Braedin J. Voorhies

We are so sad to announce the passing of one of God's children, Braedin James Voorhies, of St. Paul, Kansas.

Braedin is the son of James and Kelly (Brown) Voorhies.  He was born on July 11, 2010, and entered rest on April 8, 2024.

Braedin attended St. Paul Elementary and Junior High School.  He was loved and touched by everyone that knew him.  He had two amazing, devoted and affectionate caregivers, Trish Norris and Heather Vogel, with whom he grew a very special bond.

Braedin came into life with many challenges, but never let those challenges hold him back from living a giving and loving life.  He loved all things religion and faithfully made the sign of the cross with much pride and loved sharing the sign of peace at Mass.  Other things that Braedin treasured were swimming, riding UTV's and the golf cart in the evenings with Mom, Dad and doggy Oggy, bonfires, boat rides, all sports, and spending time with family and friends.  He was known for giving the best hugs ever!

Survivors include:

His parents – James and Kelly Voorhies, of the home

Grandparents – Charles F. Brown, of St. Paul, Kansas

Phil and Susan Voorhies of Fredonia, Kansas

Aunts and uncles – Charles R. Brown of St Paul, Kansas; Justin and Racquel Voorhies of Cherryvale, Kansas

Godparents – Mike and Renee Brown of St. Paul, Kansas

Numerous cousins – Shay Hammans (Dustin); Renee Busby (Garrett); Billy Brown; Khloe Brown; Dustin Blackmore (Whitney); Dillon Blackmore; Jessica McClintick; Jerred Brewer; Jaden Brewer; Dylon Voorhies (Katie); Grant Voorhies (Kaytlynn); Griffin Voorhies; Kaden Housel (Taylour)

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Peggy "Peg" Brown; aunt, Kimberly (Brown) Fasciano; and cousins, JR Huffman; Randy Huffman; and Jordan McClintick.

The funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2024, at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Paul.  Burial will follow at St. Francis Cemetery in St. Paul.  The rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, at St. Francis Catholic Church.  The family will receive friends following the rosary.

Memorials are suggested to Kidd's Kids; St. Francis PSR, or Special Olympics of Kansas Southeast Region.  These may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.