In loving memory of

Braydon Thomas Birchall
August 24, 1999 - July 10, 2020

Braydon Thomas Birchall, 20, of Fort Dodge passed away on Friday July 10th, 2020.
Funeral services will be held on Friday July 24th at 10:30 AM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. Visitation and Celebration of Braydon's life will be held on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Laufersweiler Funeral Home. The family asks that if it is possible to wear a mask or face shield and try to social distance as best as possible.
Survivors include his mom Tiffany (Cory) Williamson of Gowrie, dad Steve (Rebecca Escalante) Birchall of Fort Dodge, step mother Jessica Wych-Plantenberg of Sioux City, brother Calvin, sisters Shayla, Liliana, Grace and Amelia, grandparents Randy and Linda Birchall of Fort Dodge, Kelly and Ann Payne of Fort Dodge, Marie and Bok Chung of St. Louis Park, MN, Tom and Ellen Vit of Fort Dodge, great grandmother Donna Finnegan, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Dan and Kay Payne.
Braydon Thomas Birchall was born on August 24, 1999 in Fort Dodge. He was raised and educated here graduating from Fort Dodge Senior High School in 2018. He then attended and completed the construction classes at Iowa Central Community College. Braydon was an extremely hard worker and was currently employed with Woodruff Construction and worked at Traditions restaurant at Twin Lakes. He enjoyed making beats on his computer and loved spending time with his family and friends. Braydon will be forever missed by those who knew and loved him.
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.

Tributes

Jackie Surles wrote on Jul 24, 2020:

"So sad when a young person dies. Your child or grandchild. Thinking of you and your family. "

Lief Bruns wrote on Jul 22, 2020:

"Hey Braydons family, Braydon was my best friend but I considered him a brother. I first really talked to Braydon my freshman year summer going into sophomore year. We cracked jokes with each other and picked on each other for awhile the first time we met, and from that minute on I knew he was a good one. After that freshman summer we became best friends, Braydon helped me through a lot of the worst parts of my life and I will forever cherish that. I am so sorry for all of you. My one goal is to be half of the man Braydon was. I am here for all of you. -Love Lief"

Brandon Clay wrote on Jul 21, 2020:

"I met Braydon playing Xbox when we were probably 14. I can honestly say that growing up playing together and then meeting in person two years ago with our other friends was one of the best memories I have ever had. Doing it again this last year was even more fun and I absolutely will never forget the fun times we had. Braydon was truly a best friend and I wouldn?t have traded that for anything in this world. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers have your family in mind. Love, Brandon"

Jeanie Tucker wrote on Jul 21, 2020:

"So sorry to hear of his passing!! Thoughts & Prayers to his Family & Friends!! "

Tanner Spencer wrote on Jul 21, 2020:

"I swear, it didn't matter what day it was, or how busy it got, but working at sports page was a little bit easier when he was around ? Rest in Peace, my friend. I'll miss seeing your smile"

Julie Spillman wrote on Jul 21, 2020:

"I am so very sorry for your loss. I had only met Braydon a few times but he was always smiling and so polite. May God watch over you all. Julie Spillman"

Brenda Shupe wrote on Jul 21, 2020:

"I am a Friend of Melissa McCulloch I am so sorry for the loss of Your Son May He Rest in Peace "

Will Woodruff wrote on Jul 14, 2020:

"Hi Brayden's Family. I was lucky enough to be able to work with Brayden last summer in Brit Iowa. Throughout our time working together he always had a positive mindset and he was a hard worker. I remember our early mornings together meeting at Woodruff Construction and working long 10 hour days and our pleasant drives home talking about life, free-styling or just enjoying music together. he was a good soul. I do remember this one time when we were on lunch and one of our co-workers forgot to bring lunch and didn't bring money or anything to eat, I selfishly didn't think anything of it, but Brayden helped him out, paid for his lunch and didn't think twice of it, if I remember correctly, he let him get whatever he wanted. I wasn't super close with Brayden but the time I did spend with him was very enjoyable. He will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless  - Will "