Lewis, Brandon Dwight

was born on September 15, 1981, and passed from this life
on May 9, 2010. He was a Phoenix native and attended
Phoenix Christian High School and graduated from
Centennial High School in 2000. Brandon leaves behind the
light of his life, his precious son, Kaleb. He is also survived by
his life companion and mother of Kaleb, Nicol Ipson, mother
Leann Duvall, step mother Renee Zahniser, father Gordy
Lewis, step mother Jenny Lewis, grandmother Billie Lewis,
sister Bevi Denning (Dustin), step siblings Justin McLain (Julie),
Chase Sapp (Lauren), Jennifer McLain, Jessica McLain, Chelsea
Hadlock (Adam), and a large extended family of aunts,
uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Brandon was an
amazing father, son and brother. He was an outstanding
athlete and an accomplished golfer. He played on the 1999
Phoenix Christian State Championship team and in 2000,
while with Centennial High School, shot a hole in one while
finishing third in the State tournament. He will be greatly
missed and will live in our hearts forever. Services will be held
at 11:00 a.m. with visitation 1 hour prior to the service on
Friday, May 14, 2010, at Menke Funeral Home, 12420 N.
103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ. Reception following at his mother's
home.

Published in The Arizona Republic on May 12, 2010