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David Brewer Obituary

No services are planned at this time for David Ray Brewer, 69, Lawrence.

He died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Midland Hospice Care Facility in Topeka, KS.

David was born April 28, 1948, in Thayer, MO, the son of Lester Oscar and Lucille Watson Brewer. He graduated from Baldwin City High School.

He worked for many years as a Printing press Operator for Kansas Color Press and retired form Gates Bindery in Kansas City. For many years David played the drums for the local band Ann Brewer and the Flames. He had a love for music and he enjoyed visiting with the many friends he had at Arbor Court.

Survivors include a son Bryan Brewer, Baldwin City, seven grand children, three sisters, Barbara Edmonds, Lawrence, Ann Crosta, Anaheim, CA, Thelma Shay, Lawrence.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Herman Brewer and Charles Brewer.

The family suggests memorial contributions made in memory of David made to Midland Hospice Care or American Cancer Society, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home, 601 Indiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Online condolences may be made at rumsey-yost.com

Published by Lawrence Journal-World from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, 2017.
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I was deeply saddened to here of your passing, Dave. I appreciated your down to earth logic and humor as we worked together at Henry Wurst the 20 plus years I knew you. I'm a guitar player and singer just as I know you are a drummer and I hope you are playing drums in your next forever home.
Your friend,
David McCord

David McCord

November 30, 2017

I was deeply saddened to here of your passing, Dave. I appreciated your down to earth logic and humor as we worked together at Henry Wurst the 20 plus years I knew you. I'm a guitar player and singer just as I know you are a drummer and I hope you are playing drums in your next forever home.
Your friend,
David McCord

David McCord

November 28, 2017

Remembering David takes me back to many memories. RIP

Denise Coleman Mead

November 26, 2017

Bryan,
I am thinking of you, and so very sorry for your loss. Dave always made me smile whenever I saw him.

Susie Rockhold

November 23, 2017

My sympathies to the family Dave was a great guy. Al Hiller.

November 20, 2017

David was such a joy to be around. He was a gentleman to the end and loved by all his Arbor Court Retirement Community friends. We will miss him so much.

Tracy Harmon

November 20, 2017

I am so sorry for the loss of David. I will always remember his sense of humor. Love and hugs to Barb,Ann and Thelma. May he rest in peace in a pain free world.

Mary Higgins

November 20, 2017

i wll miss you my friend, rest in peace. may god have mercy on your soul.My simpathy to the Brewer family

randy engle

November 19, 2017

Very sorry for the Brewer family. Prayers for comfort. Judy McMillen Wagner

November 19, 2017

To the Brewer family, So sorry to hear about David. David is a great guy, always will be!! Enjoyed being around him and double dating with him after the band was done playing. May you rest in peace David.

Dennis Supancic

November 19, 2017

Many wonderful memories from his days with the Flames playing at the Catacombs/Shanty. Good guy then, good guy now. Can't beat that.

Jerry Harper

November 19, 2017

So sorry to hear of my cousins passing. I know he will be missed by all his family.

Louise Brewer Ferguson

November 19, 2017

Sorry to hear about David. May he rest in peace now.

Sue VonBargen

November 17, 2017

My simpathy to the Brewer family. I'm so sorry. Needless to say I have many memories of David and the band. May he rest in peace.

Barbara Chambers

November 17, 2017

So sorry to see a fellow flame burn out...far too soon. RIP David. You were loved and respected by all.

B. Scott Nelson

November 17, 2017

your my hero forever dad, I'm miss you dearly.

Bryan Brewer

November 17, 2017

It's been great fun and an honor having you as a brother-in-law for the past 35 years! You were inspiring to say the least! RIP my friend, enjoy your well earned peace!

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