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Portrait of Bran Detroit Tolhurst
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Bran Detroit Tolhurst

January 30, 2012 – May 31, 2021
Lived 9 years
Woodlawn · Detroit, MI
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Bran was truly a one of kind person. In his 9 years on earth, he did more for others than a lot of people do in their lifetimes. Bran was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 3 but never let it break his spirit or slow him down. He lit up a room with his kindness, compassion and an amazing laugh. He was always thinking of other kids in his same position and how he could make them feel better. He always wanted to donate to others in need, collect toys for kids in the hospital and spread kindness everywhere he went. He was a leader in his school recognized for compassion and perseverance. In his last few months, he created marble art and sold it on instagram. The proceeds went to pediatric cancer organizations that helped him along the way. He was an incredible son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, artist and friend. After he died, he has inspired an art supply collection every year around his birthday and also a tie dye beanie donation event at the Detroit Dye House. He continues to inspire his friends and family to keep his compassionate and giving spirit alive.

Brandon Detroit Tolhurst of Detroit, Michigan Beloved Son, Brother, Granson, Nephew and Cousin born on January 30, 2012 in Las Cruces, New Mexico made his transition on Monday, May 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 9. Service will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 Visitation at 9:30 AM with the Celebration Of Life at 10:00 AM at Gesu Catholic Church 17180 Oak Drive Detroit, Michigan 48221. Interment will follow at Wood Lawn Cemetery Detroit, Michigan 48203.

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2012
Born January 30
2013
Bran was 1 when Netflix released "House of Cards" all at once
2014
Bran was 2 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Bran was 3 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2019
Bran was 7 when the Disney+ streaming service launched
2020
Bran was 8 when SpaceX launched astronauts into orbit for the first time
2021
Passed away May 31, age 9
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