Brent (Bub) Dale Didericksen was born June 20, 1994, in Grand Junction to Brent and Jennifer Didericksen.
He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Lacy Didericksen (Henry); his mother, Jennifer Didericksen (Brian Fish); his father, Brent Didericksen (Lisa Lyons); his sister, Andrea Didericksen; his grandparents, Jerry Morris (Jodi), Adele Spight (Bill), Betty Plummer, and David Cooley (Cheryl); his uncles, Brad Didericksen (Joyce), Jarett Morris, and Michael Gowen; his in-laws, Quentin Henry (Leslie) and LaRee Henry; and numerous cousins, extended family members, in-laws, and dear friends who loved him deeply.
Brent was preceded in death by his brother, Colten Didericksen, and his grandfather, Floyd Dale Didericksen.
He spent his youth with his family in the Montrose and Delta areas and moved to Gunnison during his middle school years. Brent attended Gunnison Middle and High School, graduating in 2012. During his senior year, he was an active member of the National Honor Society, which included one of his favorite trips to Washington, D.C. He and his family enjoyed trips with their friends to Lake Powell, where they wakeboarded and fished. Among their fondest memories was a fishing trip to Mexico, where he and Colten battled seasickness, but they managed to catch every fish that hit their reels. Some of Brent’s favorite memories were made turkey hunting with his father and Colten. Frigid temperatures, relentless fidgeting and an occasional misplaced step on a pine cone made for challenging hunts, but their determination never wavered. Their shared passion for the spring thunder created memories that would last a lifetime.
Brent attended college at Western Colorado University for a brief time, but realized that college wasn’t his life path. Inspired by his father’s work as an electrician and his time with Mr. Phipps in SkillsUSA, Brent found his own calling in the trades. Throughout his life, Brent had an unmatched work ethic, often working several jobs at a time. He worked at Burnstone Ventures for a period before starting at the Gunnisack, working two jobs simultaneously. Eventually he began working as a finish carpenter for Martin Klinowski, a family friend, at PCI Construction. Brent was a perfectionist in his work, often becoming frustrated when his project wasn’t looking the way he wanted it to. Over the years, he fine-tuned his skills and partnered up with Beckett Tyrer at Plumbline Mechanical to pursue a career as a plumber. He was admired not only for his ability to think outside the box and find creative solutions, but also for the pride and artistry he brought to every project.
Brent’s perfectionism extended far beyond his work and into the multiple hobbies he delved into. He loved cooking, crafting, fly and ice fishing, video games, target archery, backpacking, elk and turkey hunting, perfecting his firearms and bows, and long-range .22 rifle shooting. He eagerly shared his passions with family and friends. Brent inherited his love for cooking from his mom. He swapped recipes with her religiously and frequently added his own spin on them. He was a beast in the kitchen, and nobody dared step foot inside while he was whipping up a meal to die for. Whether discussing hunting strategies, finding new gadgets, or optimizing gaming techniques, Brent was always bouncing ideas off his friends, learning from their experiences, and offering his own insights. Through these shared passions, he built friendships that ran far deeper than the activities themselves.
Brent loved his family and friends with an unwavering devotion. To be counted among his “people” was to know a friendship marked by loyalty, protection and a love that ran deep. His close friends described him as someone who was always there for them, no matter what shenanigans they may have gotten themselves into, even if he was rolling his eyes while helping them out. Being protective and having an innate ability to judge character were in his nature. Brent’s female friends would bring the men they were dating around for the ultimate test. He was never wrong about whether they’d end up married or whether those men would get kicked to the curb.
Through Brent’s volunteer work with the PeeWee Gun Club and West Elk Archers, he shared his knowledge with children throughout our community. He embraced each child he taught as one of his own and treasured the many nieces and nephews who became family through his closest friendships. Brent’s love ran deep.
While working at the Gunnisack, Brent met the love of his life, Lacy, in the alley behind their workplaces during the summer of 2014. After their first date, the two were practically inseparable. They went everywhere together, including quick trips to the grocery store. They shared a love for dancing, finding joy in each other’s arms. They spent countless hours outdoors, dreaming of the adventures they’d share and the life they would build. Whatever life brought their way, they faced it side by side, loving each other fiercely and choosing to embrace life without regret. Together, they welcomed every adventure and opportunity to make memories. In doing so, they built a
life and shared a love that others could only dream of. Brent and Lacy were married at the courthouse in Gunnison on Sept. 10, 2021, and cherished five more years together as husband and wife.
In August 2019, Brent was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer, Desmoplastic Small Round Blue Cell Tumor (DSRCT). He was unaware at the time, but statistically, he had two years or less with his loved ones. Brent was a fierce warrior who faced his challenging diagnosis with realism, grit, grace, and a phenomenal sense of humor. Brent knew the time he had with his loved ones was growing shorter. He lived every minute to its fullest, from trips with Lacy to Hawaii and France to hunting with his dad to cooking with his mom and showing her the newest firearm trinket and most importantly making it a goal to beat his mother-in-law in every game they played. His determination was fueled by a love so profound that every additional moment together was worth fighting for. He wasn’t simply fighting to live; Brent was fighting for “one more day” with those he loved. That kind of love is unmatched.
Brent Dale Didericksen found peace Oct. 21, 2026, at home in his wife’s arms, surrounded by family sharing their favorite stories and memories with him. The space he leaves behind in the hearts of family, friends and community is immeasurable. Brent requested to be remembered not for the hardships he endured, but for the love he gave and the beautiful moments he shared with others. He wanted us to continue sharing his stories, pass along the love he fiercely gave and draw strength from his grit when life calls for it. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brent’s memory to Living Journeys, Gunnison Tough or the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Brent’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Fred Field Center on Nov. 20, 2026, at 6 p.m.
