Brady Ingram Wilson, age 38, our beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson and friend, left this world to begin his life in Heaven on Friday, December 10, 2021. He had a smile and laugh that could light up a room and is now lighting up Heaven. Brady was an outstanding athlete all of his life. He was fun-loving, caring and funny. Brady was a chivalrous man. He loved animals and children and they were drawn to him. He always had at least seventeen art projects going and was very creative. He was an award-winning sharpshooter, loved to hunt, and to help others. Brady loved his life in law enforcement and was always humble. He was special in every way and a good friend to all. Brady loved his best friend, his Hope College sweetheart, and partner in life, his loving wife, Sarah. He loved his family, extended family, and friends that became his family. He will be missed by so many. Brady is remembered and loved by his wife, Sarah; his parents, Shelly and Bryan Wilson; sister, Whitney and Ben Wisner; parents-in-law, Kim and Craig Jared; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Danielle and Mike Miner; precious nieces and nephews; Emma, Flynn, Breckon, Boone, and Porter Mave; several loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and an army of friends. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Corinth Reformed Church, 129 100th St. SE, Byron Center 49315, with Pastor Tom Kragt officiating. Please consider making a donation in Brady’s honor, to the Jenison High School Athletic Department, 2140 Bauer Rd., Jenison, MI, 49428, (Attn: Tim Ritsema). A football scholarship will be created in Brady’s name for players moving onto college football programs. Go Cats! Go Dutch! Go Blue!
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed via this link: http://www.youtube.com/corinthlivestream/live
Memorial Service
Friday, December 17
1:00pm
Corinth Reformed Church
129 100th Street SE
Byron Center, MI 49315
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December 25, 2021 8:55pm
Brian, Shelly, Whitney, and Sarah, We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of your beloved Brady. Your loss is incomprehensible and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Brady was a light in the world and brought joy to many. His smile was contagious and he was so kind. We wish you peace and comfort as you grieve.
- Dan and Teri Leedy
December 17, 2021 1:04pm
I had the pleasure of working with Brady and Sarah during their time in DC. Brady was a great guy to work with and be around, always good for some laughs on those weekend morning shifts together! You will be missed my friend, my thoughts and prayers are with you Sarah and the whole family.-Reggie Lyons
- Reggie Lyons
December 16, 2021 5:42pm
Sarah, I didn’t ever get the privilege of meeting you, but you must be a pretty awesome woman to be called Brady’s wife. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I pray you are wrapped in God’s comfort and peace and experience an outpouring of love as you bravely navigate the days ahead.
xx crystal
- Crystal Sadler (TenBrink)
December 16, 2021 5:42pm
Sarah, I didn’t ever get the privilege of meeting you, but you must be a pretty awesome woman to be called Brady’s wife. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I pray you are wrapped in God’s comfort and peace and experience an outpouring of love as you bravely navigate the days ahead.
xx crystal
- Crystal Sadler (TenBrink)
December 16, 2021 5:35pm
Sarah, I did ever get the privilege of meeting you, but you must be a pretty awesome woman to be called Brady’s wife. I’m so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. I pray you are wrapped in God’s comfort and peace and experience an outpouring of love as you bravely navigate the days ahead.
xx crystal
- Crystal Sadler (TenBrink)
December 14, 2021 9:26pm
Sending prayers for comfort, hope and peace. Like everyone else, I was shocked and saddened to hear of Brady’s passing. I recall all the proud mama stories Shelly would share with us at Bursley. He sounds like an amazing person. There are just no words. I am so sorry.
- Marie McIntyre-Doerr
December 14, 2021 5:39pm
We cannot believe Brady is up in Heaven so soon. We worked with him and Sarah in Washington, DC and enjoyed every second we got to spend with them. Brady was one of the nicest and most fun person we have ever met. We are blessed to have known him. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Brooke and Kristin Hegwood
December 14, 2021 3:51pm
Shelly,Bryan and Whitney-I am so very sorry for your loss of your child,brother. My Grandma cried and stated when my father died,"my child is gone-why wasn't it me?" You are in my prayers;God is with you. Your family is on my Church's prayer chain-God Bless you. Cindy
- Cindy Walton-Sparks
December 14, 2021 3:09pm
Shelly, I was so sorry to read about your son today. My heart aches for you, I can’t imagine the pain. I will we will be thinking about you and sending Prayers, Love, and Hugs! ❤️
- Vickey Dreyer Kars
December 14, 2021 12:03pm
To all of the Wilson family my heart goes out to you, I hope you can find comfort and peace. I remember Brady and Whitney when they were at Bauerwood School such a nice family. God Bless all of you
- Jeanne M Basham
December 14, 2021 9:15am
Bryan, Shelly, Whitney, and family, We are saddened for your loss of Brady. He could light up a room the minute he walked in with his great personality and sense of humor. He gave us many fun memories with the boys. Our hearts go out to you with prayers for you and your family.
Tom and Karen VanDalsen
- Karen VanDalsen
December 13, 2021 10:39pm
Bryan, Shelly, Whitney and family--
Josh and I are truly heartbroken to hear. The news left us stunned and wondering how such terrible losses can happen to the very best folks. And that you are, ALL of you. Although we didn't have the honor of meeting Brady, we knew his amazing parents and heard for years the pride and joy he brought you. Wilson's go big in every way: big hearts, big laughter and big accomplishments. If Brady's energy is at all like his parents, the heavens are blessed with a phenomenal star, forevermore. Much love to you all-
Vanessa & Josh Hogarth
- Vanessa and Josh Hogarth
December 13, 2021 10:08pm
B - you were (and always will be) larger than life my friend! You and Clay took me under your wings at Bauerwood and always made me feel loved. Then we got to be teammates on an incredible journey to the Dome in 2001. Even more, we continued our friendship throughout college and there after; playing in 3-3 bball tournaments, hanging out at the lake, and then getting to spend a wonderful weekend in TC celebrating Sarah and your wedding. I'll miss the Sunday afternoon phone calls where you'd call me and purposely leave the phone running while you continued on with your day (normally grilling outside or chatting with Sarah). Some Sundays it would drive me crazy, and others it would be a breathe of fresh air in this hectic world - exactly as you had planned.
Your infectious laugh will be so missed. Your big bear hugs will be so missed. Your incomparable ability to tell amazing stories will be so missed. You will be missed my dear friend. I'm forever grateful that I knew you and we got to experience some of this life here on earth together.
My heart breaks for you Sarah, Mr. Wilson, Mrs. Wilson, and Whitney. There are no words. I'll continue to pray over your family and will continue Brady's legacy by sharing stories to my daughters of how incredible of a man he was.
- Kyle Palmitier
December 13, 2021 9:42pm
So sorry to hear the news. Too young. Too soon. Here’s to a bushel of grand memories. Memories seem so meager at the loss of a family member. Faith and family. “ May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed Rest In Peace.”
- John J. Gleason
December 13, 2021 9:11pm
Brian, Shelly, Whitney and Sarah. I am so sorry for your loss. Brady was a great friend so many people. He was so kind, loving and genuine. He touched so many peoples lives. I will never forget the many great memories!
My deepest sympathy to you all. Lifting you all up in my prayers.
- Rebecca Vanstedum
December 13, 2021 8:49pm
Brady, you were a great friend. I am so thankful for the time I got to spend with you as kids at Hager Park Church, playing football and basketball with you, watching you catch TD’s on our way to the state championship from Jeremy, being your roommate and teammate again at Hope and standing up in each other’s weddings. You will be missed so much. Kristin and I have shed our fair share of tears and will be praying for the Wilson family. When I make it up there, we’ll play some catch, buddy!
- Joe Diekevers
December 13, 2021 8:21pm
Brian, Shelly and Whitney
I’m so saddened to hear of your loss. As I think of him growing up next to Rob and Jen all that comes to mind is Robyn calling out to “Birdy”
My heart thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families.
- Kelly Hammink
December 13, 2021 8:08pm
Shelly, Bryan, Whitney and Sarah ~ i am so saddened by this devastating news. Brady was a great guy with a great smile and great personality. My heart goes out to you all during this terrible time. I pray God gives you the strength and peace during this most difficult time. ~ Sympathy and Love ~ Sandi & Jim Demkovich
- Sandi Demkovich
December 13, 2021 7:58pm
Bryan, Shelly, Sarah, Whitney and family,
We are so heartbroken to hear of Brady's passing. He was such cherished and loved friend to Joe and Sarah and our entire family. We have so many fond memories of Brady from high school and college. We always loved it when he came to our home. Our younger boys always looked up to him. He was a great athlete with an ever fun-loving personality. He always had the most handsome yet mischievous smile. Please know that we will have you all in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
- Tom and Patti Diekevers
December 13, 2021 7:58pm
My heart goes out to you Sarah, Shelly and Brian. Brady was a wonderful, positive individual that I had the pleasure of knowing from elementary all the way through college. He always had that big goofy grin and was constantly laughing, spreading joy in the world. I’m very sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
- Josh Burkhour
December 13, 2021 7:25pm
Candy and I are very sorry to here of Brady’s passing .We never met Brady but Candy and I have known you Sarah
Forever. And we both know he had to be AMAZING. LOVE and PRAYERS
- Candy and Tim Betts
December 13, 2021 5:44pm
Bryan and Shelly, we are so sorry for the loss of Brady. Our hearts hurt for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- Kelly Walkotten
December 13, 2021 5:30pm
We are heartbroken to hear about Brady's passing. What a lovely example of a human in all ways. He was the life of the party (we have pictures to prove it that we will treasure forever!) and the kindest of souls; always the best of both worlds. We love you all and will miss Brady. We take some solace in knowing that he is in excellent company in Heaven. I sure that his radiant smile will shine on you every time the sun shines.
Love, hugs, and tears,
Meghan & Sarah
- Meghan & Sarah
December 13, 2021 5:30pm
My heart goes out to you for the loss of Brady. I was shocked to hear the sad news, and I hope your happy memories of Brady will help you through this difficult time. Brady always made everyone feel happy and made us laugh. I met Brady in 1st grade and was friends with him through High School. I have so many great memories of Brady and when I heard of the loss, my sister (Lindsey) and I reminisced on some of our favorite memories of him. The world lost a beautiful soul and wonderful person who made everyone around him feel a little more joyful. Brady you will be missed dearly! Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time.
- Lisa (Caudill) McCollins
December 13, 2021 4:47pm
Oh, Shelly and Bryan, I was so shocked to hear about Brady. I remember how sweet he was as a child living next door to Joe shortly after his birth. We loved watching him grow and followed his football career while at Jenison. My heart goes out to you and his family.
- Jill Kirkwood Nash
December 13, 2021 4:46pm
Oh, Shelly and Bryan, I was so shocked to hear about Brady. I remember how sweet he was as a child living next door to Joe shortly after his birth. We loved watching him grow and followed his football career while at Jenison. My heart goes out to you and his family.
- Jill Kirkwood Nash
