Remembering Chaz Jacob Bruner
A place to celebrate the amazing life of Chaz Jacob Bruner.
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Keith Family
April 22, 2017 01:11 PM
Words can’t fully express the special place Chaz and the Bruner family hold in our hearts. We will forever treasure our many fun adventures together in Lake Chelan as friends and neighbors. We love you so much and will miss you dearly, Chaz. Grateful for the time God allowed us to have together.
Kevin, Kathy, Connor & Ainsley
Kevin, Kathy, Connor & Ainsley
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Tara, Mike and Travis Roth
April 22, 2017 10:52 AM
Kathryn and Matt, I hope these photos bring back smiles of great memories. While it feels way to brief, we feel very blessed to have gotten to know Chaz. Love to you all.
-Tara, Mike and Travis Roth
-Tara, Mike and Travis Roth
Jennifer, Theron, Carolyn, Ally and Charlotte Eichenberger
April 22, 2017 09:50 AM
In February, we had the pleasure of skiing with the Bruner family for 2 days at Sun Valley. The second day was full of fresh snow but so windy that the top of the mountain was closed and we felt like we were the only skiers on the mountain that day. Around lunch time, we were surprised to see they opened the top. Matt, Theron and Chaz took an amazing powder run top to bottom. I so clearly remember Chaz’s smile and expression when he came in to the lodge where Kathryn and the girls and I were all eating and told us about the amazing run in untracked deep powder down Limelight. Theron will never forget sharing that experience with Matt and Chaz. Hannah, Malia and our girls had so much fun following Chaz off little ski jumps. Talking to Chaz, you could hear how much he enjoyed his time with his family, vacations, basketball, Bear Creek and summers in Chelan. Our hearts are with the Bruner family. We will keep you all in our prayers. Jennifer, Theron, Carolyn, Ally & Charlotte Eichenberger
Andrew Funk
April 21, 2017 11:59 PM
I was in the same youth group and I would like to say that he was a cool person and that I'm praying for his family. Only picture I have of him.
Noa Ferman
April 21, 2017 10:49 PM
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Noa Ferman
April 21, 2017 08:40 PM
The first day I met Chaz, I didn't get to sit with him. As soon as I heard his name, I recognized it from Dr. Bruner. Your father knew that Chaz and I were going into the same school the same year and so he always pepped him up saying I should say hi. So the first thing I asked Chaz was if he was Dr. Bruner's son. He said yes, but it was an awkward question to ask. It seemed like he got it a lot. The next day I say with Chaz and that was when we got our seats assigned. I sat with Chaz for he majority of that year. Each day he'd come into class. Chaz would try to do work, he was so hardworking. I would just completely destroy his journal writing little notes or drawing little pictures.
Most of them ended up being little doodles. I feel pretty bad looking back. But we joked about it a year later, so I'd say it was a good memory. Soon came spring and Chaz did wrestling. Since his nose got injured he had to wear this mask, all the wrestlers called him Cookie Monster because the mask made him look like one. I begged him to put it on in class so I could see what it was like, and they were right. But Chaz wasn't embarrassed by it he owned it. Chaz was a great Cookie Monster (maybe even better than the original!). Chaz was also good at basketball and I never missed a chance to embarrass him at his games by cheering super loudly. He did great he was really good at basketball. On the last day of school it was sad to see Chaz switch schools. He thought he'd have no friends (wow how he was wrong!). I asked him to sign my yearbook and he just didn't know what to say so he wrote, "stay straight as a ruler," and "prom?". Both of which made me laugh, but I was looking forward to making him keep his promise of prom. One day, we went to mods, and they have stickers that everyone puts up. Chaz of course had to go all out. He climbed the walls, (idek how that's p hard to do) and he stuck his sticker higher than anyone else, it took teamwork, but I give him most of the credit.
He thought he would drown at his swim meets for some reason. When I tried out for the dance team and said I couldn't dance he said "well at least you won't drown". Which was true, but seemed so out of place because how would you drown in dance? I found it funny and quite comforting actually. Chaz was brace and although afraid he'd drown, he swam. Soon came tolo. Chaz and I didn't plan well we had about a days heads up we were going to go. I didn't have shoes and so I said I was going to wear pink vans or crocs. And Chaz just said to make sure my crocs match his tie, because we had to look "formal". One day, Caroline and I, we were both texting Chaz at the same time. So I didn't end up wearing crocs and we didn't end up matching but it was a great night. When we went to take pictures Chaz pointed out how awkward it was being the only couple there that wasn't actually super into each other in that way. Something about the way he said it just made me laugh and that's what the pictures got.
Most of them ended up being little doodles. I feel pretty bad looking back. But we joked about it a year later, so I'd say it was a good memory. Soon came spring and Chaz did wrestling. Since his nose got injured he had to wear this mask, all the wrestlers called him Cookie Monster because the mask made him look like one. I begged him to put it on in class so I could see what it was like, and they were right. But Chaz wasn't embarrassed by it he owned it. Chaz was a great Cookie Monster (maybe even better than the original!). Chaz was also good at basketball and I never missed a chance to embarrass him at his games by cheering super loudly. He did great he was really good at basketball. On the last day of school it was sad to see Chaz switch schools. He thought he'd have no friends (wow how he was wrong!). I asked him to sign my yearbook and he just didn't know what to say so he wrote, "stay straight as a ruler," and "prom?". Both of which made me laugh, but I was looking forward to making him keep his promise of prom. One day, we went to mods, and they have stickers that everyone puts up. Chaz of course had to go all out. He climbed the walls, (idek how that's p hard to do) and he stuck his sticker higher than anyone else, it took teamwork, but I give him most of the credit.
He thought he would drown at his swim meets for some reason. When I tried out for the dance team and said I couldn't dance he said "well at least you won't drown". Which was true, but seemed so out of place because how would you drown in dance? I found it funny and quite comforting actually. Chaz was brace and although afraid he'd drown, he swam. Soon came tolo. Chaz and I didn't plan well we had about a days heads up we were going to go. I didn't have shoes and so I said I was going to wear pink vans or crocs. And Chaz just said to make sure my crocs match his tie, because we had to look "formal". One day, Caroline and I, we were both texting Chaz at the same time. So I didn't end up wearing crocs and we didn't end up matching but it was a great night. When we went to take pictures Chaz pointed out how awkward it was being the only couple there that wasn't actually super into each other in that way. Something about the way he said it just made me laugh and that's what the pictures got.
Sam Harold
April 21, 2017 05:40 PM
Chaz, I miss you more than anything. You are my best friend. I remember one of the best days of my life was in this photo with you. I love you brother.
Colleen Broaddus
April 21, 2017 02:06 PM
Here are some photos we took of Chaz at his basketball games a few months ago. We are so very sorry to hear of his passing and are praying for his family and loved ones.
In Christ's love,
Colleen Broaddus
In Christ's love,
Colleen Broaddus
Alex Gephart
April 21, 2017 12:39 AM
This picture was not last summer, but the summer before. Chaz reached out to me. He made me feel like I was his best friend in Lake Chelan for two summers in a row. I could not have asked for a more fun dude to hang out with there. He was the best tubing buddy. Messing around on the beach, playing basketball in the yard, getting Pizza and ice cream at the small shops. I remember it so well. You better believe I was ecstatic when I found out Chaz was coming to Bear Creek. Another way he reached out to me was in hopes of shooting hoops in the gym about two weeks ago, showing his crazy dedication and willingness to get better for next season. He tracked me down courageously. Well, last Wednesday was supposed to be our first Basketball session. We wanted to improve our game together. I can't do that physically with him now, but in a way, I can still get better with him. I can still shoot hoops with Chaz. I'm proud to know this baller. RIP Chaz Bruner. God Bless!
Trisha Brown
April 21, 2017 12:16 AM
Chaz was a competitor with character! Fierce but a great sportsman. He always displayed a Christian attitude.
