Brandon T. Elston

Birth date: Nov 14, 1982 Death date: Dec 5, 2025

Brandon passed away at 6 pm December 5, 2025 at the St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA due to a sudden illness. Cremation has been selected and Celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date. We loved him dearly, and Read Obituary

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Donald Sharkey

5w ago

In 20 years of running restaurants I had the pleasure of working alongside some really great people and Brandon was at the top of that list. Brandon was someone who everyone loved being around and he could talk with anyone about everything, as a film school grad and sports nut myself, we talked about old Hollywood and sports. Brandon was in a time of depression once so I grabbed his phone and told him to dial up his father. When his father answered I introduced myself and said “Brandon is depressed. What can I do to cheer him up?” The response I got was “Take him to a ball game.” I scheduled us off the next Sunday and we spent the day at Fenway Park. I quit drinking 17 years ago, and although I know Brandon wanted to wash down a Fenway Frank with a tall cold Budweiser (reference to Will Ferrell as Harry Carey that he would appreciate) he didn’t want to jeopardize my sobriety. There’s an over age 30 men’s basketball league that I got him to play in for awhile as well and he had an underrated jump shot. These last seven years I would only hear from him during basketball playoffs and we would text back and forth for a few weeks and then I wouldn’t hear from him again until the next June. The last time we texted he talked about our day in Boston and how he still couldn’t believe that I would call his dad like that. I spent months recruiting him to come work with us and it was one the best things that I ever did in twenty years. I can’t believe I’m not going to talk with him again. I’m so sorry for this loss. Brandon was truly special and I will never forget the hours that I was blessed to share with him.

Allyson Kay

5w ago

Brenda,
Ive been thinking about you and Dale quite often. So many memories as kids playing together with B and J over at your parents or Barbs house too. I cant say any words to make this easier but someone once told me that "Grief is just all the love you have... with no place to go" I think that is true. Sending You, Dale, and J BIG BIG hugs during this difficult time. If you make your way to Chicago this year let me know.. Love you and Brandon will be remembered fondly and missed greatly. Forever young.

-Ally

Brenda Elston

6w ago

Phil Estes

7w ago

I recently heard the sad news about Brandon from a mutual friend; I lost touch about fifteen years ago, but I have thought of our friendship and his art from time to time--whenever Red River or a John Garfield film shows up on Pluto or Kanopy I thought of him. The first comics he shared with me were an incredible series of vignettes on Abraham Lincoln that I hope are collected and published one day. Brandon had a deep mind and a keen eye, one of those artists who could maintain mystery while articulating his vision in a very clear and forceful way. We also worked at Gamestop together; his quick wit and deep humanity--he could talk to anyone and get a tremendous revelation--actually made me look forward to work. He had an orange cat around this time that followed him around and when the little guy showed him love he reciprocated. Found art what others considered only minutiae.

Levi

7w ago

I’ve spent the last few weeks reflecting on the many wonderful memories Brandon and I shared growing up. While we hadn't seen each other as often as adults, being cousins in the 'same age group' forged a bond between us from childhood that I’ve always cherished. What I loved most was that even if we went years without seeing each other, we could fall right back into that same old rhythm—constantly trying to make each other and everyone around us laugh. He had such a gift for bringing people together with laughter! Even looking through the photos shared on this tribute wall brings a smile to my face because they capture his spirit so well.

Sending my deepest love and prayers to Aunt Brenda, Uncle Dale, and cousin Jeremy. I also want to extend my condolences to Neely—even though we haven't met, please know you are in my thoughts along with the rest of the family. Brandon will be so deeply missed.

Becky Fisher

7w ago

Brandon was my much loved nephew. I didn't get to see him often, but he always seemed to enjoy time with my family when we were together. So many good times in earlier years. My son, Andy, was Brandon's age and they spent a lot of time together. Brandon always made us laugh, and was a very talented artist. Brandon was an old soul and we will love and miss him forever. Aunt Becky

Brenda Elston

7w ago

Brenda Elston

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J Mill

9w ago

I became friends with Brandon when he moved to WRJ to attend CCS.
He stayed in WRJ after graduating for a number of years and became a loved and cherished member of the community. We spent alot of time together hanging out where he lived at the Main Street Museum and with our other shared friends.
Brandon knew how to have fun,so many memories of just hanging out ,making eachother crack up,attending parties we would always team up for shenanigans. He was a free spirit and wasn't afraid to act a fool for good times and laughs. I have moved away from WRJ but was in the area recently for some work and it hit me hard driving past the Museum,the coffe shop he would work at,the CCS,he was such a central figure of the towns character and identity at the time for me and others.
When he moved away from WRJ we never communicated,I would think of him often and thought about tracking him down for a surprise visit with friends which never happened. Now after he has departed I find his memory and the memories we made surprise visiting me out of the blue or while passing a landmark in town evoking his spirit. I am sad I will never be able to track him down to surprise him in his new home,but now he is the one surprising me around every corner when I go back to WRJ in the memories we shared in that wonderful town. RIP Brandon ,your memories are cherished.

Sky Bridges

10w ago

Man…. This one hits hard. Brandon always brightened my day and made me feel special every time I saw him. He always took the time to say hi no matter how busy he was. Getting to know him has been a privilege since I met him. His presence will be dearly missed.

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