John A. Bramley This Guest Book has been kept online until 9/16/2010 by The Denver Post http://www.legacy.com/gb2/default.aspx?bookID=7688124350557&page=9&sort=1 September 16, 2009 John you were a fun and funny man. You were not only my co-worker but a friend. We will miss you. ~ Jan & Vern Lutgen, Tucson, Arizona September 16, 2009 Karen I am so sorry. I didn't know him that well but he was a nice, funny guy, and liked to eat as much as me! I will try to see you Thursday, we are re-arranging clinic. Let me know if you need anything. ~ Phil September 16, 2009 John went to school with our son Randy,& daughter Ginger. When ever we met John he always made us feel so special. He always would tell us about his girls and what they were doing. We will miss our visits with him. ~ Clarence, Carrolee Hatch, Denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 John was my cousin. He liked to spend time with my parents and he always made himself available for family gatherings and events. He will be missed. ~ Andrew Wimbs, Denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 There's that old cliche about how it's better to die doing something you love, but this is just so shocking. I spent a lot of time on the Ad Building porch at the YMCA of the Rockies with John and hadn't seen him for 30 years. My deepest condolences to Julie and Hardy and the rest of the family. ~ Sybil Barnes, Estes Park, Colorado September 16, 2009 Coach Bramley was one of the best reasons I look back at my high school cross country career with such fondness. He was a very kind man, who wanted nothing more than to see his athletes succeed, but more important share in the joy he got out of his sport. And underneath his gentle countenance, was a warrior. I was there when he set the record on the Mount Evans ascent with, I might add, a grin from ear to ear. I am sure he was a great employee at Frontier. I am sure he was a great father to his children. I am happy and proud to know such a loving and positive man, but deeply sad to know he has gone away. My most sincere condolences to his family. ~ Tedd Hamaker, Springfield, Missouri September 16, 2009 John and I worked together at Frontier airlines. We were in the same flight attendant gradution class. Every memory I have of him makes me smile. He made everyone laugh! His positive and upbeat attitude always lit up a room and put smiles on our faces. John always talked about his family and how much he loved them. You will be missed by so many. Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. I will cherish them forever. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. ~ Tonja Vorhauer, Aurora, Colorado September 16, 2009 The Trammel family expresses their profound sadness at the passing of their dear friend John. His warmth and generosity will be missed, and of course, his wonderful sense of humor. Karen, Stephanie, Stacey, and Rebecca, our thoughts and prayers are with you. ~ Cathy, Steve, Lindsay & Read September 16, 2009 Dear John... and Family. You will be missed by so many. I have many great memories of our trips we flew together. Especially LAX with Greg H. You had the ability to make us laugh. You unique humor will always be remembered. I will miss you. Kathie Weis Frontier F/A ~ Kathryn Weis, Las Vegas, Nevada September 16, 2009 My wife and I were great friends of John back in college. I used to say he was so positive and chirpy that he could have just crawled out of a box of Crackerjacks. I'll never forget he was the steward on our honeymoon flight (a surprise). He upgraded us to first class. What a nice guy! ~ Jon Pray, Milwaukee, Wisconsin September 16, 2009 I am deeply saddened to learn about John's passing. I knew him over 30 years ago while he was living and training in Snowmass Village and then later after moving back to Denver. He was such a personable person and always made you feel special. My deepest condolences to the family. ~ Tom Houston, Boise, Idaho September 16, 2009 With heavy heart we express our condolences to the Bramley family. We grew up with John and Hardy-- from Pitts grade school to TJ High-- John was always a ray of sunlight on the darkest of days, and a beloved alumni of the old neighborhood. We are proud to have known him. Words cannot express the sorrow. He will be greatly missed. ~ John & David Frisk, Denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 I am terribly saddened to learn of John's death. I have wonderful memories of him from high school and earlier. In the 1970s, John stayed with me in Boston and we both ran the Boston Marathon. I will always be in awe of his running accomplishments, especially Mt. Evans. He was a kind, warm person who left the world a better place. ~ David Miller, Denver September 16, 2009 How can I express in words how sorry I am to hear about John's death. Such a great, caring, fun, and happy-go-lucky man who helped me so many times at Lewis Ames with fitness testing,the health fair, and field day. Karen, Stephanie,Stacy,and Becca my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Try to be strong for each other and know that John will always be in your hearts, giving you love,support,and guidance as you continue through life. ~ Nancy Risoli September 16, 2009 My prayers are with you all. John was a wonderful man of class. He had a good heart. I am grateful for his influence in my life. ~ Lauretta Lundquist, Westminster, Colorado September 16, 2009 John was such a kind and gentle He was such a positive influence on all of us at Ames. I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Carol Crane, Littleton, Colorado September 16, 2009 I worked with John at Frontier Airlines. He was always so friendly to everyone he came in contact with. Always a great attitude and a wonderful smile. You will truly be missed!! ~ Melinda Kilpatrick September 16, 2009 Dear Karen and girls, What a shock to hear the sad news. John was a light in this serious world and we will never forget him. Cathy T. pointed out that when you ran into him (usually running on Dry Creek) you would walk away smiling or laughing. He was that kind of guy. Always positive, always smiling, always joking. We are honored to have known him. Our sincere condolences to you all. Judy and Denis Kelly. ~ Judy Kelly, Centennial, Colorado September 16, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. We went to high school together at TJ, and I have to say, he was so genuine and sweet, the kind of person who could brighten your day just by being himself. My sympathies to his friends and family. ~ Peggy Boggess, San Diego, California September 16, 2009 John was a coach of mine in the 70 s and later a training partner as he attempted to run in the olympic games He was a great person,maybe the greatest personailty in our sport. He inspired a generation of Colorado distance runners with a humbleness and understatedness that personified a real and true champion. The real Rocky Balboa, the man who beat incredible odds and inspired other to be better in the ways that truly matter. He was a great coach, mentor and friend. I will always remember him and be greatful for the impact he had upon my life. ~ John Budd, denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 John was such a kind, smiling and fun loving guy! It was a pleasure to work with him at Frontier Airlines. My kindest thoughts are with his family. ~ Pat Sladey, New Mexico September 16, 2009 A very caring and loving man. I will always remember how he joined in at the half way mark and ran alongside Stephanie during her first marathon. ~ Mei Ka Fong, New York September 16, 2009 Karen, Stephanie, Stacey and Becca, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult and tragic time. John was a very special person with a gift for making others feel special. We are all saddened at his passing but feel sure he is in a much better place. God bless you all. ~ Brian, Darlene and Mikaela Long, Denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 I knew John when I worked at the YMCA Estes Park Center. Both of our families had cabins in the area and we enjoyed running together. I will miss his quiet gentle spirit. ~ Lorraine Green Lafayette, CO September 16, 2009 I'm so very sad to hear the news about John. John was (I'm pretty certain) my Mother's favorite student at CSU. She was one of his biggest fans and cheered him on throughout life as she kept up with his running, family, children and career. Many an hour was spent socializing, laughing and enjoying life when John would come to visit us in Ft. Collins. With love and prayers to Karen and the girls from the Hickman family. ~ Ada Hickman Kirven, Sheridan, Wyoming September 16, 2009 IT WAS A PLEASURE MEETING JOHN BRAMLEY. HE WAS SUCH A CARING AND SINCERE INDIVIDUAL. NO MATTER HOW MAD I WAS, WHEN JOHN WAS WORKING FRONTIER HE WOULD ALWAYS MAKE ME LAUGH. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE.. YOU ARE GOING TOO BE REALLY MISSED. MY PRAYER'S ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.....RIP MY FRIEND ~ ISABEL RIVERA, BROOKLYN, New York September 16, 2009 I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR THAT JOHN PASSED AWAY. I MET JOHN WHILE I WAS WORKING FRONTIER. JOHN WAS A VERY LOVING AND CARING PERSON. HE WOULD BRIGHTEN THE WORSE DAY WITH HIS LAUGHTER AND JOKES. I AM REALLY GONNA MISS YOU.. RIP MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY.... WE LOST A GREAT MAN... ~ ISABEL RIVERA, BROOKLYN, New York September 16, 2009 I am so sorry to hear about John's death. I have such fond memories of John and Hardy as part of our neighborhood group of friends. John always was positive and upbeat and a joy to be around. The last time I saw him was in February when he came to my mother's funeral. He told me what a special mom I had and how fond he was of her. I know she felt that way about him also. He had a way of making everyone feel very important and I know he blessed many, many lives. John will really be missed and always remembered. ~ Carol Torpey Hilmes, Castle Rock, Colorado September 16, 2009 I had the pleasure of having John as a friend 30 years ago. We lost touch but he was a super nice human being. ~ Daniel Hackney, Los Angeles, CA September 16, 2009 Dear Sweet John, Another star is added to the sky. I don't think you knew how much of a positive impact you made on people. From your family and friends to co-workers and random strangers... just a simple hello and smile followed by your pleasant words could always turn a frown up side down. Thank you for all the wonderful entertaining memories I have of you. Thoughts and prayers are to your family during this difficult time. ~ Michelle and Allan Knudsen, Commerce City, Colorado September 16, 2009 Dear John, You were such a kind hearted man and such a good friend. You had the rare ability to always make us laugh. I will cherish the many fond and funny memories I have of you. I feel blessed to have known you and will take comfort in knowing you are at peace and in a better place. My prayers are with your daughters who you spoke of so often and loved so much. ~ Patty Boeff, Arvada, Colorado September 16, 2009 We will never forget his signature smile and great humor. He sure loved his jogging. In a middle of a blizzard on a forced lay-over in Chicago he insisted on going out to the elements and do his thing.. running of course. You were one of a kind John we'll miss you. Yossi and Tom ~ Yossi Bersano, Denver, Colorado September 16, 2009 The Drake-Lavelle Family extends our sincere sympathy to Stacey and her family on the death of Mr. Bramley. We know he was amazing because we know Stacey to be an incredible young woman. We are sad not to be there tomorrow. ~ Cathy Drake, Albuquerque, New Mexico September 16, 2009 JOHN ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH...A WARM. FUNNY,CARING MAN....I WILL MISS YOU ..JOHN. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY......... ~ CINDA THIEME, SAN DIEGO, California September 17, 2009 Please accept my sincere sympathy. Rest in peace John ~ Mary Foster, Denver, Colorado September 17, 2009 Dear Bramley Family, I didn't know John very well, but remember how carefully he took my daughter after her snowboarding accident to Children's hospital. Stephanie and Morgan had been snowboarding and he was so kind and careful with her and so helpful. Morgan has told me that he was an amazing and really nice guy, how he always gave her a big hug when she came over to visit. We are so very sorry to hear of you great loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. ~ Melissa & Morgan Owens, Centennial, Colorado September 17, 2009 Pease except my deepest condolences Bramley family. I am so sorry for your loss and please know that our hearts and prayers are with you all. Becca, I am thinking about you and praying for you. Sincerely, Mrs Saurber (Ames) ~ Therese Saurber, Centennial September 17, 2009 John was one of those people who touched your life and you were never the same again. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Lisa Sullivan, Arvada, Colorado September 17, 2009 John Bramley was a kind and gentle man. Our family met John as a student teacher/coach at Smoky Hill High School. He was immediately a friend. An incredible runner.... I was privileged to be on Mt Evans when he set the record. He continued to stay in touch with phone calls when he was in Kansas City.... sharing stories of our growing families, our aging bodies, our many blessings. I will miss those calls. I send my sympathy to the family. ~ Nancy Hamaker, Kansas City, Missouri September 17, 2009 Dear Karen,Stephanie,Stacey and Rebecca, we were so saddened to hear about your loss. We may not see each other often but we think of you all frequently and remember all the fun we had watching you all grow up. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, The Arellano's. Roger, Maria, Alysha, Rose, Isabella & Alex. ~ Maria Arellano, Erie, Colorado September 17, 2009 To John's Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. John was so kind, caring and thoughtful. I know John from working in the Pass Bureau at Frontier Airlines. Each time John came in, he always had tons of papers, tickets from other airlines and that funny sweet smile of his. He'd sit down in the lobby at a table, spread all his papers, notes, and occasionally pop his head in the window to just shoot the breeze or ask a question. He'd be there for hours sometimes :) Without a doubt, he cared for his 3 girls so very much, always speaking of them so lovingly. But he also asked each one of us there how we were and how our family members were doing. After attending his touching funeral today, I feel even more priviledged to have known him - there wasn't an empty seat in the church, just another testament to what a good person he was. John...you're free now.. to climb and run any peak you desire. God bless his entire family...comfort them and hold them in your loving arms. ~ Luanne Nilsson, Denver, Colorado September 18, 2009 All John's many friends at the old Frontier Airlines are saddened by his passing. Our condolences to his family. ~ Jake Lamkins, Fayetteville, Arkansas September 18, 2009 John you are a bright light that will continue to shine through your spirit. We have known each other through our shared airline careers, time spent at the Bramley Family Cabin, milestone celebrations and our love of nature. I wish peace and comfort to your family and extended family of friends. Love, Kimberly ~ Kimberly Christianson, Aurora, Colorado September 18, 2009 I met John in Mountaineering Club at Thomas Jefferson H.S. We later reconnected at Frontier Airlines, both of us flight attendants. There is a constant theme that runs in this memoriam. You embodied the best of human qualities; Kindness & Empathy. Your legacy lives on in the lives you touched and the world IS a better place because you were here. Thank you, John. Peace on, Cindy Hady September 18, 2009 I will always remember John being late for dinner, needing a shower, wanting to take food home from my house, changing the time of any scheduled event, needing to borrow clothes from Hardy, spending hours in the only bathroom at the cabin, and I can go on and on, but I will also remember that he never missed any of our birthdays, always had a compliment for all of us, loved his brother so much and his girls, loved his job, had a loud and silly laugh that was infectious and a truly kind heart...rest in peace John... Kristie Bramley September 18, 2009 Karen I am so sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. You have many friends who love and care for you and are holding you close in their hearts now. Please take care~ The Anderson Family ~ Des & Mike Anderson, Dalhart, Texas September 18, 2009 John had a gift of making everyone who knew him feel special. I have many great memories from high school of all the camping trips and outings we shared in Mountaineering Club. This was the quote John chose for his Senior yearbook picture 37 years ago. What an appropriate tribute it is to him today. "If a person works hard throughout their life to achieve that ultimate goal; then he can be called a champion". ~ Kathy Smith, Kansas City, Missouri September 19, 2009 John was incredibly kind, warm, fun-loving and friendly. Him and his family were so welcoming and hospitable as I spent a week visiting Steph at their home in Colorado three years ago. I am so grateful for my friendship with Steph, and I see how wonderfully he passed on those qualities and more to his daughter. He was a great father. ~ Gina Gregorian September 21, 2009 Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. ~ Astrid Gyger September 23, 2009 I knew John only briefly during college among a group of crazy Colorado students selling books back East during the summer. He impressed me as a genuinely nice person who helped make Sundays fun when we'd all get together. I can tell, reading these guest book entries, that was not just a first impression, but a way of life for John. My sincere condolences to his family. ~ Jeff Eisele, Durango, Colorado September 24, 2009 I didn't know John but he was on my mind as I ascended Long's Peak. I was one of only a few who witnessed John's body being lifted and flown from the snowfield on 9/11. I believe John's spirit was with me and 3 other friends while we climbed. We jointly said a prayer for God's grace on him and his family. Godspeed. ~ Lou Blanchard, Portland, Oregon September 29, 2009 Though our paths only converged a few times after TJ and CSU, I always enjoyed my (too infrequent) encounters with John. A truly nice person, those of us who have known John have been blessed, and his loss is felt. I offer my prayers and condolences to all of John's family and other friends for our collective loss. ~ David Beck, Littleton, Colorado October 01, 2009 Oh what a loss! I so enjoyed working with John at Frontier. On our last flight together my husband got sick and I had to leave the trip - John was so very concerned about my well being - because that was the kind of guy he was. I will miss you John! ~ Deb Giese, Aurora, Colorado October 17, 2009 I will forever miss John's laugh and his warm spirit! Everytime I flew with him...I knew I would laugh the entire time. I loved his sense of homor and his ability to never take anything too seriously. He always was having a good time and I will forever miss him. We love and miss you so much John! ~ Dani Sydorenko-Chicago October 30, 2009 What a shock to hear about this sudden loss. John lived here in Kentucky in 1973 and while training for the olympcis. Everyone he met in his short stay here just loved him. Full of life and adventure. I am glad I was his friend. Blessings to all of his family, He loved you all so much and he will be missed here also. fondly, Sharon Dahle, Charlotte Vertrees and family's ~ Sharon Dahle, Bowling Green, Kentucky December 19, 2009 My favorite memories of John were when he would show up to the girls soccer games with crispy cream donuts and have his cup of coffee in hand. John would make us all laugh with his way of words. I know that my kids and I will always have a place in are hearts for him and his beautiful family. We all just adored him everytime we were around him. Are thoughts and prayers are with Karen and her daughters. ~ Robert Leypoldt, Parker, Colorado | Contact Me December 18, 2009 Among my memories of John, I do remember racing him in the Colorado mountains in 1983, and sprinting so fast, side by side in the last 200 meters, with him finishing inches ahead of me. Exhilarating ! A rare wonderful moment that we shared together, and fully appreciated. Afterwards, we were both smiling broadly, beaming. And I smile now and feel that he too is smiling. A lot more smiles are present as I read what others have said about John. He still makes us smile, he still helps us feel good. Thanks, John! ~ Jim Koster, Phoenix, Arizona