Gary Lee Brewer
October 19, 1939 — October 7, 2011
Gary Lee Brewer, of Eureka, formerly of Virgil, died on October 7, 2011 at the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, at the age of 71.
Gary was born on October 19, 1939 in Chanute, Kansas the son of Fred and Dora L (Endicott) Brewer. He was raised in the Virgil area attending local schools. After his graduation he joined the United States Navy serving his country with honor and dignity. After his discharge from the Navy, Gary attended Flint Hills Technical College earning his associates degree. He worked as a mechanic before going to work in the oil fields. Gary worked for Jackman and Jackman oil and later Sage oil before retiring in the mid 1990’s.
On March 22, 1979 he was united in marriage to Donna K. Overman in Eureka, Kansas.
He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Reynolds and Robin Brewer both of Eureka and son, Kevin Kelley of Virgil; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and sister Elsie Mozingo of Gridley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Andrew Brewer and grandson Hunter Brewer and granddaughter Natasha Reynolds; three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Koup Family Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Boles officiating. Interment will follow at Virgil, Cemetery in Virgil, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to VFW #2712. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
Gary was born on October 19, 1939 in Chanute, Kansas the son of Fred and Dora L (Endicott) Brewer. He was raised in the Virgil area attending local schools. After his graduation he joined the United States Navy serving his country with honor and dignity. After his discharge from the Navy, Gary attended Flint Hills Technical College earning his associates degree. He worked as a mechanic before going to work in the oil fields. Gary worked for Jackman and Jackman oil and later Sage oil before retiring in the mid 1990’s.
On March 22, 1979 he was united in marriage to Donna K. Overman in Eureka, Kansas.
He is survived by his daughters, Shannon Reynolds and Robin Brewer both of Eureka and son, Kevin Kelley of Virgil; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and sister Elsie Mozingo of Gridley. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son, Andrew Brewer and grandson Hunter Brewer and granddaughter Natasha Reynolds; three brothers and three sisters.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Koup Family Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Boles officiating. Interment will follow at Virgil, Cemetery in Virgil, Kansas.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to VFW #2712. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home at P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045, which was in charge of service arrangements.
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