Brandon Robert Custer
January 3, 1980 - April 7, 2013
Obituary
Brandon Robert Custer, age 33 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7th in Seattle, following a long battle with brain cancer. Brandon never let his tumor get in the way of living his life fully—getting married, running half marathons, traveling all over and enjoying time with friends and families for the past four years. Brandon is survived by his wife Allyson; father and mother, Jim and Debbie Custer; grandmother, Patricia Carrel; sisters, Kris Evans (Mark), Katie Bojakowski (Piotr) and Janelle Custer; and beloved nieces and nephews and extended family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to Camp Willie, a grief camp that was very dear to Brandon held at the summer camp where he and his wife met. Please send contributions to Camp Fire, 4312 Rucker Ave. Everett, WA 98203 and include a note stating that it is for a Camp Willie Campship.
My deepest condolences to Allyon and the rest of the Custer family. Brandon was one of the most genuinely great people that I’ve ever met and I am so lucky to have known him. He was always full of laughter (he had the greatest laugh ever), wittiness, friendliness and was a truly caring individual. It was always a joy to see Brandon. Though his life was way too short, it was very meaningful. He will always be an inspiration to myself and others.
I am so saddened by Brandon’s loss. I know how much he was looking forward to fatherhood. He always had a smile on his face and was a great husband to Allyson. He will be missed.
I’m so saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. I knew Brandon from the time we were both infants. Growing up in the Puryear household we always knew an evening with the Custers was a going to be full of laughs. Brandon had such a great sense of humor that he could make anyone smile. From childhood and throughout our adolescence and adulthood I’ve always known what a gem he was. Im so fortunate to have known him.
My heart goes out to Allyson & their unborn son. I hope he knows what a wonderful caring dad he had. The whole Custer family are in our thoughts and prayers during this incredibly sad time.
Brandon was such a bright light on this earth. My interactions with him were few, but powerfully memorable. He was a tremendously positive and welcoming person and I feel blessed to have had the chance to know him. My heart goes out to all of those who knew and loved him.
My love and prayers go to Ally, Brandon’s family and all of those who are saddened by the loss of such an amazing laugh. Brandon always smiled and enjoyed life, no matter the hardship or strife that was at hand. His passion for life, laughter and food will always be an inspiration to me and my memories of the fun times we all shared.
Memories, laughter, love….the treasures we keep forever.
Let those good memories play over and over in your hearts.
Bless you all, Pam and Ken Ellis
We salute Brandon and Ally for living their lives with gusto, love, sensitivity, intelligence and hope for the future. We also hold dear to our hearts Jim and Deb and the rest of the family for the model shared with us all of how to live and enjoy life in the face of serious and terminal illness of a dearly loved one. To say we admire and love you all captures just a small part of our feelings at this time.
My prayers and thoughts go out to Allyson and Brandon’s family. My memories of Brandon are of a fun and jovial guy, and I am glad that I had the opportunity to know him. My condolences for your loss.
Thinking of you, Deb, and your family. So sorry for your loss. Your stories of Brandon have been such an inspiration. May he rest in peace.
My thoughts and love are with Ally and the entire Custer family. Keep your memories and love for Brandon close at heart. He will never be forgotten.
All my love,
Melissa
To the entire Custer family, I am sending love, thoughts, and prayers. Brandon will be missed dearly. In thinking of Brandon, I thought of the “Hopi Prayer”. May it bring you comfort…
All our love,
Vicki and family
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. He will always be up there watching over you. Your son will have a guardian angel to always watch over him and keep him safe.
I have not seen Brandon since high school, but my memories of him as a kind and positive person have not dimmed. Along with all of you, I remember the magic of Brandon’s laugh and smile. I am inspired by what I have heard and read, that Brandon did not allow cancer to narrow his life. My sympathy goes out to Allyson and the whole Custer family. You are in my thoughts.
May God surround Allyson and all of Brandon’s family as you mourn his passing. I hope you are comforted by memories of Brandon and live with the hope and energy that he would want for you.
I am so sorry to hear that he is gone. All my memories of Brandon from high school are happy ones. He was always such a kind, fun-loving, good-natured, intelligent and thoughtful guy. We always had a lot of laughs with Brandon – whether we were bowling, swing dancing, running, or just hanging out, his infectious smile always brightened our days.
So sad our family lost Brandon. My thoughts are with Jim, Debbie, Kris, Katie, Nelly, Aunt Pat, Ally and all his Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Brandon always was a ray of sunshine. Such a kind loving child and an amazing man. You will always be missed and a void in our family that can never be replaced. Your son will be loved and I will share every story I have of you to him someday. From the time you threw up on me as a baby in my long pretty dress to the last time I saw you and we hungout and laughed. We all will…Love you little cousin..
Love,
Cousin Connie
Brandon and Ally were the bravest young couple I know. It was awe-inspiring watching them interact with respect and deep love for each other. Despite the grim situation they were faced with, they battled with grace, positive spirits and strength. Our deepest condolences to Ally and the Custer and Goldstein families.
Love & Light to you,
Susan & Peter Stevens
I am sorry to read of your loss. May you all find comfort during this painful time. To loose a loved one brings us great sorrow to our hearts. Please know that God cares and he promises to resurrect our dear loved ones sleeping in death John 5:28,29- those in their memorial tombs will hear the voice of his son Jesus and come out; Acts 24:15- there is going to be a resurrection of both righteous and unrighteous. They will be resurrected back to life on a paradise earth where death will be no more. Revelation 21:4- death will be no more; Isaiah 25:8-Jehovah God will swallow up death forever. Please find these scriptures comforting and draw close to God and he will draw close to you. James 4:8. For more information on the hope for those we have lost in death go to jw.org.