Brian Edward Oldham

Brian Edward Oldham, age 57, a longtime resident of the Phoenix area, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024. He moved to Phoenix in 1976 and attended Bourgade Catholic High School where he played football and enjoyed wrestling, times he cherished. Throughout life he enjoyed a good game of golf with his dad and brothers. Brian was a loving father and grandfather, always putting them before himself. He had a love for Rottweilers (Tonka, Belle and Piddles). He was unmatched in his selflessness and never hesitated to help others. He joined the US Air Force after graduation from high school and spent the next 20 years as a Survival Instructor. Brian traveled to every part of the world instructing US military and foreign allies on survival skills and techniques. Brian served in combat in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan specializing in personnel recovery and special operations. Brian retired from the military in 2005 and moved his family from England to Peoria, Arizona. He worked for R&G Medical Legal Solutions from 2006 to 2015. He purchased this business from his mother, the founder of R&G, in 2015 to present. He was a successful CEO of this veteran and family- owned company providing litigation support for many pharmaceutical companies, corporations, and hospitals nationwide. Brian was born to Anthony and Rosie Oldham on October 19, 1966. He passed away unexpectedly with his family and friends at his side. He is survived by his parents, Anthony "Tony" and Rosie Knight Oldham, as well as his brothers (Kevin Oldham-deceased), $teven and Kenneth Oldham. Brian has five children and five grandchildren. Anthony Cole Oldham, Alexys Young (Mother-Kim Davenport), Jacob Lancaster, Grace Lancaster and Molly Lancaster, (Mother-Fiona Lancaster- Oldham). Grandchildren: Jude Young, Dove Young, Brealynn Lancaster, Alyssa Lancaster and William Lancaster. The honorary pallbearers for a closed family service were: Ken Oldham, Steve Oldham, Dustin Oldham, Valorie Ortega, Dennis Ortega, Cole Davenport, Michael Henley and David Walker. Moment of Silence The Moment of Silence honors those who give the gift of life while remembering their families. It is our Hope that reflecting on one very generous life will lead to deeper reflection and even greater generosity, ultimately transforming us and our world. This moment serves to remind all of us on the care and recovery teams of our role in passing on the heroic gift of life from one human being to another. We now take a moment together as we face our shared efforts and mutual hope of saving lives and healing others. We extend respect to the donor, the donor's family, the recipients and their families. We gather to honor Brian Oldham and the gift of life to be shared. The family of Brian Oldham offered these thoughts by which we understand who shared the gift of life today and the meaning of donation for this family. Luke Air Force Base Honor Guard Presentation of the Colors National Anthem - Becky Babb Taps Jaclynn White Officiant Robert Wall Amazing Grace - Becky Babb Rosie Oldham - Mother Lt, Col Cole Davenport -Brother-in-law/Friend Eulogy - TSgt Anthony C. Oldham- Son Memorial donations can be made to Bourgade Catholic High School in Phoenix, AZ - 602-973-4000 - https://www.bourgadecatholic.org Soldier's Best Friend - Service Dogs for Veterans in Peoria, AZ - 623-218-6486 https://soldiersbestfriend.org