Their Story
Remembering Brandon D. Stevenson.
Brandon Dale Stevenson was born February 28, 1984 in Miles City, MT to Jonathan and Marlys (Kolka) Stevenson where he joined his brother, Nicolas. Due to a sudden and brief illness, Brandon passed away December 12, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, CO. Brandon left behind his beautiful wife Wendy and two amazing children, Adler and Hadley.
Brandon entered the United States Army Special Forces in 2012 and earned the coveted and distinguished Green Beret. Brandon faithfully served the nation with seven deployments that took him all over the world to include three tours to Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Germany and Niger where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for his valor in combat.
Brandon married his best friend, Wendy Junelle Jorde in Dickinson, ND, May 26, 2012. Brandon and Wendy lived in four states and settled in Colorado Springs, CO after Brandon was stationed at Fort Carson with the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group. Brandon and Wendy have two beautiful children, Adler, 3, and Hadley, 16 months.
Brandon wholeheartedly enjoyed being a dad to Adler and Hadley and being a dad brought immense joy. Brandon was the best at being the bedtime story narrator, lyric creator, song singer, fire camp starter, tickle monster and so, so much more. Adler’s and Hadley’s first word was dada’ which is evident by Brandon’s sweet-sweet love, commitment, humor, and happiness that he shared with the kids and the love they felt for their dada.
Although so young, we know that Brandon’s attention, love, and connection will carry Adler and Hadley through life with his insurmountable love.
Amongst being an amazing husband and father, Brandon was a committed son, brother, and friend. This is evident by the amount of people around the United States and world who have shown their support and love during this incredibly difficult time. The profound amount of sadness is indescribable.
Brandon loved well and showed up for so many. Brandon’s humor, wit, and smile will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The overwhelming love and support, like his commitment to country and others, has been unwavering. Although it seems impossible, we’ll weather this storm and our love for Brandon and God will lead us through.