Bryan Weimer

Bryan, also known as “Red” by most of his friends, was a perfect baby. I know most mothers feel this way, but he truly was. He slept through the night right away, never had colic, and hardly ever cried as a baby. He grew into a vibrant, curious child who loved being outdoors from a very young age. I took him camping for the first time when he was 3 years old, and he loved every bit of it. The dirtier he could get, the happier he seemed.

Bryan was born in California, and we moved to Las Vegas when he was 7 years old. He attended Doris Hancock Elementary and became well-known after the talent show where he performed farm animal impressions. He believed he was on his way to fame after that! One day when I picked him up after school, he informed me that he wanted to start parting his hair in the middle and wanted to be called “Red” instead of Bryan. I wasn’t too keen on the idea and had no idea where the name came from, but I told him his friends could call him that if he wanted, though I would continue to call him by his name. He agreed that would be okay.

In 2005, we moved to Spring Creek. Bryan attended high school there but left during his senior year—school just wasn’t for him. Bryan went on to work in many trades, from ranch hand and driller assistant to security guard, equipment operator, and winery caretaker. He also loved to cook and was known for creating delicious omelets and mountain-sized hamburgers.

Bryan was well-liked wherever he went. He was sensitive, caring, and a lover of animals and nature. His willingness to help others—whether man or animal—are his legacy, and his adventurous spirit and his great hugs are missed tremendously. Bryan’s spirit continues to live on in the many people he touched during his brief 31 years.

Bryan “Red” Weimer 06/01/1989 – 12/27/2020