In Loving Memory
Steven "Brian" VoeksLebanon , OR Parents: |
My nephew had an ongoing battle with Meth addiction. Brian lost his battle four days ago, less then two weeks after turning 29 years old, he died of an overdose. He leaves behind a beautiful little boy, a wonderful woman (and mother of his child) who tried to love him enough to make him stop using drugs, loving parents, siblings, aunts and uncles, cousins, and a grandfather. We love you, Brian. Find your peace in heaven, Sweetie.
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Still thinking of your today Brian! Your never forgotten. Had a memory of you pop up on Facebook today and it brings back a flood of memories of our many (what 15 years??) of friendship back to me. I hope your living it up I heaven. I miss your funny ass and your listening ear my friend . I could always count on you when I needed a friend ❤️ Rest easy, until we meet again |
I miss you. My brother and friend. |
I was just thinking of my old buddy from 12 years ago. He was my best friend when he lived in pensacola florida. He was always laughing. I'm lucky to have known him. |
I was just online trying to find a way to contact Brian and this is what I found. We lost touch over the years. I had no idea he was gone. I'm so heart broken right now. |
brian, this weekend chris is getting married. i know you will be by his side. i miss you so much but i feel you close to me all the time. dylan is getting so big and ready to start school in sept. he misses you but finds peace knowing you are fishing every day. i found your old teddybear blanket and dylan loves to wrap up in it when i get it out. brian we are doing our best to take good care of dylan and we talk each day to him about you. i love you and i miss you, love mommy |
– From Anonymous on March 9, 2013 |
I miss you so much Brian. I wish we had gone fishing more and enjoyed more time together talking. You are loved by your family and friends and will be terribly missed. I hope to see you again and do a little more fishing after my time on Earth is done. Love, Uncle Mark |
I just realized when I sat this memorial up I put Brian's date of birth as 10-11-83, when in fact Brian's birthday was 10-13-83. My son's birthday is 10-11 and I always mix his and Brian's birthdays up. However, this little mistake I made made me laugh. I can hear Brian saying "Nice going, Aunt Amy! This is my memorial for God sake!"
I miss you, Bri. This doesn't get easier. What keeps me going is knowing you are at peace. You are the first thing on my mind when I wake-up in the morning, and the last thing on my mind when I close my eyes at night. I feel you with me all the time, and I know you there to comfort me in my darkest hour.
Your mom is trying so hard to live her life and continue going on without you, but I know how hard it is for her. Dylan is our gift from you, Brian. None of us are going to ever let him forget you, especially your mom.
You rest, Honey. We will see you again. Continue to watch over us. I love you.
Always,
Aunt Amy
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My Dear Baby, I never thought I would outlive one of my boys. I am so glad we had the way over due talk we had just days before you left us. Boaby, you knew how much your family loved you. Celia loved you as much as a woman could love a man. and we will forever let Dylan know how much you loved him. we will not let him forget you are the one who was with him when he caught his first fish and the one who gave him his love of fishing. and your family will make sure he fishes in the special place you loved so much.I know where you found peace here on earth. and I know you will find peace where you are. I was glad you found comfort knowing Andy and I would always look after Celia and Dylan. Honey all you have to do now is float on your cloud and fish forever. You are in my prayers and always in my heart.
Love M |
My Dear Baby, I never thought I would outlive one of my boys. You were so special to me and always were. I am so glad we had a long over due talk just days before you passed away. I was glad you found comfort knowing Andy and I would always look after Celia and Dylan. Your family will always remind Dylan it was his Daddy who was with him when he caught his first fish. We will remind him how much his daddy loved him. |
– From Anonymous on December 3, 2012 |
– From Anonymous on December 3, 2012 |
My heart goes out to Brian and his family. im deeply sadden. Brian I wish we could have keeped in contact more, This is so hard to belive. just a few days ago i was talkin about you and all the crazy,hilarius stuff you used to do. You will always be like a big brother to me. may God bless you and your family |
Brian , I will never forget you !!!! I took Brian with me to a Christmas party and there was a tree with all the girls at the party's panties , Brian the funny ass guy he was went in to the bath room and took off his old man looking Hanes with lol a brown stain on them and tossed them on the top of the tree. Me and the guys and pretty much everyone at the party fell to the floor laughing. I could tell stories about this guy for a week. The sad thing is out of the blue he called me on his birthday at 3 am crying . I hadn't talked to him in years, i got the feeling things were going pretty bad for him. But had I of known this bad I would have drove to where ever he was and been the friend he was to me growing up. I saved my self from drugs July 5th 2011 I'm makeing it my life's goal to save as many as I can ..... Brian. Man I love you me and jimmy are planning something in favor of you my emails dwillich@live.com if anyone wants to join us |
My heart is broken. I loved him as my own child and always will, but I know that what I'm feeling can't possibly come close to what Lorrie is going through right now. My grief will be for her, as well as for Brian. May God comfort her and soothe her pain over such a horrible loss. |
Voeks, I loved you as my own brother. Its so hard to know that you are really gone and not coming back. You had more than 9 lives and everyday I feel like your gonna show up at my door and tell me this was just a bad dream... I hope that really happens. Not a day goes by that without tears. Tears of the reality. Tears of all the memories you brought to my family and I. Tears hoping you are in a better place and are happier than you were here.
Tears that your son will no longer have a daddy... I love you. I will see you 11/18/2012. Until then RIP - Your Sis |
I love and miss you so very much. I will forever remember that sweet little boy that you were. That smile, the way you could make people laugh, the way you could talk to anyone. We needed you here, but I guess heaven needed you more.
Love, Aunt Amy |
You were a great friend for over 15 years, you were funny, caring, and loyal. I loved gossiping with you :-) It is hard to believe you are gone, I hope you have finally found peace, you will be missed. |
Brian,
I feel horrible that we lost touch. I know your in a better place now and I will never forget your infectious smile. You always made me laugh and had a big heart. May you rest in peace! |