Evan Bigbee - Guestbook

I find myself thinking of Evan time and again, and today is one of those days. He was one of those light shining in the darkness types of people. He was always positive and fun, and I wish that I could have known him better than I did. It's hard picturing a world that he's not in sometimes because you just always thought he would be around, being Evan. My heart goes out to all his close family and friends, who have to go through losing someone like Evan. Evan you are missed!

Dear BigBee family and Jay,

I am very sorry for your loss. I have thought about Evan the past few years since his passing and was fortunate to recently find his guestbook here. Evan and I were roomates for about 3 years at the University of Houston. He was such a fun and positive person to be around, always frequently coming over to my apartment room with a joke or a prank. Definately a one of a kind person; and he was always willing to give me a helping hand whenever I need it. Although he is not with us now, his great attitude and approached towards life is something that will take with me the rest of my life.

Sincerely,
Long

I miss Evan constantly and consistently.
I recently found a cd Evan made for me a year ago. And, man, it's an amazing mix. Evan would make me mix cds all the time, so it was especially nice to re discover this cd.

I keep having the same re occuring dream about Evan and this whole death-thing was just a complete misunderstanding. I enjoy visiting Evan's mom, Jan , at her home in the country and watching the stars with her and talking about Evan.

"When you look up at the sky at night, since
I'll be living on one of them, since I'll
be laughing on one of them, for you, it'll
be as if all the stars are laughing. You'll
have stars that can laugh!" - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, "The Little Prince"


I shall laugh with our Evan.

I am truly sorry for your loss.

Andrew Conway
BHS Class of 2002

Sorry to hear of the untimely death of one so young.
Please find comfort and peace from the promises recorded so that we might have hope in God's Word of truth.
“He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces. And the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, for Jehovah himself has spoken [it]. 9 And in that day one will certainly say: “Look! This is our God. We have hoped in him, and he will save us. This is Jehovah. We have hoped in him. Let us be joyful and rejoice in the salvation by him.”” (Isa 25:8-9)

Dear Jan, Randy Jay, Terry and Cheri:

Although I only had the privilege of getting to know Evan over the last couple of years, I got to know him well enough to appreciate what a remarkable person he was. Evan lit up every room he entered with his intelligence, his humor, his genuine caring and his love of life. He continues to serve as a wonderful example of how one should live, so as to derive the most out of every day we have. He will always be loved, remembered and missed.

My heartfelt sympathy to each of you,
Larry Robinson

Dear Jan, Randy, Jay, Terry, and Cheri,

I am filled with emotion as I write this. I know you can’t understand this right now, and there is no way I can imagine the loss of a son who I have raised and loved. I can never fathom the depth of your pain in losing Evan so suddenly, and there is no pain like this. Evan was special. Evan was special in every way imaginable, in all ways that a person can be special and unique. He has been a bright and shining star his whole entire life, and Evan, of all the people I know best on earth, was one of the most peaceful and spiritual people I’ve ever known.

What I can imagine is that God wants Evan close to Him and that Evan will touch many more lives now even than he has in his 28 years. God only takes the best, and Evan truly was the BEST. I can only believe that God needs him close. Evan was universal. He was vast. He was warm, loving and loved by everyone he knew and touched, all who met him, if even briefly. Evan knew the value of everyone, each of us with our flaws, each and every one of us – Evan knew and loved us all unconditionally all the time.

I believe that Evan’s message to us now would be to BE YOURSELF AND VALUE WHO YOU ARE. Evan believed in who he was, he honored his own uniqueness, he celebrated himself and life every single day of his life. He was on a good path, a happy one, and we could’ve never known that God would call him so soon.

We may believe that we should’ve done or said something differently – survivor’s guilt is very difficult. I know this from Johnny’s death. He picked me up Friday in the airplane, he dropped me off safely on Sunday, and the plane crashed on Tuesday and he died. For months I said, “why am I still here and he’s gone?” You may ask yourself this, but we truly don’t know. All we know is that the plan is not ours. This will take time, more for some, less for others, each in their own time. Allow yourselves to feel, and feel it all, and your healing will eventually begin.

In a way, maybe Evan now has the best seat in the house. He’s watching over all of you, and I know that in time, he wants you to celebrate yourselves in your own lives as he always has in his own.

At Hershell’s funeral, the pastor mentioned the Robinson family reunion coming up June 21, and said that where he will be missed by us, he will have his own reunion. Evan will be with him. And Jessie, Papa Pete, Mama Nell, Johnny, Lucy and Joe, and oh my, so many. They will all watch over Evan.

ALWAYS KNOW THIS - Evan loved, looked up to, respected, and adored all of you so dearly, deeply, and completely his whole entire life!

My deepest sympathy and love to all,
Patti

EVAN, I love you!!! I loved watching you grow, and grow up, into the fine young man you had become. I love the fact that you knew, honored, and valued yourself. YOU ARE A STAR.

Sometimes in life you meet people that you know will do great things. Evan was definetly one of those people. I regret to not have known him better since our days in highschool and ofcourse band. To learn that such a person was taken is a tragedy in its own.

Dear Jan, Randy, and Jay,

When Kevin told me it broke my heart. What a lovely son and brother he was. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Carol

Mrs. Bigbee always told us stories about her boys and I was so honoured the handful of times that I actually got to spend time with Evan. I remember him as a judge at our debate/drama tournament at BHS – I remember him just sitting down with us high schoolers and talking to us as though we were equals to him. He discussed philosophy, he drew cartoons, and he did Yoda impressions. Evan left an impression on me that has and will last. He is an example of uniqueness, kindness, and seeing the value in everyone. I have never again met anyone like him. My heart goes out to all of you.

Jessica (De’Aeth-Hewett) Ripley
BHS Class of 2002

My family and I loved him so much our thoughts and prayers are with yall. If yall need anything just ask. We love you. God Bless

Evan once described himself to me as a visionary philosopher. I agreed with him. He was a true visionary. Evan saw more than most.

I’ve sat here for days trying to think of just the right words or the right word that would do Evan justice and there isn’t one. Evan was beyond any word I could ever come up with.

He seemed to see the “radness” in every person, place and thing that he came in touch with. He wrote an email to me describing Fort Worth and some dining experience that he had and for some reason I have been saving it. I want to share his words with you because they seem to kind of sum up how he saw everything.

“And that kind of stuff is all over the place here!
Like the Lebanese place with the delightfully forward belly dancers and saliva-destroying shawarma!
It's rife with rad, and it's like nobody realizes it!”

Evan was ripe with rad… and everyone realizes it.

I appreciate the moments of knowing this rad man.

Dear Mrs. Weesner, Jay, and family,

Evan and I were in the band together and he was such a joy to be around! His laughter and fun-loving attitude was always contagious. My husband and I will pray that the Lord will give you strength during this difficult time.

“So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

Isaiah 41:10

Sincerely,
Emily Pledger Moran
Class of 1998

Dearest son,

"There is more in you of good than you know, child of the kindly West. Some courage and some wisdom, blended in measure. If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world."
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

These words from one of your favorite authors reflects your philosophy that we should laugh, find joy and dance our way down the fragile roads of our lives. I am so blessed to call you and Jay my sons.

My deepest love,
Mom

To those who have offered encouragement,kindness and enlightenment during these difficult times, I can only offer my love and gratitude. Evan would want all of us to honor each other and to honor each moment.

Most sincerely,
Jan Bigbee Weesner

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I can relate to your pain we recently lost my brother at age 30, Keith Bartels. I remember you telling us as your students about your children when we were in school.
We will keep your family in our prayers.
Sincerely,

The Bartels Family
Erika Bartels Guerrero

Jan,
There are no amount of comforting words that can penetrate the pain and sorrow that you are experiencing and feeling at this time. Nothing (so I am told) is more painful than losing a child. Please know that God and your Angels are walking beside you and that someday they will help you understand and eventually accept why this tragic accident happened.
You (and your family) are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ms. Bigbee and family,

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I remember Evan for the bright and happy person he was in high school. His happiness was contagious and I never left his presence without a smile on my face.

The world is far worse for his passing.

My prayers are with your family.

- Brie Pampell

Mrs. Bigbee and family,
I am praying for ya'll. I remember there being a lot of love in your family. I graduated with and was in Band with Evan. You may not remember me, I didn't keep in contact with Evan as well, and I didn't stay in Brenham after high school, consequently seeing him only a few times after high school. I have three children of my own, now, and it is a difficult subject to fathom, but this life is not the end. He was a special person and your family is truly blessed. Things don't always make sense, but the Lord has a way of seeing us through, better than we could have hoped for. My heart goes out to you.
God Bless You all.

Mrs. Bigbee and Family,

I know you don't know me, but I had the pleasure of knowing your wonderful son for two very short years. I always enjoyed the time we spent together. He was an amazing person and I was at a loss when I heard the tragic news of his death.

My heart goes out to you and your family during these hard times. I haven't been the most devout Christian, but it is times like these that I remember my Christian upbringing and look to the Lord for strength and solace. May God grant you strength during this hard time, and may you know your son remains in the many memories and hearts of all that were graced to be a part of his life.

With Christian love,
Erica Alderete

Mrs. Bigbee and family,

My heart is breaking for you in your time of sorrow.

I pray that the love of God enfolds you and that your heart and soul find peace and comfort.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die." - Thomas Campbell.

With deepest sympathy.

Randy, Jan, Jay and the entire family,

I wish I could have been there for you today. I have grieved in my heart for you since Sunday evening. Even though I was unable to be there, you were in my thoughts and prayers constantly throughout the day. There are no words to say that help, but please know that you are loved and cared for. The joy that Evan brought to everyone he met will live on in the lives of those people. The contributions he made will be a lasting legacy. Keep your eyes on Christ and He will see you through this day by day.

Much love and sympathy goes out to each of you.

Debbie

My deepest sympathies go out to the Bigbee family and Evan's close friends. I was stunned when I heard the news Monday morning...it always amazes me how the most wonderful and unique souls get taken from our lives too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Evan,

A lot of time has passed since I last saw you, and I'm sorry that I can't be there to celebrate your life with everyone. Time tends to spread people apart, and I regret not keeping in better touch with you since high school. I always admired the way that you looked at life, and how you didn't care what other people thought. That is true freedom, and an example for all of us to live by. I'll never, ever see Monty Python or read Douglas Adams without thinking of you.

God willing, I'll see you on the other side, Brother.

To the Bigbee family,

Your son was a great guy and such a good friend to so many people. He always made me laugh, and I never heard him utter a negative word about anyone. I think one of the greatest compliments that someone can receive is that while they may be gone from this Earth, they will never, ever be forgotten. I'll never forget Evan. God bless you all.

Bruce Faske

Although I cannot be there in person, my heart is with all of you, my family, today as you celebrate Evan's too short but full life. We will all miss Evan so much, along with the laughter and joy he always brought with him. We will always feel the missing piece in our family. I can't comprehend why things like this happen, but I do know Who to turn to. I am praying for you, Randy, Jan, and Jay. Wish I could hug you.

Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. proverbs 14:13

Your niece / cousin,
Amy

We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Evan was a wonderful young man with so much to contribute.

I know that you will be looking forward to the next time you see him in heaven. May the Lord comfort you every step of the way.

We will be thinking of you and praying for each of you.

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Mrs. Bigbee-

There are no words to express how sorry we were to hear of Evan's accident.
Mrs. Kirts called Sunday night and we have been thinking and praying for your family since then--
Victoria remembers how often you spoke of both your boys and how proud you are of them-
Both are accomplished young men and a beautiful reflection of you-

With heartfelt sympathy-

Elizabeth & Victoria Lehrmann

Mrs. Bigbee , I am sorry about your loss.
Evan was a very nice man. I know exactly what you are going through. If you ever need to talk just e-mail me at katieelizabethsmith@ hotmail.com. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Jan and Randy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic loss. Breck and Seth both remember the boys coming to Jan's class. They remember how proud you were of your sons and their accomplishments!

Gari Beth, Boo, Seth and Breck Christensen

Jan and Randy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this tragic loss. Breck and Seth both remember the boys coming to Jan's class. They remember how proud you were of your sons and their accomplishments!

Gari Beth, Boo, Seth and Breck Christensen

Evan was an amazingly wonderful and joyful person, probably the most unique person I will ever have the privilege to know. He is missed dearly.

What a loss to our family. Evan was always Evan. Bringing smiles to all around. My fondest memories are the cousin's trail and summer rec bowling. My heart goes out to you Randy, Jan, and Jay. There are no words to express the way you are feeling. May the Lord bring peace to you during this time of loss.

All my love,
Micah

Sorry to hear about your lost. I know that there's really nothing that can be said right now, but I pray that God brings you peace.

Mrs. Bigbee and family....

This stuff hurts, plain and simple. Mrs. Bigbee, you were one of my favorite teachers, and I have never forgotten you. You were there for me when Sonny died, and I wish I could be there for you now. I really do hurt for you and your family. Evan was a goofy, intelligent, kind person who walked to the beat of a different drum. You WILL get through this......

Sincerely,
Celinda (Wilks) Zwerneman

Jan, Randy, & Jay,

We were deeply saddened when we heard of Evan's death. You are blessed to have a child and brother who was such a positive influence and whose memories bring smiles to those who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May the love of God strengthen you and give you comfort and peace.

Evan you were loved by many and you will be in our memories forever! I enjoyed every moment with you as you made them truly unforgettable. I learned and laughed at most of what you had to say and all of what you did, and found it hard to walk away from an Evan encounter with out a smile as I feel many of us did. I can only imagine whom you could be talking to right now in heaven, and what great things you are continuing to learn, and wonder who you have laughing. If life were a roller coaster, Evan you road in the front row with your hands up the entire time. You are loved and missed dearly.

Every memory I have of Evan is entwined with a smile. I keep picturing him walking down the high school hallway with a jovial look on his face and his arms stretched out wide to wrap me in one his famous hugs. His hugs always made the day brighter because his sun-shininess lingered with you all day long. His brilliance and passion for life will always linger with everyone who had the good fortune of encountering him.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I love all of you so much. Tonight's service was an awesome tribute to Evan. Having been a part of your family is such a blessing to me. Each one of you have always made me feel welcome and loved. Evan was such a light & joy in my life and he will always continue to be thanks to the memories. A guy like that never fades away.

Jay, you are an awesome big brother. Evan always did his own thing, but he also always looked up to you first for guidance, love & support. You did a good job. Be proud.

Jan & Randy, wow...what a son! Evan was amazing. I always felt lucky to be there when he walked into a room. He was pure love, joy, happiness and enthusiasm.

I love you all so much!

Jan...
May you find peace at such a difficult time. As a mother who has lost a child, I understand what you feel and what you are going through and will be going through for a long, long time. Your life is changed forever. The word WHY...no one knows why a mother has to lose a child. We will never know the answers and when we are reunited with them again in heaven, it doesn't even matter.

Please know that I will be praying for you as you have begun your journey down a rough road. If you ever need someone to share memories with, please do not hesitate to call. I do understand. Turn to God for strength to make it through the days ahead, without him...I would not be here. Bless you.

I can't even express in words my deepest sympathies. He was a great person.

My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

Dear Weesners and Bigbees,
Hearing about your son was like a stab in the heart for all of us mothers and fathers. We are so very sorry for you. Tom and I would have been by tonight but I have laryngitis and Tom is out of town. The entire Bullock family sends their condolences.

Susan and Tom Bullock and family

Evan had such a beautiful soul and will surely be missed by everyone who had the chance to be graced with his presence. His spirit will live on in the lives of all those that know and love him. I wish his family the best and my hearts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. May they be comforted by the knowledge that their son is in a better place and is with the Lord. Blessings to the family and I pray for comfort during this difficult time.

Randy and Jan:

Carolyn and I are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you both at this tragic time.

Dick and Carolyn

Randy & Cheri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jr.

I will never forget Evan's spirit and smile. I always noticed how all the kids in the family loved being around him.

Thank you Lord for blessing us with Evan.

Jan and Jay. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your loss of Evan. We only met Evan a couple of times but remember how fun he was and how he fit in with everyone. He was such a well- rounded young man with such an infectious personality. Jane and Clark McKinley

Terry & Jan,
I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

I knew Evan from Brenham High School. Evan will always be the bright and artistic man I knew him to be. May God's grace and comfort be with his family.

I am sorry to hear about the death of your son.
If you ever need anything e-mail me

Jan,

May the memories of Evan that you hold so dear live on within your heart and bring you comfort through this difficult time and in the coming days. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.

Our deepest sympathy to everyone in your loss. Jan and Evan have touched our lives.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Carolyn, Laura and Kimberly Muske

Jan - I am so sorry for your loss. I just couldn't believe the news when I heard. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time...

Harvey, Reagan, & Emma Kate McIntyre

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Evan and I played in the Brenham band for many years together. He was always such a fun-loving person. Evan knew how to make people laugh and smile. He will truly be missed.

God's blessings,
Marissa Buck Rudloff

Mrs. Bigbee-

I'll never forget you, Kremmer, Bernier and Mossbarger showing up at my house after we lost Jeb (and after you all had had some margaritas). That kind of love and support matters so much, and I know that your family is surrounded by it right now. I didn't know Evan well, but he seemed like an amazing person. My thoughts are with you, your family and all of Evan's wonderful friends. He is loved and will never be forgotten.

I just wanted to say how very sorry we are for your loss. This is Bernadette Wellmann and Krystal Wellmann (was married to HR Williams) that lived by you on Woodson Lane. Evan and Krystal use to play together, and we have very fond memories from those days.

Bernadette

Ms. Bigbee and Jay,
My heart breaks for your family. Just know that Evan is smiling down on you all, and you will one day be reunited! My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Evan,
We knew you and your family from Calvary Baptist Church. My children and I were in contact with you at Brenham High School funtions. We were there the night you graduated from High School.

Evan, you were such a fine Christian person and you will be missed by everyone that you met.

Sorry that your family will not be able to touch you or hug you until that special day in Heaven.

Together in Christ,
Karen Studhalter
Richard and James Hicks and their families
Angie(Hicks) Scasta

Jay and Family

I am so very sorry to hear about Evan. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family and know the Lord will comfort you in these difficult times.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Jan and Jay,
I am so sorry for your terrible loss and my thought and prayers go out to you and all your family. My son Nick remembered the many photos of Evan you had on your desk at school and how proud you were of him. Keep those great memories close to your heart and he will be with you forever.

Evan’s loss is undeniably tragic to everyone that knew him. Although it’s been several years since I’ve seen or spoken with him, Evan is not someone easily forgotten; all the messages here can attest to that.
Though the Lord has called him home, he leaves behind everlasting memories. He was someone unafraid to showcase his uniqueness and blaze his own trail. His humor was unlike any others and his zest for life inspired so many people. All of us are better people for having known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.

Thank you everyone for being here and your awesome comments. Evan was the best, he stood out with his own style.
Evan, you're the best brother ever. I looked up to you and was proud. I'll miss you and will carry alot of things out that we talked about doing.
Love ya little buddy!

Jay B.

I am truly sorry for your loss. Every memory I have of your son and brother is a wonderful one. There are only good, happy memories of a classmate that treated everyone like he wanted to be treated. Many times he gave me a hug simply because I needed it. At this time there is nothing that I can say to ease your pain but please know he was a light in the life of anyone that ever met him.

With fond memories and a heavy heart my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.

Evan was always a positive influence in my life. His passion for laughter and good times made life interesting. What an amazing person to know!

Randy, Jan, Jay and"grandma" Hazel and families,

We are praying for you during this time of
grief. We shall never forget you all and also Brother Jess Bigbee ... a great friend to us! Our love and prayers and sympathy are with you.
We lost our daughter a short while ago and there is nothing anyone can say, except, "draw close to God, He'll bring you through one day at a time."
We love you,
Paul and Monnie Wheelus

TO THE BIGBEE FAMILY

I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE TRAGIC
ACCIDENT THAT TOOK EVAN'S LIFE. AS A FORMER CLASSMATE I DID NOT GET TO KNOW HIM VERY WELL.
I KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH. JUST KNOW
THAT HE MADE YOU ALL PROUD IN HIS ENDEAVORS.
TRY TO REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU ALL
HAD TOGETHER.

MELANIE GROTE
CLASS OF 98

Our prayers are with you and your family. Evan you are a gentleman and a credit to your family. Jesus will be proud to accept you into his kingdom. Bob Williamson

Our prayers are with your family.

Randy, Jan and Jay

We are shocked and deeply saddened to hear about Evan. I cannot remember a time when he wasn't kidding around and didn't have a smile on his face. Evan possessed a seemingly perpetual jubulant attitude that was often contagious. You are in our prayers.

To The Bigbee Family,
I remember evan from beong in band with my son jason yourgules,he was always thoughtful and helpful to everyone he knew, always eager to lend a helping hand.I cannot recall a time that he was not happy. My heart goes out to all of you and I will pray that your memories of evan will keep your heart warm,Its so tragic that he was doing something good and for it all to go so wrong. I know he loved his family.

God Bless You,
Matt ,Lisa ,Vanessa Moudry
Jason Yourgules

Mrs. Bigbee-
Evan followed you in your kindness and love for family and friends. My heart breaks for you and your family. He will be deeply missed by all.
Senior Class 1998

I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the Bigbee Family and Friends during this difficult time. Evan was a dear classmate of mine for many years. I know he will be missed by all and will always be remembered by the Class of 1998.

Jan and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray for you and your family and will continue in the days ahead. May your memories and your faith give you peace.

Allan, Sharon, Brent, and Chase Michalak

When I was a freshman in high school , Evan was assigned to me to be my big brother in band. If it wasn't for him, my first year in high school would have been a drag. As long as I live I will never forget Evan and how great he was to me. I will miss him just like everyone else does. I send my condolences to his family.

Dear Bigbee Family,
My heart cries out for yall. As a mother I can not even begin to imagine what yall are going through. Please remember this one thing...When you are drowning in sorrow today, tommorrow, or even 20 years from now; that there is ONE who can keep your head above water! God truely knows your hurt and will hold you through it all. Yall are in our prayers.

Erick, Samie (Thornton), Michael, Audrey, Leah, & Jacob Wessinger

Jan,Randy,Cheri and family,
May God give you the strength to face each hour of the dark days ahead. We will pray for all of you. Cling to each other and your wonderful memories and the love you have for Evan.
Donna

I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my deepest prayers, as well as the prayers of many others in this community. I wish I had known Evan better in school. The write-up about him is beaufitul. I know that he was a very special person who is loved and will be missed. Tracy Sommerlatte

My sympathy go out to the Bigbee family. I remember him from school even though its been a long time he would be truly missed.
CLASS OF 1998.

My deepest sympathies to the Bigbee family and friends. Evan was a great classmate and I am sure he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Randy and Jan, How very sad we are about Evan. What a sweet young man! I remember him so well in my 4 yr old class at FBC school. We pray that God will wrap His loving arms of comfort around you and your families during these difficult days. Our prayers are with you. love, Virginia & Terry Wilkins

I am so sorry to hear of Evan's death. I pray that God will comfort you during this time and give you peace.. You will be in prayers during this time of grief.

Randy - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. Though I did not know Evan, I have many fond memories of the Bigbee family during the years you lived in Telephone, Texas. You and your family are in my heart and in my prayers during this time of sorrow.

My deepest sympathies to all friends and family. Evan will be impossible to forget.

dear randy,
you may not remember me, i use to work at hearts and flowers when you had the landscaping business. i just wanted to say how sorry i am for your loss. i pray that God will comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. God bless you.

Jan,
Your face always lights up when you speak of your boys, so I know this has hit you extremely hard. I'm here for you now and will be in the months and years ahead.

Sue

Mrs Bigbee, Jay, and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray you seek the peace and comfort our Lord will provide.

Dear Randy, Jan, and Jay,
Sonny and I are so sorry for the loss of your son and brother Evan. I remember our daughter, Dana, use to baby sit for your boys on occasion and loved doing it because they were so nice. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Jay and family,

I am very sorry for your loss. My memories of Evan are all good ones. Somewhere in heaven, he is entertaining people right now with his outgoing and quirky sense of humor - I have no doubt. Regardless, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Evan.

Dear Randy, Jan, Jay, and Family,
I know there are no words that can console or ease your sorrow. Just know that I love you and am praying for our Lord Jesus to send His love and comfort to you.
Evan will be missed. He is a special gift to all of us who were privileged to know him.

Shirley Sensat

Evan was such a delight to be around in Band. He could always make you smile no matter what was going on!! He will be deeply missed. My prayers go out to his family as this is such a tragic end to such a wonderful person!

Dear Randy, Jan, Jay and Family,

I am heartbroken to hear of your great loss. I have fond memories of Evan from my childhood, and of your family as a whole. He was a bright light even at an early age. I know he will be missed very much. We pray that God will comfort and sustain you through this difficult time.

With Love,
Randall, Christi (Brack), and Audrey Smith

Mrs. Bigbee and Jay,
We are so stricken by this sudden loss and am so sorry. As a mother of two sons as well, I hope I can raise them as you have, Mrs. Bigbee, with every passion in life and kindness towards all. You were one of my favorite teachers because you were so inspiring and full of "real" life, as Jay and Evan. It has been so nice to keep in touch with you on your grocery shops. May God give your family strength during this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

My heart swelled up with emotion as I read about Evan. I hurt and my family is hurting just like I am sure you the mother & family members of Evan are hurting. May the Lord send us peace in our hearts and hope to someday unite in memory of our dearly beloved......On behave of the
Dr. Eulalio Garza,III"s family, Our deepest Condolences - sister. --Eva Garza-Adams

Dear Jan and Family,
We are so very, very sorry for your loss. You and Jay and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your face would truly light up with happiness when you talked about your sons. He was much loved.
Sincerely,
Kathryn (Hawkins) & David Seifert

Jay,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.

When Donnie called Saturday evening and gave me the news of Evan, we were all shocked, this is something no parents should ever have to go through. Our hearts went out to all of you, with our prayers.

We talked about the times Evan was over, he was there with about 20 others helping build our cob bench. Then last summer at Sara and Donnie's wedding. Evan, Joe, Matt, Thomas and Lindy going with them on their 's honeymoon to Mexico. Then their's plans for the trip next month back to Mexico for Beth's wedding. They all love being together and enjoyed life to the fullest.

He will be missed by all that knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We know that God is with you all at this time, just lean on him.

Our Condolences, we feel your loss.

The Thompsons
Don & Lasharon, Donnie & Sara, Sherry & Tristan, Charlotte & Daniel, Kerry & Jason

To the Bigbee family and friends,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to read the news of the accident. What a terrible loss. Evan was a student in the French class that I taught at the University of Houston in spring 2004. Although I knew him only that one semester, I remember him as being a downright genuine and nice person. My heartfelt condolences...

My deepest sympathies to Jan, Randy and to the many family, friends and loved ones of Evan's.
I remember a little boy who lived down the street from me many years ago - his name, Evan Bigbee. Who knew then what a fine young man he'd turn out to be!
May God bless and keep him and all those who feel his tragic loss.

Jan, Jay, and all family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. - Scot

Jan and family:

I did not know Evan personally, but have heard many wonderful things about your son. You taught my Advanced English class my freshman year and I know that Evan must have gained his love of knowledge and learning from you.

Your family is in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. God bless you all.

Tim and Missy (Kaase) Bosse

Randy and Jay,

My heart and my prayers go out to you and your entire family. It is such a tragedy to loose such a bright young man so soon. I will keep you close in my heart as you mourn the loss of a son and brother.

God Bless,
Christi

So sorry for your loss.

Randy, Jan, and family:

I came across the story about Evan while reading the Eagle online this morning and I am heartbroken. Words cannot express my sorrow and grief. I have very precious memories of the Bigbee family from the time I lived in Somerville, through my Blinn years, and through my Howard Payne years. Rest assured you are in my prayers.

Mrs Bigbee, Randy & Jay,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Evan enjoyed life on a level that most of us will never reach. He held onto his imagination as an adult that most of us lost somewhere in the mix of growing up.

Evan really was bigger than life.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, and friends of an unforgettable person.

Jan,
We are so saddened to hear about Evan. We did not know Evan well but just knowing his mother we know that he was a remarkable man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God comfort you and bring you peace.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

Randy, Jan, & Jay,

Our hearts break for you at this tragic time in your lives. We can not fathom what you must be going through. Although we did not get to know Evan very well as he got older, from what we have heard he lit up a room when he walked in. He brought joy & laughter to those who had the privledge to be in his presence for even just a moment. He was raised by amazing people with big hearts.
If there is anyting we can do for you in this time of need, please call on us.

The Novosad Family:
John, Debbie, Amber, Misty, Ryan, Chelsea, Zack, Christopher, & Rhiannon

Cheri and Randy, we are praying for you...you know we'll help in whatever way we can. God bless you...

That loss is common would not make
My own less bitter, rather more:
Too common! Never morning wore
To evening, but some heart did break.

Dearest Jan,

Tennyson’s lines served him more in the writing than in their long, long summing up. They serve us as a reminder that we must turn one to the other in loss.

Evan I remember well, but never without company—-company drawn together in large part by the breadth of his soul and the depth of his thoughtfulness, by the la joie de vivre that informed his beaming smile and his every gesture.

Thank you for teaching him the importance of sharing the beauty and exhilaration of living. Thank you for sharing him with us.

We share in your sorrow.
--bernier

My deepest sympathy to you Jan, and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and that you are in my prayers.

Your cousin,

Peggy

I just wanted to give my condolences and my heartfelt sympathy to your family. You are in my prayers and know that Evan is in good hands and smiling down on you all.

God Bless you at this time of sorrow.

Dear Jan,
My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Evan was such a joy to see in the halls of BHS, you never new what to expect, but it always brought a smile on the faces of his classmates and teachers alike. Remember he will always be looking down on you and smiling on the mother that kept him close to her heart.

Fran Gore

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an imprint in our memories and in our hearts. We find comfort in knowing our lives have been enriched by having shared their love."

Mrs. Bigbee-Weesner,
I honestly don't know where to start. Back in school you had all the right words for us as we grieved the loss of several of our classmates in a short period. You were there for me, as well as many others, through our grieving process. Now the roles have reversed and you are the one in need of comforting.

Words can't express the pain I am feeling for your family, and as a parent, I can't imagine the loss of a child.

I lost my PawPaw a couple weeks ago and after hearing of Evan's passing, all I can think is that with their personalities combined -- Heaven is going to be a cheerful place to go when our turn comes around. I can't recall EVER seeing Evan without a smile or smirk on his face. Ha!

I know how dear Evan and Jay are...everyday you would share a story about one or both. Such a proud, loving and devoted mom...I've always looked up to you.

Know that you and your family are in my prayers and I think of you often.

Love,
Hilary (Grizzaffi) Morgan
BHS Class of 97

What a tragedy that someone who loved life and lived it to the limit should leave us so soon! A bit of light and laughter left the world with Evan’s passing. We believe that God gave us Evan’s life as a gift and, while God did not take Evan from us, He receives Evan as His own. We don’t understand why such a tragedy should happen and all of us who knew Evan, but especially his family and closest friends, deeply grieve this loss.

Evan’s friendship with our son started in Junior High, and we had the pleasure of getting to know Evan. Our son was often at Evan’s and Evan was often at our home. When Evan was young, we heard stories about his pets, and he joined our children in marking his height on the wall showing our children’s growth. As an adult, Evan continued to visit us from time to time. We are filled with sadness that Evan will never come again.

Our hope and prayer for all who knew and loved Evan is that God through time will dull the keen edge of grief that cuts us all, and in our memories of Evan we will recapture the fun, the joy, the love, the laughter that were so much a part of Evan Bigbee.

With our deepest sympathies,
Ken and Linda Newton

To Mrs. Bigbee:

Words escape me when I think of what you must be going through. For someone so wonderful, so special (the both of you), the world feels a great void in the loss of your son. I feel bad though, because for all you've done for me, through schooling and learning to live life, all I can offer you in return are my words of sympathies and condolences. Evan truly was something uncommon and genuine in a world often marred by complacency with the ordinary and the ever-present need to be part of the fold. For every person who met Evan, they could tell this for themselves. He was kind, friendly, outgoing, and had a smile that lit up your classroom whenever he was there. I grieve for your loss, and for the world's loss, but rest easy in the knowledge that tomorrow brings another day, the world will turn, the winds will blow, the sun will rise, and you will persevere. Wake up each morning, and greet the sun. It's Evan's smiling face, and it will be that way until the end of all time. I'm sorry for your loss.

Bryan Wawarosky
Brenham High School
Class of 2002

Our family would like to express our deepest sympathy. Evan was a precious person! We will hold the best memories of him smiling and singing/singing and smiling.

Randy,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son Evan. You are in our prayers.
Mary, Mark and Matt Engeling

My deepest condolences go out to Evan's family and all of his friends. Evan was such a wonderful person and I'm so happy to have memories of him in my heart. He was adored and loved by all that he came across. Thank you Evan for always putting a smile on our faces and making us laugh. Jonny and I will miss you dearly!

"If tears could build a stairway,
And memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to Heaven,
And bring you home again."

Its still hard for me to believe that this has happened to such an amazing person. Evan always had the ability to make me smile no matter how I was feeling. He had a wonderful personality unlike any other, and I feel blessed to be someone that God chose to know him during his life. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

With heartfelt sympathy in the loss of Evan being sent to you. There's so little one can do or say, but may it help to know that others deeply care. I am so sorry.
Sincere sympathy,
Debra, Rick, Lacy and Luke Eckert

Jan-
I am so sorry for your family's lost.I can not imagine the pain that you and your family are going thru right now, but just rember that God is with you and your family's side thru this.

My heart is breaking for all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that you'll be able to find comfort and peace through Christ in this tragic situation. Love to you all, Susan

I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God's words, and your family and friends surrounding you at this time. Although, I did not know him well, it is often said that our children are reflections of their parents, so by this I know God has taken home a wonderful son. Remembering you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Delores Morgan

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I miss you and if there is anything I can do for you, please call. Remembering you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Judd, Heather, and Aurora Morgan
(979) 661-0777

Randy and Jan and Jay,

We are so sorry to hear of your great loss. I can't begin to imagine the heartache you are experiencing right now. Please know that we are praying for you - knowing that God is wrapping you in His arms, fully aware of your pain and grief.

Our love and prayers are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

May God bless you and give you the peace that passes all understanding.

To Jan and Randy:

You were blessed with a wonderful son and he made others smile everywhere he went. Please let the Lord wrap you in His arms and surround you with the peace and comfort only He can give His own. You and your family are lifted in our prayers. Much love, Rooster and Carolyn

I found out about Evan this morning and am still having a hard time believing it. I don't think there is or ever was a more positive influence on the way I live my life. Evan taught me that no matter how busy, or stressed, or under a deadline you are, there is always time to stop and enjoy the little things that give you the most pleasure in life. As much as he will be missed, I don't think there is a single person who ever met Evan that won't remember how he touched their lives. Evan was a once in a lifetime friend, and he will be missed.

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family in such a troubling time.

Randy, Jan, and Jay,
There are no words to express my sadness in the loss of Evan. I remember the day he was born. What joy he gave to everyone. I was previledged to know him. You raised a sweet, fun, respectful and just plain all around great young man. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you Randy and Jan as you try to cope with this horrible loss of your youngest son and with you Jay as you cope with the loss of your brother. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you constantly. May you always know the comfort of God, especially in the days and months ahead. I love you all.
It has been my joy to know all of you.
Debbie

Dear Jan & Family,
My heart is aching for you and your family. We often shared stories of our wonderful sons....We as parents are not meant to outlive our children. I just know that God has a special plan for Evan. He will be watching over you and his family for all eternity. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all. I will continue to keep you and your family in Prayer.

Your Friends from Brenham ISD
The Dismukes Family,
Poncho, Julie, Chad & Cole

I am sad to hear about the accident. Evan was such a fine person. He was always so much fun to be around. I am glad that I was his band director. I will remember you guys in my prayers
Richard Lewis

Where do I begin...we didn't know Evan but as a parent I just can't imagine the grief and heart break to endure at the loss of a child. May you find peace with God's comforting arms around you. Our prayers are with you.

Jo & Dave Anderle

On behalf of the entire crew of Simmons & Associates, I offer you our deepest condolences.
Evan was a wonderful addition to our little family and we truly enjoyed every moment with him. He was very intelligent and quick to learn the business but more than that, he was a wonderful person. We are a close knit group and will miss him terribly. Our prayers are with you.

I am so sorry...he was a special friend in the high school band. He knew how to cheer a person up when they were feeling low. My prayers go to him and his family. I had his mother as my Freshman level English teacher.

Jan,

We are so saddened and shocked by the news of your loss. I know how much Evan and Jay mean to you and how difficult life will be in the days and months to come. Our hearts and our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and give you the strength to go on.


Karen & Robert Winkler, Heather, Ashton, & Zach Brittain

We were so shocked and so very saddened to hear of Evan's accident.
We have such fond memories of Evan, Matt, and the rest of that gang. Even when he was in High School, his character left an impact on our lives.
Our sincerest condolences,
Eric and Karla Rettig

This is still so shocking to me. So unreal. Evan always had a kind heart. He always brought a smile to the face of anyone who came in contact with him. He had the most radiant personality of anyone I have ever known. He was so full of kindness and warmth and always made you smile or laugh when you saw him. His personality was contagious and will live on through his friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.

My hearts is with you at this time of loss and always. I will never forget Phillip as long as I live. I know GOD had me at the right place at the right time. I was one of the first people on the scene(the dust had not settled) I was with Phillip until the volunteers arrived. In my eyes, he is true fighter. He fought for every moment of his life. I'm sure, like many of you, I have not slept since. May peace be with his family and friends and somehow comfort you in knowing he was not alone.


Remebering you in my prayers,
Juanita Sharpless
919 Mt. Auburn Ave
Dallas, TX 75223
juanitasharpless@hotmail.com

Evan was a great man who could light up a room with his wit and charisma. He was a great friend to me growing up. It was an honor to know him and grow up with him. We pray that God will show you His amazing peace during this time of loss. We love y'all and will continue to pray for y'all.

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children...to leave the world a better place...to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.”

Evan achieved all of these things--and more-- in his short life. My mind is filled with joyful memories of my dear friend, and I know I am not the only one. Evan brought happiness and laughter to the lives of every person he encountered, and I have yet to meet another with such infectious enthusiasm and optimism.

My heart goes out to Evan's family as well as to his many friends. He was ripped from the fabric of our lives in a way that was all too tragic, and our acceptance of that will take time. He will be missed, undoubtedly, but we can honor his memory each time we burst into a smile or erupt into spontaneous laughter. And therefore, we can keep Evan alive in our hearts forever.

I don't even know what to write, except that he always treated me with respect, and was by far the most dynamic person I've ever met. These things just don't make sense.

I'm so sorry and shocked by your loss. I will really miss working with Evan, but more than that, we will miss him. I helped train Evan in Brenham for his current job a couple of years ago. He seemed to always be in a great mood whenever we talked, and you always seemed to never let anything curb his optimism. Those are qualities that are becoming harder to find.

Elvis

This is so unreal, I can not imagine the pain that is surrounding new and old family and freinds. My thoughts go out to everyone who knew him, especially his family.

Our hearts are so full of sweet memories of that little boy we knew. We are also grieved for the loss of that precious life. Please know that we are all praying for you and yes, we are crying with you, too. Evan was such a part of our lives for so many years, that I find it hard to see Andy without seeing Evan. We pray for you all and ask God's love to surround you because we know where Evan is and Heaven will be a happier place.

My sincerest condolences to Evan's family and all his many friends. He is an extraordinary person full of kindess, love of life, and undoubtedly a terrific sense of humor and wit. He makes everyone smile and laugh and I'm glad he's remembered for that and much more.

I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Evan since grade school, and he was always such a great friend; one of my most cherished. He never failed to bring a smile to my face. Such a vibrant, warm, wonderful light that touched so many people's lives. He is greatly loved and missed.

Evan was one of the nicest people I've known. I'll always remember seeing him in a store or at UH and having him walk up and give you hug. He was just funny like that. Every time you were around Evan, it was a good time. This is such a horrific loss. My prayers are with the Bigbee family.

I met Evan in January but within this time we were friends he gave me some of the best memories that I will always cherish in my heart. He was fun, silly, intellegent, caring and just one of the all around greatest people I'd met in a really long time. My heart goes out to his family and friends and have been in my constant prayers.

We were not priviledged to know Evan but have the great please of knowing Ms. Hazel. We continue to lift you and your family up in prayer.

Donnie & Barbara Dillard

I was fortunate enough to have had Evan in my life for such a short period of time. He was such an amazing person, loving, caring, sweet, fantastic, talented, the greatest person I have known. I am struggling to even complete my thoughts for I just still can't believe any of this is happening. It was just the other day I spoke to him. I am so sorry

I am so sorry for the loss of Evan. He was a great classmate and a joy to be around. He could always cheer someone up with his famous personality. He will be watching over everyone as he starts his new journey in Heaven.

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Evan in High School, we were in band together. He was such a delight to be around and could put a smile on anyones face!

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband graduated with Evan and I knew him in high school as well. He was such a light. I am glad to have known him and hope you find peace in your wonderful memories.

I'm so sorry for your loss. You raised a fine son. He was a respectful young man and you should be proud.