Brendon Matthew Koch, a resident of Perry, Oklahoma, went home
to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 17, 2018. A
celebration of Brendon’s life was held at 2:00 pm, June 22, 2018
at the First Baptist Church of Perry with Pastor Steve Smith
officiating.
Brendon Matthew Koch was born on March 18, 1999, in Stillwater,
Oklahoma, to Geoff and Keri Koch and was a lifelong resident of
Perry. He was a smart, witty, and playful guy that always loved
a good prank or one-liner. His
smile and sense of humor would lift the spirit of a room and his
love for life and Jesus was evident to all who knew him.
Brendon was homeschooled throughout his elementary, junior high,
and high school education. He was a member of several homeschool
co-op organizations during the years including PACE, 4-Him 4-H,
and SCHEF and recently received his high school diploma. He
attended Meridian Technology Center for three years, serving as
treasurer of the local SkillsUSA organization for one year. He
graduated in May of 2018 from the Pre-Engineering program with
honors as a member of the National Technical Honor Society.
Brendon was accepted into the Aerospace Engineering program at
Wichita State University and looked forward to starting his
degree program in the fall.
Brendon attended the First Church of the Nazarene in Perry. In
his early childhood years, he was an active participant in
Sunday School and the Caravans program including completing the
Phineas F. Bresee award. As a teenager, he was an active helper
with VBS, Good Friday dramas, Hosanna Chapel, and several skits
in the church. Brendon was involved in many things with the
youth including Winter Jams, Lock-ins, Soup Kitchen, and the
Nazarene Youth Conference.
Brendon enjoyed playing all kinds of sports including little
league baseball, volleyball, and cards, but his true love was
basketball. He started with YMCA basketball and played through
sixth grade in Perry before moving on to play with the OKC Storm
in Junior High. For the last two years, he played with the Ponca
City Saints Homeschool Basketball organization where he
developed some of the greatest friendships and memories in his
life including getting his first dunks. On the court, Brendon
grew into a leader on his team receiving honors for first team
all KCAA league and tournament teams and helping his teams to a
2nd place finish in both the KCAA state tournament and NDIICHA
national tournament.
Brendon worked at 611 Bakehouse for four years, first as a
volunteer and later as part of the staff. He originally served
as part of the cleanup crew, moving into the food preparation
staff, and later learning how to barista where he enjoyed
getting to prepare and serve drinks to many members of the
community. He also assisted with pizza nights and other events
that were part of the 611 Ministry.
Faith, family, and friends have always been important to
Brendon. He lived his life for the Lord and honored him through
his words and actions. He was loved by all of his family,
especially by his younger cousins who Brendon always took time
to just play and be with. He found his strongest bond through
his youth Bible study group comprised of homeschool students and
basketball teammates that became just like family to him. He
attended Falls Creek for four years where he deepened his
relationship with the Lord and the rest of the group. He had
just finished Bible study on Sunday night and was heading into
town to play basketball with the group when he went home to
Heaven.
Brendon was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ralph
Adkins, uncle, Gary Adkins, and aunt, Jana Allen.
He is survived
by his parents, Geoff and Keri Koch, sister Cierra, and brother
Lincoln all of Perry; maternal grandmother, Linda Adkins of
Perry; paternal grandparents, Gary and Gloria Koch of Orlando,
OK; one aunt, Genelle Crochet of Perry; one uncle, Greg Koch and
wife, Jaye of Seven Springs, NC; numerous cousins, and a host of
extended family and friends.
Grace Hill
Cemetery
Memorial Rd and cr120
Perry, OK 73077
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