Braden Ray Pflipsen

At the time of his passing Braden was a sophomore at Mead High School, where he was a talented three sport athlete. He played on the varsity football team, the baseball team, and the basketball team. He was planning on running track this year in hopes to break the high school record in the mile. Braden lived for sports. He started his competitive baseball career with the Longmont Stealth, a team he played with in the spring and fall from 2009-2012. Braden still holds the Mead Middle School track record for the mile. He also loved hunting, fishing (though he didn’t have the patience to do it much), skiing, snowboarding, and spending time with his family. Braden was never shy about hanging out with his parents. He will be remembered the most for his huge loving heart. Braden’s charismatic presence, contagious laughter and sparkling blue eyes lit up every room he was in. He was a loyal and beloved son, brother, family member, teammate and friend that had a lasting impact on many lives.

He is survived by his parents of Mead, two brothers, Nick Pflipsen and Zack Johnson, his grandparents, Barbara Pflipsen of Longmont, CO, Judy Lips of Manzanola, CO., and Patty Stiegleiter of Sandwich, ILL. He is also survived by his great-grandfather George Stiegleiter of Montgomery, ILL, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Braden was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Blaine Pflipsen, Wayne Lips, and Ron Stiegleiter.

A Celebration of Braden’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Lifebridge Christian Church in Longmont, with Pastor Michael Berry officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Braden Pflipsen Foundation. Make checks payable to Judith Swatzki, and write Braden Pflipsen Foundation in the memo line, c/o Howe Mortuary 439 Coffman St. Longmont, CO 80501.