| Graduation Year | Class of 2003 |
| Date of Passing | Jul 07, 2010 |
| About | http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=144051046 Jeff Barton Brandt, 45, died Wednesday, July 8, 2010, in Grapevine. Funeral: Jeff will be cremated and his ashes strewn over the ocean he loved. A private family service will be held. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Jeff's name to the Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, P.O. Box 1682 Grand Lake, Colo. 80447 or to a charity of your choice. Jeff was born in Grand Island, Neb., Nov. 8, 1964, to Susan Sidell and Roger Brandt and in his very early life developed an affinity for the ocean and sailing. He graduated from Grapevine High School in 1983 and received his degree from Texas Christian University in 1988 after which time he worked in the pharmaceutical industry. Subsequent to that he moved to Onancock, Va., where he worked in the restaurant business and owned a home maintenance company. It was during this time living on the shores of Chesapeake Bay that his love of the ocean grew and sailing became his passion. He returned to Colleyville in 2004 and was employed by Wal-Mart until his death. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, devoted friend and rescuer of animals in need. Jeff was my best friend since our freshman year at GHS..He was the best man in my wedding..Everyone that knew him, loved him..Iwill miss him greatly... |
