Brandon Paul Leffert
May 4, 1986 ~ February 11, 2013
Brandon Paul Leffert, 26, of Central City passed at home on Monday, February 11, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 1-3 p.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. His family invites anyone who knew Brandon to share this time with them. Memory cards will be available in the hopes that you will share a special memory you may have of Brandon that will comfort the family. He will be remembered always as a kind young man who was thoughtful of others and an inspiration to his family throughout his courageous battle. The family requests no flowers. Memorial donations can be made to the Brandon's memorial fund with Stewart Baxter. Survivors include his mother, Roxanne Leffert; step-father, Greg Lane of Central City; grandparents, Jerry and Cheryl Nelson of Iowa City, Sharon Leffert of Lincoln, Nebraska, Wayne Nelson of Des Moines, and Mary Lane of Cedar Rapids; great grandmother, LaVerne Stephenson of Coralville; great aunt, Judy (Jerry) Kuhnle of Jefferson, WI; aunts and uncles, Kris (Bryce Ruroden) Nelson of Ely, Jay (Leona) Nelson of Des Moines, Michelle (Matt) Fair of Durham, North Carolina, Anthony (Melinda) Leffert of Golden, Colorado, Steve Leffert of Lincoln, Nebraska, Kathy (Ed) Dennis of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tim (Linda) Lane of Cedar Rapids, Lori Lane of New Hampton, Iowa, and Lisa Lane of Cedar Rapids; and many cousins and friends. Brandon was born May 4, 1986, in Bakersfield, California, the son of Michael and Roxanne (Nelson) Leffert. He graduated from Marion High School in 2005, and then attended Kirkwood Community College. Most recently, he was proud to work for Heinz Quality Chef Foods in Cedar Rapids and was also working on his private pilot's license. Brandon will be remembered as a very kind person who was thoughtful of others and was an inspiration to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Leffert; grandmother, Marj Nelson; and grandfathers, Lynn Leffert and Bob Lane.
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Brandon, it was a pleasure to know, even if it as for a short time. I always felt that you were a very nice and polite gentleman.
Im always gonna miss you man, you were my brother…I honestly cant find one memory of you to talk about because they were all great…rest in peace brother.
We all grieve with the loss of Brandon: – Son, Grandson, Nephew Cousin, and friend. When we remember stories of Brandon our tears will come often and sometimes when we least expect. With God’s help to wipe away our tears, we will remember the gifts he gave to us, the memories of his strength, his generosity, his courage and his love. We were blessed to have you as part of our family. We love you…
Rest in peace Brandon. Until we meet again – Tim, Linda, Amanda, Andrea and Austy.
Roxi and Family,
I am so sorry for your lost. I can just remember when we were kids, he was so full of life and so much fun. He was always creative and made all of us cousins laugh. Again I am sorry for you loss, and Brandon will be truly missed.
Dear Roxanne and Greg; I am so sorry to hear of Brandon’s illness and death. I remember him as a little boy who came to work with you. Our prayers and deep sympathy are with you.
I remember many conversations with Brandon during our time together in middle school, high school, then again in collage. He was a very kind person, thoughtful of others and will be remembered always
Roxi, I just want you all to know you are in my prayers and thoughts and I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of need.
Debbie
I am so sad to hear the news of Brandon’s passing. I remember him as a kind, friendly, quiet young man who was an asset to have in the halls and classrooms of our school. He had a high level of confidence and inner strength. He knew what he wanted and had his sights set on achievable goals. May he find peace.
Roxanne & Greg, We’re sorry to hear about Brandon. Chad & I are remembering what a joy he was when he & Carl were in cub scouts together.
Brandon
In our hearts forever our dear grandson
Grandpa and Grandma Nelson
My deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. I am a friend of Kris Nelsons and Bryce and she could not stop talking about her special nephew. RIP Brandon and look down at your family. Hugs to all of you.
My prayers and thoughts.
Michelle hosch
My thoughts and prayers are with Roxanne and the rest of my family. He will be greatly missed by many.
From our family to yours we want to wish our sympathy for your Loss.
Brandon Its such a emty feeling with you here in my house and my life. I still catch myself wanting to call you or thinking you will be home when i get there. Im honerd that you chose to spend the last days of your life with me and roxanne here at the house and im glad i was sitting there on your bed when you took your last breath. I whispered in your ear that it was ok to go and you would not be in any more pain. I hope our paths cross again Love you Greg Lane step dad