Funeral services for Brandon Stevenson, 37, of Colorado Springs, CO, were held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Dickinson, with Pastor Scott Skones officiating. A second funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, at the Woodmen Valley Chapel at the Rockrimmon Campus in Colorado Springs, CO, with Pastor Matt Ferrell officiating. Burial was in Colorado Springs. Full military honors were presented by the Dickinson Drill Team and the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group. Due to a sudden and brief illness, Brandon passed away Dec. 12, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center in Colorado Springs, CO.
Both services were live-streamed at stevensonfuneralhome.com under Brandon’s obituary.
Brandon Dale Stevenson was born Feb. 28, 1984, in Miles City, MT, to Jonathan and Marlys (Kolka) Stevenson, where he joined a brother, Nicolas.
Brandon was raised and spent most of his childhood and adolescence in Baker, MT, before moving to Dickinson, ND, in 2001. Brandon graduated from Trinity High School in 2003, where he excelled in football, wrestling, and track.
Brandon was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after high school. He graduated in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in History and was commissioned as an Army Infantry officer. During his 10 years in the Army, Brandon earned many distinguished awards, including the Army Rangers and Special Forces Tabs, Combat Infantryman, Combat Action, Air Assault, and Airborne badges. Brandon entered the United States Army Special Forces in 2012 and earned the coveted and distinguished Green Beret. Brandon faithfully served the nation with seven deployments that took him all over the world to include three tours to Iraq, Libya, Jordan, Germany and Niger, where he was awarded two Bronze Stars for his valor in combat. Perhaps Brandon’s greatest military accomplishment was the deep and life-long friendships he built with his Army brethren.
Brandon married his best friend, Wendy Junelle Jorde, in Dickinson, ND, on May 26, 2012. Brandon and Wendy lived in four states and settled in Colorado Springs, CO, after Brandon was stationed at Fort Carson with the Army’s 10th Special Forces Group. Brandon and Wendy have two beautiful children, Adler, 3, and Hadley, 16 months. Brandon wholeheartedly enjoyed being a dad to Adler and Hadley, and being a dad brought immense joy. Brandon was the best at being the bedtime story narrator, lyric creator, song singer, fire camp starter, tickle monster, and so much more. Adler’s and Hadley’s first word was “dada” which is evident by Brandon’s sweet-sweet love, commitment, humor, and happiness that he shared with the kids and the love they felt for their dada. Although so young, we know that Brandon’s attention, love, and connection will carry Adler and Hadley through life with his insurmountable love.
Brandon separated from the United States Army in 2017 and went to work for Northwestern Mutual, which allowed him to explore and become grounded in the financial sector. This past summer, Brandon embarked upon his entrepreneurial journey and created his financial practice, Imperium Capital. Brandon was well on his way to creating greatness in the financial world. This endeavor brought great love, commitment and passion to his life, and he was determined to make something big out of nothing, following in his father’s footsteps.
Brandon was a committed son, brother, husband, father, and friend. This is evident by the number of people around the United States and the world who have shown their support and love during this incredibly difficult time. The profound amount of sadness is indescribable. Brandon loved well and showed up for so many. Brandon’s humor, wit, and smile will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The overwhelming love and support, like his commitment to country and others, has been unwavering. Although it seems impossible, those who loved him will weather this storm, and love for Brandon and God will lead them through.
Survivors include wife, Wendy and children, Adler and Hadley, Colorado Springs, CO; parents, Jon and Marlys Stevenson, Dickinson, ND; brother, Nic (Terri) Stevenson, Dickinson, ND; father and mother-in-law, Wayne and Vangie Jorde, Dickinson, ND; grandma, Marlene Stevenson, Miles City, MT; brothers-in-law, Justin (Lisa) Jorde, Thornton, CO; Joshua (Lindsey) Jorde, Dickinson, ND; sister-in-law, Angie (Bryan) Muri, Colorado Springs, CO; half sister-in-law, Angela (Steve) Bagan, Fargo, ND; nieces and nephews: Sadie, Nathan, Ali, Patrick, and Delaney Stevenson; Marisa and Aralynn Panasuk; Addison, Scarlett and Payton Jorde; Kinley and Levi Muri.
Brandon was preceded in death by his grandfather Dale Stevenson, niece Ava Jorde, Grandpa Whimp, and his brothers-in-arms Captain Jay Jones and Major Sean Maples.
In lieu of flowers, the family requested contributions to the Brandon Stevenson Memorial Fund to ensure Adler and Hadley could live out their dreams.
Arrangements by Stevenson Funeral Home.
