Evan Bigbee

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!