TAU - Thinking About You DAD

Well a lot has changed since Dad's passing. There's not a day goes by that I don't look at his picture and wonder what he's up to. Who he's giving a hard time to (if he likes them) and who is worried about him not giving them a hard time to because he really doesn't care to be around them. No matter what, I'm sure he's either playing in a game or watching over one being played by his many great grandchildren. I'm sure he's already "fixed" many peoples broken equipment or given them advice on how to. I sure as heck know, I've caught myself many many times being in a pinch needing to figure out how to "rig" something up or fix something and asking him for help! "Okay Dad, help me out here! Just give me a hint, I know you're watching and saying.. DON'T THINK! DO!!! But somehow you get the message through to me and all of a sudden I get the job done. (wonder where I learned how to do that???? ;-) Halloween just passed and the real holidays are staring us right in the face. Dad wasn't much for Halloween, but Thanksgiving and Christmas was a different story. Eating and getting to play with the grand kids and great grand kids where his treasured times! I know he loves seeing them grow up and change from above. I don't really know why I decided to update this... I was searching for Peggy's address to ship something for Mom. I'm glad I did, because when I did, one of the hits was Dad's blog. I'm so glad I decided to put this up! It's a great place to come to see our family together for one last time. To be reminded of a funny weird wild hardworking family that knew how to work and play hard! Speaking of working hard. Think I'd better get back to it! Cause as someone that I knew once said... "You're burnin' daylight!" Love ya Dad! Tony

Memorial Day - Remembering all Friends, Family and Service Personel

Remembering Dad yesterday and throughout the weekend while visiting Sedan for my class reunion was a true treat. Not only to reacquaint with friends from the area, but also to pay tribute to friends, family and service personel that made an impact to myself and all those that have read this blog.

Since Dad's passing, several friends and family have passed. Not to mention the coutnless service personel that have gone before us all.

As I passed by the Peru Cemetery I alway give a salute to Dad... (the traditional "Brewster" honk of the horn)... If Dad EVER visited you at any point in time, I'm sure you remember him doing that. I'm not sure where he got it from or where it started, but I've always tried to continue it when I leave a friend or families house.

Just a simple way to remember him and the ones that he loved so much by telling him in his way... I love ya and can't wait to see you again!

God Bless y'all... Tony

Thanks to Everyone for a Wonder Service and Tribute

The grave-side service for Dad was amazing! Everything worked out and was a relief for Mom to have everything go smoothly. It was hot and windy up on the hill at Peru. Dad was one of the windiest guys you would ever meet so that was appropriate!

All of us have estimated that there must have been somewhere around 200 people there. Mom couldn't remember having seen that many people up there before. We were shocked to see cars lining the road up the hill with cars having to park almost down to the highway.

Cinda Osburn did an incredible job officiating the services which happened to be her first one since being ordained just last week. She and dad always had a special relationship. Cinda did a very good job keeping it together even with Gail and Peggy sitting in front... lol.

After the opening prayer, Lana and Monnie sang Amazing Grace which set the tone for the rest of the services with excellent harmony. Lonnie read the eulogy following, which was the copy that was used for the obituary.

The songs played for reflection during the service where picked by Landon (He Walked on Water), Eric (Daddy's Hands) and Mom,Gail and Peggy (Go Rest High on the Mountain). All moving and very descriptive of how all of us though of Dad.

Prior to the closing prayer, Cinda opened it up for people to say something about Dad which she started off by sharing how Dad attempted to teach her how to water-ski one summer on Hula lake. Nathan followed by sharing how Dad made sure Nathan new he was watching out for him while playing basketball and no one would lay a hand on him. Then Walter Darnell pretty much summed things up by saying "It's shows what kind of a man Bud was by the number of people that have come here to pay their respects, Bud was a great man.)

Immediately following there was a meal provided for family and friends at the Peru Senior Citizens center. Our thanks to the fantastic lady's that provided this for us! It was enjoyed by everyone and gave an opportunity to visit, reminisce and reflect in a very comfortable setting. Many donations will be sent to the Peru Alumni Scholarship and the Peru Senior Citizens funds in Dad's name.

Some of the attendees said to me that it was a perfect "Country" service, just like Bud would have wanted.

Mom is doing great and finally getting some well deserved rest. If you have a chance, please call, email or better yet, drop by for a visit with her! She'd love to see everyone. Most likely she'll be outside attending to her flowers, picking up sticks or raking leaves!

Thanks again for everyone's support, love and prayers!

Corrected and REVISED - Obituary for Dad

Thanks Shelley and Jeri Marie for bring this important omission to my attention! The Correction is made... THANKS for catching this! Mom told them and even spelled her name for him... heck, THEN I missed it in editing it as well!!!!

You can buy me books and buy me books, but all I do is look at the pictures! LOL This is why it has to be "TEAM" Burnin' Daylight... it really takes a team with the Brewster crew! (we also noticed there were some other important details that we left completely out as well)

Willard C. “Bud” Brewster Jr.

Willard C. “Bud” Brewster Jr., age 80, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, formerly of Sedan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2009 at the Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas.

At 3:09pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Bud Brewster passed away from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the Lord. Although we will miss him in body, we will never forget the impact the Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend Bud Brewsters' Spirit has made on each and everyone of us.

And what a beautiful day to be called to go to Heaven! No more pain and suffering... only eternal peace that will help him continue to influence our character and help us throughout our stay here. There's no doubt Dad will continue to provide for us in the ranks of the Angels! And he'd better hurry up and get his wings... Cause we're Burnin' Daylight!

He was born in Burbank, Oklahoma on May 23, 1928 to Willard C. and Clara M. (Ellis) Brewster. As a child Bud lived in Michigan and Arkansas before moving back to Peru, Kansas. He attended school in Peru, Kansas graduating from Peru High School in 1946. After High School he attended Independence Community College. As a hard-working young man, he made a living doing several things including: following the wheat harvest, picking cotton in Texas, he helped build Hula Lake in Oklahoma, worked cattle and many other hard jobs.

On March 8, 1951 he enlisted in the United States Army serving his country for two years earning the rank of Sergeant during the Korean conflict with active service before being honorably discharged on March 3, 1953. Later that year he married Joycelyn Jane Teehee of Peru, Kansas, they were married at Sedan, Kansas. He worked as an Oil Field Production Manager for Rigdon-Bruen Oil Company in Sedan for twenty four years before retiring in 1997. Prior to that he was employed by Darnall Brothers for 25 years. In 1997 they moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they have lived the past eleven years.

He loved to do any kind of mechanics work especially work on small engine repairs in his shop in the Bartlesville area. He enjoyed boating and teaching kids how to water-ski, this was where most kids and grandchildren learned the term "come on we're Burnin' Daylight". He was an avid water skier well into his 60's. He had a knack for inventing things such as the Sit n Ski, Can Crusher and countless other tools and devices well before they were in mass production. He was a champion blackberry and plum picker, worked with leather and loved playing basketball up until he was in his 50's. Gardening wasn’t just a hobby for Bud, his gardens were very large and helped provide not only food, but income for the family as well. One of his passions was to watch kids and grandkids play sports. He rarely missed a game no matter where it was being played. For many years he also spent his Fourth of July shooting fireworks for the Vinita, Oklahoma community.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Brewster of the home, three sons, Monnie and wife Lana Brewster of Fort Scott, Kansas, Lonnie and wife Bobi Brewster of Caney, Kansas, and Tony and wife Jeanie Brewster of Conway, Arkansas, two daughters, Gail and husband Jugg Swaim of Copan, Oklahoma, and Peggy and Steve Mumma of Dewey, Oklahoma, two brothers, Jim Brewster of Naylor, Arkansas and Vernon Brewster of Howard, Kansas and one sister Wilda Guest of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Otto Brewster of Colorado.

Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009 and Friday, April 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan, Kansas.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Peru Cemetery in Peru, Kansas with Cinda Osburn officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be held at a later date.

Paull-Bearers are grandsons Nathan Brewster, Eric Mumma, Landon Swaim, Hunter Brewster and Mikie Brannam.

Honorary Paull-Bearers are granddaughters Dustie Swaim, Rachel Mumma and Samantha Brewster.

The family has suggested memorials to the donor’s choice and may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

The family also has created a blog site to leave a message for the family, visit http://teamburnindaylight.blogspot.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

Arrangements have been for Dad's Memorial Service and Obituary

Hello all, here is the Obituary that will be published in several of the local newspapers...

Willard C. “Bud” Brewster Jr.

Willard C. “Bud” Brewster Jr., age 80, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, formerly of Sedan, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 21, 2009 at the Wilson Medical Center in Neodesha, Kansas.

At 3:09pm Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Bud Brewster passed away from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the Lord. Although we will miss him in body, we will never forget the impact the Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend Bud Brewsters' Spirit has made on each and everyone of us.

And what a beautiful day to be called to go to Heaven! No more pain and suffering... only eternal peace that will help him continue to influence our character and help us throughout our stay here. There's no doubt Dad will continue to provide for us in the ranks of the Angels! And he'd better hurry up and get his wings... Cause we're Burnin' Daylight!

He was born in Burbank, Oklahoma on May 23, 1928 to Willard C. and Clara M. (Ellis) Brewster. He attended school in Peru, Kansas graduating from Peru High School in 1946. After High School he attended Independence Community College. On March 8, 1951 he enlisted in the United States Army serving his country for two years in during the Korean conflict with active service before being honorable discharged on March 3, 1953. Later that year he married Joycelyn Jane Teehee of Peru, Kansas in Sedan, Kansas. He worked as an Oil Field Production Manager for Rigdon-Bruen Oil Company in Sedan for twenty four years before retiring in 1997. Prior to that he was employed by Darnall Brothers for 25 years. In 1998 they moved to Bartlesville, Oklahoma where they have lived the past eleven years.

He loved to do any kind of mechanics work especially work on small engine repairs in his shop in the Bartlesville area. He enjoyed boating and teaching kids how to water-ski, this was where most kids and grandchildren learned the term "come on we're Burnin' Daylight". He was an avid water skier well into his 60's. He had a knack for inventing things such as the Sit n Ski well before it was in mass production as well as a Can Crusher and countless other tools and devices. He was a champion blackberry picker, worked with leather and loved playing basketball up until he was in his 50's. One of his passions was to watch kids and grandkids play sports. He rarely missed a game no matter where it was being played. For many years he also spent his Fourth of July shooting fireworks for the Vinita, Oklahoma community.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Brewster of the home, three sons, Monnie and wife Lana Brewster of Fort Scott, Kansas, Lonnie and wife Bobi Brewster of Caney, Kansas, and Tony and wife Jeanie Brewster of Conway, Arkansas, two daughters, Gail and husband Jugg Swaim of Copan, Oklahoma, and Peggy and Steve Mumma of Dewey, Oklahoma, two brothers, Jim Brewster of Naylor, Arkansas and Vernon Brewster of Howard, Kansas; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Otto Brewster.

Family and friends may call from 12:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2009 and Friday, April 24, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Sedan, Kansas.

A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Peru Cemetery in Peru, Kansas with Cinda Osburn officiating. Cremation will follow and inurnment will be held at a later date.

Paull-Bearers are grandsons Nathan Brewster, Eric Mumma, Landon Swaim, Hunter Brewster and Mikie Brannam.

Honorary Paull-Bearers are granddaughters Dustie Swaim, Rachel Mumma and Samantha Brewster.

The family has suggested memorials to the donor’s choice and may be left in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 209 N. Douglas, Sedan, Kansas 67361.

To view the entire obituary online or to leave a message for the family, visit www.dwbfh.com.

The family also has created a blog site to leave a message for the family, visit http://teamburnindaylight.blogspot.com.

David W. Barnes Funeral Home of Sedan is in charge of arrangements.

Brand New Day and Chapter in all our Lives

Yes, today is the start of a brand new day for all of us... especially Mom. There's no manual for how do get through this and I have no doubt she is going to do an incredible job of handling things! We're all so proud of you Mom! Heck if she can raise us five kids and put up with all of our awkward stages ( I'm pretty sure I'm about to get over mine, ya right) then she can endure ANYTHING!

Most importantly a new day for Dad!!! I can see him now... makin' plans on all the lakes he's gonna be on and it's always like glass! (No white-caps Gail!) He won't have to spend hours teaching anyone who to get up on skis... they all know how!!! And as much fried chicken and potato salad as you can eat! I'll bet he's already asked Grandma Teehee for some of her famous chocolate cake! ( I know I will when I get there)

Bottom line is: He's in a much better place now and we can all take comfort that he's resting in the arms of the Lord and making plans of the rest of his eternal life!

As it stands now... the services will be this Friday the 24th in Sedan, KS. I'll know more this afternoon and will post an update as quickly as possible.

3:09pm Dad Got Called up to the Big Leagues

It's with great Pride, Love and Admiration that I post this entry onto Dad's blog...

At 3:09pm this afternoon Bud Brewster passed away from this life on earth to a much greater calling to be with the Lord. Although we will miss him in body, we will never forget the impact the Husband, Dad, Uncle, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend Bud Brewsters' Spirit has made on each and everyone of us.

From early this morning Dad has been surrounded by family. At approximately 9:30 this morning the oxygen was removed and dad started to complete his stay here with all of us. The morning was filled with peaceful song and prayer. He was showered with Hugs and Kisses from all of the kids that he used to care and provide for. It was truly a blessing for all of us to be with him today!

And what a beautiful day to be called to go to Heaven! No more pain and suffering... only eternal peace that will help him continue to influence our character and help us throughout our stay here. There's no doubt Dad will continue to provide for us in the ranks of the Angels! And he'd better hurry up and get his wings... Cause we're Burnin' Daylight!

I'll provide an update as soon as we know details for arrangements in the coming days!

On behalf of Mom and my brothers and sisters, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for our family!

God bless you all,
Tony