Bryan W. Huey
April 22, 1956 – November 1, 2024
In accordance with his wish cremation has taken place and private family services are being held. Memorial contributions may be given to Bare Backstage Productions, https://www.barebackstage.com/donors, the production company that produced Bryan’s last performance, Quatrefoil.
Obituary
Age 68, of Kalamazoo, passed away on November 1, 2024. He was born in Three Rivers, MI, the son of the late Glenn Huey and Harriet (Miller) Mardis. Bryan was kind, adventurous and outgoing. He graduated from Vicksburg High School class of 1974, and remained a loyal “Bulldog”, always looking forward to the next class reunion. After graduating he went on to earn an associate’s degree in business from Kalamazoo Valley. Hard work was a part of who Bryan was and had several jobs. From 1986 to 2002 he was a co-owner of B&L Bolt Company, 2002 to 2013 owned and operated Alpha Massage; was manager at Edward Rose & Sons from 2017 to 2020, worked as a Lyft Driver from 2017 to 2024 and was lastly employed as a chauffeur at Stryker. When not working, Bryan loved theater and enjoyed acting in and stage-managing productions at the Civic, Parish, Knockabout and New Vic theaters. He was also proud to have spent 15 years as a participant in the Vicksburg Rotary Showboat. Bryan made many friends in and around the theaters and was a beloved member of the community. He was an avid sports fan who adored the Michigan Wolverines and the Green Bay Packers. People fondly remember him for his phone’s “Go Pack Go” ringtone and over-the-top car decals. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed riding his bike whenever possible. Bryan’s warm smile, laughter and love will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves to cherish his memory two daughters, Andrea (Ben) Khlevnoy and Erin (Athens) Love; granddaughter, Evelyn Khlevnoy; siblings, Stephanie (Ron) Huey, Cynthia Rutledge, Michael Huey, Malcolm Huey, Shayne (Jamie) Huey, Brad (Shelley) Oleksyn, Bret (Kris) Oleksyn, Sean (Well) Mardis, Patricia (Cary) Brooks; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was also preceded in passing by a sister, Glenna Huey.
Bryan was always quick with a smile and very kind. He will be missed.
I would like to send all my prayers and wishes to the family, I worked with him during his time here at Stryker I was his backup driver when he had other appointments or days off. We would have great conversations on life and our past jobs and things we like doing during some of our rides together, I would joke about him being a Packer fan and myself being from Chicago being a Bear fan. SO do i need to say anymore lol He was very proud of the Picture that was taken when he went to the Packer games that Sunday and had to show me. He was truly a great friend and will be missed very much.
Bryan made everyone’s day a little bit brighter. He helped me at the front desk on the day of my first interview at Stryker. Then he greeted me with a smile on my first day when I was hired, and most workdays thereafter. He will be missed.
Bryan drove me many times during his time at Stryker. Always a warm and friendly person and we had lots of nice conversations. Thoughts and prayers.