Erick Benjamin Bryan
June 5, 1987 - March 18, 2006
Obituary
Erick Benjamin Bryan was born June 5, 1987 and left to be with the Creator March 18, 2006 in Tacoma, WA. Erick is survived by his mother Annette Bryan and mom two Nancy Haack; his sister, Jennifer Bryan; father, Erick L. Bryan; grandmother, Sharron Les Nelson and his grandfather, Jack Burton. He also leaves behind his aunts, Denise Reed, Danelle Edward Reed-Inderbitzin, Denise DeLaCruz and Naomi Rockwell; uncles Les Nelson, Derick Bryan and Dustin Burton; nephew Devon Bryan and many cousins and extended family. Erick played football, wrestled and graduated from Stadium High School. He also attended Tacoma School of the Arts where he enjoyed playing bass guitar, writing music and drawing. Erick was a proud member of the Puyallup Tribe. He was a puller with the Tribal Canoe Family that taught him the traditional ways of the water, respect for our elders and the teaching of our ancestors. Erick’s spirit was released on March 21, 2006 at Dash Point State Park, one of his favorite places. We know that Erick left this world to join another with his loved ones who have preceded him in death. He is at peace and we have asked that the Creator welcome and embrace him for us. Viewing will take place Friday, March 24, 2006 from 12:00 N-7:00 PM at BONNEY-WATSON Federal Way, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd., Federal Way, WA. 253 839-7317. Funeral services will take place at the Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4301 Browns Point Blvd. NE, Tacoma, WA 98422 253 927-3301 on Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 12:00 N.
I can’t believe your gone… I never ever expected this to happen. I am so sad that we never got to see what really would have come between us. Lose’n you has caused a pain I have never felt before. I would give anything to have you back. I remember the last time I saw you… I was dropping you off at you sisters and you were like get out so I can give you a hug! I am sorry I had lipgloss on and that you couldn’t kiss kiss me. I wish I would have known you were hurting so I could have tried to help you. At first I was so angry because your gone… but I realized you do it because you felt you had to… and that you are not hurting anymore. There was so much I wanted to tell you still… I wanted you to know how much I really did love and care about you… I am sure you knew that… But I never said it enough. I am so sorry I never said it enough! Since you have left us things have been just a huge blurr. You leave’n my life has changed me so much. I so wish you were here with me I feel so lost, hurt, and lonely here without you. I keep on thinking that I will see you tomorrow and everything will be fine. No one ever told me that when you lose someone it is very hard for you to even grasp the fact that they are gone. Seems like everywhere I go something reminds me of something we did. I will miss you SOOOOOO much and I am so sorry you were hurting. I wish you would have talked to me… Told me how you felt and what was going on.
My heart is broken for his mother Nettie and her family. I wish he could of stayed with us longer. Much Love to All
Rest in Peace erick! Best wishes to the family, i didn’t know him well, But I am gladly to be here if you guys need anything!
My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
I was shocked and extremely saddened to hear of Erick’s passing. Even though I had only met him a few times, he was a genuine, wonderful person who anyone would feel lucky to know. My sincerest sympathies go out to the entire family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all.
Erick was like a brother, and will miss him very much. I didn’t get to see him a much as I would have liked to. I’m still thinking I can go to his place and say “hi” with jenny and ours babies.
My heart goes out to Nettie, Jennifer and family. I remember Erick as a small child so well and have enjoyed seeing the man he had begun to be. I remember so well the time that Annette was at the house and Erick had climbed on top of the fridge. It seemed like he was always into something, then finally he grew up over night. Guitar became is pastime. It saddens me to realize he is gone but I hope he has found the peace that he couldn’t here on earth. I pray that Annette, Jennifer and the family can find the peace and guidance that will help them through this difficult time. My prayers are with you all.
I am deeply sorry to hear the loss of your beloved one. My heart goes out to the family
and know god is watching over you all as well as Erick.
Sharron and Family~
I am so sorry for your unfortunate loss. He sounds like an incredible person. I wish you strength and healing through this tough time. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Eric: Hoyt to our nephew! We will miss you! Your bright smile, your kind words, the love for your family, and your generous ways! Your smile always represented those things to us. You were a kind, and giving young man. Our prayers are with you. We will hold your memory close to our hearts, and in our prayers. God Bless You! Hoyt!
Annette & Family: Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you, and your family. Thank you for sharing this wonderful young mans life with us, we are grateful to have been able to witness the wonderful things he provided to this world! We love you, and you are all in our prayers, Love, Lauren, Jeff, Lydia, RJ, Amenda, Teeias & Joseph.
I will always remember your wonderful smile.Your Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Lyman
Northeast Tacoma Elementary
I knew Eric from the Tacoma School of the Arts. He was a kind and thoughtful human being. Rest in peace, Erick. I hope that all who loved him find peace within their grief.
I did not know you very well, but I know you are with the Lord,and in that I take comfort.
Even tho you are not here physically, your spirit is still with us and will always be.
Annette & All The Family
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Erick was so very young, and a handsome and talented guy who had so much going for him.
Honey, my heart goes out to you, and to everyone in your family, and also to all of Erick’s friends who I know will also deeply miss him.
Annette, You’re In My Thoughts & Preyers, Today & Everyday and I Love You.
Love & Preyers
Edith
Valerie’s Mom
This is grandma Sharron wanting to express my sadness and heartfelt sympathy for you, Nettie, to lose your only son. He was my little baby grandson and I loved him so much. He was always so nice and respectful to his grandma and everyone, really. He lived a big life in his short years. The year he went to Taholah on the canoe journey, he had many hardships and trials for a young boy of 15. But he was always proud to be a part of that canoe with his uncle Les and cousin Timmy. Like they said today, he left on the journey a little boy and went home a man. He loved the canoe and all it represented of our cultural. He always made me proud, especially when he graduated from high school. He will be missed more than he’ll ever know. All my love, Your Mom and Grandma, too, Sharron
So today was the day.. the last time I saw you. You are/were such a handsom guy… for some reason when a guy even looks at me I get angry! I ain’t too sure why. After the dinner today I was like OMG is he really gone forever… am I just suppose to go on with my life w/o you in it? I can’t even imagine what it will be like.. you were a part of my everyday life. I will so miss your smile… and watching you wake up… and watching you clean. You looked so cute when you were cleaning. My fav. thing we did together was… that one time when we 1st got together and we thought I was heading back to yakima the next morning so we went and got food then went and saw a movie, then we went to the water front and sat there for hours u holdin me just talking. I think that was the night we both realized we liked each other a lot. hahaha, I made you listen to the postal service song over and over and over… it was your bad for taking me all over the place just to get it. Anywho after that you were dropping me off at the motel where we were stayig, my parents and I and they weren’t up yet so you sat in the parking lot with me for like 2-3 hours in your car just talking… ^.^ THEN when my parents woke up… you left then we found out that I wasn’t leave’n until the next day… so you went home showered changed and came and picked me up again… and we spent the day together again… I can’t express how much I will miss you!!! I <3 you.... and always will!!!
MY PRAYERS R WITH THOSE THAT WERE CLOSET TOO ERICK,IT IS HARD TOO BELIEVE HE WON’T BE AROUND THIS PLACE WE CALL MOTHER EARTH.HE WILL BE MISSED! R.I.P
We will all miss you very much Erick. We know your in a better place looking over everyone taking care of them. With all the love to his family. We will miss you.
Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. I was beyond surprised at the news. I remember Erick as such a sweet little boy, I am sorry I did not get to see the man he was becoming. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family during this incredibly difficult time. Much love to all from Colorado.
Annette and Nancy
I am so sorry for what has happened… I swear if I had any idea what was going to happen I would have done anything to help prevent it. I still can’t believe he is gone… I really did love and care about Erick. He ment a lot to me. I was looking forward to see what would become of me and him. Even though some crazy things happened I knew when I was with him that he liked have’n me near. He was just as good for me as I was to him. I do know that he really did love and care about you guys… so that is why I am so baffeled on this. He was the sweetest guy I have ever met… he was the only guy I have ever met to be so loving and caring to my feelings. When ever I was sad, hurt, or upset he would always try and cheer me up. I remember ever time he called you Annette he would always want to make plans to hang out… I don’t know many guys that are all for hanging with there mom. I want to thank you guys for being there for me… this is extremly hard for me to even grasp! Thank you for opening up your homes and hearts and letting me just be able to share my memorys and be around to hear you share yours of him. I really don’t want to lose contact with you guys… you seem like truly amazing people. It would be cool to get together atleast once a month… maybe watch ‘The L Word’ I love that show! I just wanted to drop in and say thanks… and I am so sorry… if only we knew… I am sorry I can’t remember exactly all we talked about the last time I talked to him… it is hard to even remember anything. It is so weird how this has shattered and broke me… I am pretty sure I will be fine… after some time. This is my 1st person I have ever lost… and he was someone I wish I would never have had to lose. He was an amazing person and CUTE as HELL! I am going to miss just watching him… :’ –
When all this 1st happened I just wanted to be near you guys… you remind me of him so much. It seems there is so much of him in you guys. The love and care he had you guys have… being around you guys reminds me of him soooooo much. I am sorry for the lose of your only son… he was loved dearly and I swear he will never be forgotten… Def. not by me! See you this weekend!
My deepest sympathy to Erick’s family. I was shocked when I heard what had happened. I have known Erick since we were just kids, him, myself, Jenny, and my brother who was Ericks age used to hang out together at school and we were all really good friends. I never thought I would be so affected or as affected as I have become by his loss. I knew that it would hurt to lose such a great friend, but I could never have never concieved the hurt that I feel now. I just want you to know that you are all in my prayers, and Jenny, if you ever need anything just call me, the same goes for your Uncle Les as well.
Erick will be greatly missed, he was a kind person with a kind soul.
Courtney
Has it really been 2 weeks?
I knew Erick from going to school with him at Tacoma School of the Arts he was a great friend. He was always thoughtful and caring toward others. We had some great times together, playing guitar with a group of friends after school at our friend Jim’s house, I miss those times and its sad that they will never happen again. I am so sorry for his families loss, they are in my heart!
Love,Sarah
How are you guys doing? Well I hope.. Have not hurd from you since you guys left… I am pretty sure your back. I haven’t called or anything I figured if you wanted to talk you would call me. I would still love any extras or copys of pictures of him! Anywho my number is still the same… call anytime.
…running …
Still running, how are you suppose to deal with everyday stress and still deal with the death? Seems like for the last 6 months I have been running from the fact that he is really gone… I mean I let myself actually hurt and cry sometimes… but most of the time I will do anything just to get my mind off it and not to think about it. I have become a full time college student… which I have been wanting and planning for as long as I could remember. I wanted to do it just to keep it off my mind… like maybe if I just stay busy it won’t really get to me. But its like i have been running and running… I just keep on hitting a dead end. When I actually let myself hurt… I feel like the pain alone will kill me… and if it don’t which I am sure it won’t at times I wish it would! It seems like too much pain ONE person should even have to live with. I take him with me everyday… well his picture to school. I like to think he is around and see’s me && but at time same time… It AIN’t enough!! It really ain’t… I have been basically not dealing with it… but how to start and where? Is it possible to deal and still go through out your day to day life?
Here we are again. Not having a lot of witt this time. Really feeling worn out. This time a bit late, but better late then never is a very true statement. It’s been crazy lately for us here in the living world. We are all trying to hold it together. Sure miss u. Got a couple of real nice nephews….
XOXO,
Momtwotoo
Another birthday without you!! No cake, no making your favorite dinner, no smiles, no hugs, nothing, nothing, and nothing…. It’s hard to deal with nothing…. Miss u, tell creator hello and keep on looking out for us. See you at the water sometime….
Love,
Momtwotoo
Happy Birthday!! I think of you everyday it seems. At a loss for words. Stuck between a rock and a hard place. What a day…. What a day…. What we have left, what we have left…. Watch us, protect us, hold us from where you are now….
XOXOXOOOO,
Momtwotoo
Here I sit. Truly starting to feel that you are not coming back. This is a hard week for me. Miss U. Questions and wishes are what I have in place of you….
We all miss u.
You should see Devon, you’d be a proud uncle.
Give Creator a hug for me and please help him protect and care for our spirits and souls….
Love u!!!
Momtwotoo
Happy birthday cousin it’s been a long minute not a day go by that I don’t think about you cousin you forever and always in my heart cousin. Where we come from is a place of beauty and you’ve been in that beauty. That there spirit world them hunting grounds save some fish for me cousin aye haha but we do miss you. At times I wonder what could’ve been with life where would we be at this point I’d never imagined id be here sittin still living in the past of what ifs but what if is only fuel the fire for the light of life that never dies. I didn’t have to sign this guest book because you would hear my words regardless but I love you cousin wish you the best in them there hunting grounds. HOY’ !!
Wow. I miss you so much erick you have no idea. Thank you to everyone who has been by our families side over the past 9 years. I haven’t written on here and I dont know why but erick I just want to tell you how much I love you so deeply. And I forgive you. You’re not in pain anymore and knowing that fills my heart with so much love. You have 3 beautiful nephews. Devons 9 now. Justin is 5 almost 6 and baby Jaxen turned one in october. You would just love them. I’ve gone thru some very hard times after you passed. I guess I missed you so much that being with you was what I wanted the most I have almost 3 months clean and I’ve never been happier. The past 9 years have not been easy but I know you were with me at my hardest times. I love you so much and not a day goes by I don’t think about you. You should see my back tat I got for you =) it’s a huge pic of your bass and a guitar and the matallica star. I love you baby bro ham. I’ll see you some day. Not today but one day I’ll get to hold you again. Hoyt
Wow time flies but not the fact that you are not here that fact has flown nowhere. I think about what a good uncle you would have been in this world. We appreciate you looking down and keeping an eye on us. Keep flying over us with your wings spread. We will keep working hard to raise the best nephews possible and make you proud. I wondered what it would be like to say 10 years ago….now I say it and the pain and absence of you is still as powerful as the first day you left. We go on changed in the nothing of you.
Say hello to creator and give him a hug from us!!
Love and miss you…..Momtwotoo and family