Love & Support for the Gilstrap family

 Hi my name is Amanda (Mandy) Grondahl and it is with deep sadness and great care, that I am creating this fundraiser in memory of a dear friend Chad Gilstrap.

 

On April 28,2022, my best friend Brianna and her two sweet children, and their families suddenly had their worlds shook, and lost a piece of their hearts this week.

 

Chad (35) struggled with an autoimmune disorder called Angioedema for the last 15 years. Last Saturday Chad went to the hospital and unfortunately his body was declining and passed away Thursday, April 28th.

 

God wrapped his arms around Chad and took him peacefully to join his heavenly army as one of his angels.

 

Chad was an amazing father, husband, brother, son, friend among many other things. He was very passionate about his children, Madison (9) , Benjamin (2) ,and oh boy did he love His “B” (Brianna)! Chad was such a passionate and loving man. He loved his career as a journeyman electrician in the Local IBEW 76. Fond memories of Chad would always include the Seahawks, huskies, Dodge trucks, anything mechanical that he could tinker with, his love for the red, white & blue, and his family! I loved when I would see them, Chad always had a story for me, he could literally talk about anything with anyone, and if you wanted a debate he would love that challenge as well. He was such a friendly face if you ran into him at the grocery store!

 

I would like to raise these funds to help with funeral costs, medical expenses, and any other financial burdens.

 

Knowing these next days, weeks, months and years will naturally bring heartache and hardships. It is my hope that we can rally around this young family and raise tremendous support to alleviate as much financial pain as possible.

 

You can also give to this foundation by clicking the link below in Chad’s memory.

https://www.haea.org/index.php/

 

Please share the Gilstrap Family Go Fund Me via social media or by texting to friends and family.

 

Thank you for loving Chad, Brianna and her babies SO big! They deserve and need us now more than ever!!