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.