Brian Scott Likes, 54 formerly of Sheridan, WY passed away in Scottsbluff, NE, on August 12, 2025.

Brian was found deceased in his home August 12, 2025. Brian was born in Denver, Co as the 3rd child to Bruce and Linda. As a kid he enjoyed spending time with his siblings, Kendra, Eric, and Erin who often found themselves in more trouble than not. Brian was extremely close to his cousin Crystal, and since growing up together as kids it would be easy to say that sibling would be found more appropriate to say, than cousin.

Brian attended Faith Lutheran School, however found that school was not where he wanted to be. Make no mistake, his lack of education was viewed as no hinderance to him. Brian loved the outdoors, which was incredibly fitting in how he spent his life and enjoyed his career as a Mason. Brian lived for the out door’s and enjoyed fishing, boating and four wheeling. Scenery is what he loved watching, and finding secret spots that had almost no visitors in the wilderness was a sacred adventure for him as well as his dad and brother.

Brian was a jokester, a king of pranks. He could both dish it out and take it. Bry-Bry, Baby Brian, Cuzzy Wuzzy, and Uncle BB were a few nicknames given to him by various family members. Brian had a great sense of humor, an unforgettable laugh and just had a true joy about him. Brian was a father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He was the smile others needed, the hug that made you knew you were loved, and the laugh that made the moment just that much better.

Masonry ran deep through Brian’s blood. Following in the footsteps of his dad and his brother. Even though it was incredibly painful for him, Brian showed up each day anyway to lay bricks as a way to honor his father Bruce, and his brother Eric. The three of them traveled the United States building both together and separately. There is no way of knowing each and every job any of them did, nor all the states that they’ve impacted with their incredible talent, but Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Nebraska have been 4 states that without question possess the work of Brian. It’s a comfort to know that long after these three are gone, there will be evidence of the building’s they’ve built, and that they’ve created a lasting impact for generations to come.

Although Brian was nearly impossible to keep in touch with, he was deeply loved by his family and we all knew that he truly loved us all equally as deeply. We each have memories that will live on because of him, and he will be missed so much!

Brian was preceded in death by his mother Linda, Father Bruce, Brother Eric and other relatives. Brian is survived by his daughter Kayla (Jacob) Dismore, Daughter Shantelle (Ethan) Toth, Son Ryan Bass, sister Erin (Eric) Blair, sister Kendra Kinsella, as well as cousins, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Brian will be buried next to his dad and brother in Sheridan, Wy. We know without question, that’s what Brian would have wanted and it’s a honor for us all to ensure he is buried with respect and so much love.

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A Celebration Of Life will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Champion Kane Funeral Home at 11:00 am, with a reception to immediately follow the service in the Champion Kane Reception Hall.

Inurnment will follow the reception.

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Champion Kane Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangments.