Barrett Creed Brewer, born in Lexington, Kentucky August 23rd, 2023, passed away in Minneapolis, Minnesota on July 20th, 2024.
In Barrett’s short eleven months on this earth, he touched everyone’s heart who heard his almost unbelievable story. Born prematurely and delivered extremely traumatically-the odds were not in his favor that he would survive those first few days, but he did. With the support of the whole community, Morgan and Jason embarked on a new adventure as not only his loving parents, but also his care providers. Finally, after months that seemed like an eternity, just before Christmas, Bear got to come home. His medical condition did not stop him from living his time to the fullest. He traveled, went to siblings sporting events, and was loved on by everyone he met. To know him was a blessing. Barrett’s legacy lives on through the three babies that he was able to donate to and what lucky kiddos they are to have a piece of him.
Barrett is survived by his mother (Morgan Brewer), father (Jason Brewer and Lindsay Heck), siblings, Kara, Maggie, and Emrys Brewer as well as his siblings with paws. Surviving grandparents Becky and Eric McIntire, Diane Brewer, and Brian Hodson. Aunts Jade (Aaron) Cox and Jordan Brewer as well as two uncles Braylon McIntire and Kyle Brewer. Cousins Olivia, Reagan, Jolie Cox, and Brendan Brewer. In addition to blood relatives, he lovingly lives on through many adopted grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
He is preceded in death by Richard Brewer (Paternal grandfather) and John Goodnight (Paternal great grandfather) as well as Linda Wright (Maternal great grandmother) and Dave Hodson (Maternal great grandfather). Baby Bear was surely welcomed into Heaven in the loving arms of great grandpa, Darrell Wright.
“To live in hearts, we leave behind is not to die.” Barrett’s memory will live on through all the lives he touched during his time with us. The utter devastation is almost unbearable, but trying to smile thinking about the blue-eyed baby that defied the odds-even if it was just for a short time. It was the privilege of our lives to know him. It is our hope everyone seeks comfort in knowing this perfect angel is in a better place.
Barrett’s celebration of life will be this Friday, July 26, 2024 from 2:00-6:00 at Whitetail Event Center, 886 North Eel River Cemetery Road, Peru. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the family or to Riley Children’s Hospital in honor of Barrett.
Local arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barrett “Bear” Creed Brewer, please visit our floral store.
