1972 ~ 2008
Brian Craig Halley, 35, Maryville, Missouri died Friday, March 21, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma.
He was born August 3, 1972 in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Phillip Craig and Denise Kae (Abbott) Halley. Brian was a graduate of Putnam County R-I High School, Unionville and he received a BA in Speech Communication and a BS in Education from Missouri Western State College, St Joseph, Missouri.
On January 3, 2003 he married Jennifer Marie Heflin in Maryville; He was an educator, having taught 7th grade at Maryville Middle School, where he also enjoyed coaching football.
Brian was a member of St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, Maryville, and the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Halley, maternal grandfather: Murl Rogers, and his mother-in-law: Ann Heflin.
Survivors include his wife, Jenni, his son: Tyler Craig Halley, stepdaughters: Rachel and Amberlea Auffert, all of their home in Maryville; his parents: Phillip and Denise Halley, Unionville; brother and sister-in-law: Todd and Jamie Halley, and their son, Trace, Unionville; paternal grandmother: Kathleen Halley, Unionville; maternal grandparents: Genny Rogers, Kirksville, Missouri and Marvin Abbott, Unionville; father-in-law: Paul Heflin, brother-in-law: Jacob Heflin, sisters-in-law and their husbands: Karis and Adam Morrow, and their son, Zeke; and Erin and T J Allen and their children, Tori and Don, all of Maryville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him.
A 4pm Legion of Mary Rosary will be Monday, March 24, 2008 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Visitation is 5-7pm day, Monday, March 24, 2008 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville with a prayer service at 7pm.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11am, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, with burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to the Brian Halley Memorial Fund or to the Melanoma International Foundation. In memory of Brian, the Halley family reminds you to conduct a routine skin exam to protect yourself from melanoma and other skin cancers.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com/
Brian Craig Halley, 35, Maryville, Missouri died Friday, March 21, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with metastatic melanoma.
He was born August 3, 1972 in Unionville, Missouri, the son of Phillip Craig and Denise Kae (Abbott) Halley. Brian was a graduate of Putnam County R-I High School, Unionville and he received a BA in Speech Communication and a BS in Education from Missouri Western State College, St Joseph, Missouri.
On January 3, 2003 he married Jennifer Marie Heflin in Maryville; He was an educator, having taught 7th grade at Maryville Middle School, where he also enjoyed coaching football.
Brian was a member of St Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Community, Maryville, and the Alpha Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Raymond Halley, maternal grandfather: Murl Rogers, and his mother-in-law: Ann Heflin.
Survivors include his wife, Jenni, his son: Tyler Craig Halley, stepdaughters: Rachel and Amberlea Auffert, all of their home in Maryville; his parents: Phillip and Denise Halley, Unionville; brother and sister-in-law: Todd and Jamie Halley, and their son, Trace, Unionville; paternal grandmother: Kathleen Halley, Unionville; maternal grandparents: Genny Rogers, Kirksville, Missouri and Marvin Abbott, Unionville; father-in-law: Paul Heflin, brother-in-law: Jacob Heflin, sisters-in-law and their husbands: Karis and Adam Morrow, and their son, Zeke; and Erin and T J Allen and their children, Tori and Don, all of Maryville; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He will be deeply missed by all those who loved him.
A 4pm Legion of Mary Rosary will be Monday, March 24, 2008 at Price Funeral Home, Maryville.
Visitation is 5-7pm day, Monday, March 24, 2008 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church, Maryville with a prayer service at 7pm.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11am, Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, with burial in St Patrick’s Cemetery, Maryville, Missouri.
Memorials may be made to the Brian Halley Memorial Fund or to the Melanoma International Foundation. In memory of Brian, the Halley family reminds you to conduct a routine skin exam to protect yourself from melanoma and other skin cancers.
Arrangements: Price Funeral Home, Maryville, Missouri http://www.pricefuneralhomemaryville.com/
13 comments:
i'm so sorry jenni i know all the sorrow you're in
tell amberlea and rachel i said i'm sorry
love always, kristen Ogle
and Ogle family
Jenni and family,
My heart goes out to all of you. I wish I had some magic words that could take the pain away and make you feel better, but there are none. Brian fought a tough battle and was blessed to have you by his side. Be comforted by all your wonderful memories. You are in my prayers.
Deb Schuster
I'm so sorry, Jenni. I've been reading your blog for a few months now and I don't really know what to say.
I remember Michael was excited at the beginning of the school year because he thought Brian would be teaching him this year eventually.
You'll all be in our prayers.
Tom, Melissa, Michael, and Julia Spencer
Jenni, Steve and I have been out of town since Thurs so we just got the news of Brian's death. We are praying for you and the children. There are no words to express adequately. But know we love you and hold you closely. Love, Katy
Words are at times so empty. They fail to really express our deepest thoughts. But so many times words are all that we have...
Our hearts are heavy right now for your loss. Yet we know that Brian is now healthy and pain free in heaven.
Coach Halley meant so much to Dannen and Dakota. He touched their lives as well as so many other young lives at MMS. He will never be forgotten.
We will continue to pray for Brian's family as they continue this big journey called life, but with a new direction.
May God Bless and Protect the Halley Family,
The Merrill Family
Dear Jenni, May God bless you with peace and tranquility in your sorrow. You and Brian have given much hope, faith, and love to others by sharing your journey on this blog. It is a great gift to share your faith and knowledge in this capacity. God bless you and your dear family. Robin and Paul Wilmes
Jenni and Family,
Words can not express our sympathy. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Brian will always live in your heart.
God Bless,
The Guffey Family
Powersville, MO
Jenni,
Brian and Bryce will always be with us. I am so sorry.
Jenni - thinking of you and hoping the days ahead go smoothly...take care and let us know how you are doing.Maureen & Geoff from Canada (MPIP)
Jenny,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. We are deeply sorry. We will keep your family in our prayers.God Bless!
Tim, Courtney, Andrew, and Aydan Blackford
I graduated from high school with Brian. I will always remember the fun times in school plays and speech class. I wish you peace in the happy memories you have of Brian. May you find comfort in knowing that others care. Bless you all during this time and in the difficult moments ahead.
Becky (Wood) Williams
Jenni,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I pray that Brian has found peace in heaven after such a courageous battle with the beast that is melanoma.
I will continue to pray for you and your family.
Mary Jo (MPIP)
Dear Jenni,
My deepest sympathy. May peace settle over you and your children. Brian is already at peace in our Lord's loving arms.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Debbie VA MPIP
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