A Memorial Service for Brian Michael Fadden, 48, of Lawrence, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, November 23, 2024, at St. John the Evangelist Church, Lawrence, Kansas. Gathering after service TBD. A private burial will take place at a later date.
Brian died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, KS, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born December 15, 1975, in Dixon, IL, the son of Michael and Cynthia Fadden. He grew up in Wichita, Kansas and graduated from Kapaun Mount Carmel High School in 1994 and then moved to Lawrence, Kansas. Brian earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Kansas in 2001.
Brian had three goals immediately following graduation: own a business, own a home, own a boat. In short order, he achieved them all. In 2003, he began Fadden Enterprises, LLC (dba Parkway Wine & Spirits), in partnership with his father. He purchased a home in Lawrence near his business and bought a Four Winns ski boat. After selling the business in 2019, Brian most recently worked as a training coordinator for Amarr Garage Doors in Lawrence.
Brian’s talents included fine arts, ceramics and music (drums and percussion). He enjoyed sports, both participating and spectating. He shared the joy of life with his family and friends, usually donning an impish grin. His charisma sparked lighthearted fun and enlivened many moments for those around him.
Brian is survived by his son, Owen, Topeka, Kansas; girlfriend Courtney Commons, Lawrence, Kansas; father and step-mother, Michael and Sharon Fadden, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; step-father, Jeffrey Berman, Castle Rock, Colorado; brother Kevin Fadden, Kansas City, Missouri; sister Kate Roos (Jeff), Kansas City, Missouri; nieces Alex Landon, Wichita, Kansas, and Keeley Roos, Kansas City Missouri; nephews Devin Fadden, Elizabeth, Colorado; Bailey, Kieran, Aiden, and Quinmby Roos, all of Kansas City, Missouri.
Brian is preceded in death by his brother, David Fadden (2012) and his mother, Cynthia Powers (2021).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Van Go, Inc. of Lawrence, Kansas (www.van-go.org)
Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
Many condolences. Brian was a friend and like family at a time in my life. In high school he looked out for Mr after a very difficult time. He was a kind soul.
Brian was always kind to me, any and every time I saw him, since we met in 1996. Rest in peace and power, old friend.
Ret easy, young man, your Earthly job is well done. Condolences 💐 and prayers 🙏🕊️🪽 for his family, friends, loved ones.
Love. Laughter. Fun. Trust. These are the words that come to mind when I think of the times Brian and I shared together. Brian was full of love. A “shirt off his back” type of person. A good soul. The only guy on the floor at a local concert, standing right in front of the drummer, vibing, watching, learning and supporting. The guy who would let you live with him when times were hard, and would help you move out when you were able to get back on your feet. A person you could share your thoughts with, without the slightest doubt that he was listening, sympathizing, and supporting. I am truly blessed to have had a friend like Brian in my life. He was one of a kind. Our warmest thoughts are with his family.
Courtney & Family, My heart breaks for you, I am so sorry. Sending prayers for peace and healing for your entire family. Sending you hugs Court, again I am so sorry.
So sorry to hear this. While we went to high school together, I most remember playing with Brian in a garage band in Lawrence in college. Always a kind soul with a smile that would light the room up.
Miss you man.
Jeremy