John Brewer Jr

John "Chief" Brewer Jr.

PLEASANT VIEW - Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather, John Brewer Jr. passed away on September 24, 2007 at McKay Dee Hospital to be with his Lord Jesus at the age of 70. His courageous eight year battle with cancer ended.

John was born August 8th, 1937 in St. Louis, MO to Verna Kunz and John Brewer. He attended high school in St. Louis, MO and graduated in 1954. John earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from The University of New Hampshire in 1974 and also earned his Masters Degree from Golden Gate University in CA in 1983,

John joined the Air Force in 1956 and served in active duty for 27 years and retired in 1983 as a Chief Master Sergeant. As his second career he worked in civil service for another 22 years and retired from that in 2005. He was currently employed as an Acquisition Consultant for Kihomac. He loved his work which was his passion and enjoyed the people he worked with. John had a strong work ethic, a strong sense of accountability and belief that hard work and honesty is what it takes to be successful in life.

John married his first wife Nelda Riley in 1960 and later divorced. They had three children, Dan Brewer, Brian Brewer, and Jennifer Braden.

In 1986 John married Joan Puckett and acquired two step children, Jeffrey Puckett and James Puckett. All his children and grandchildren loved John dearly because he was such a wonderful example for them all to follow. John loved the Lord Jesus as his Savior and was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church in North Ogden. He was a Deacon at the church, helped with the teaching of the Sunday School, and was an Usher.

John is survived by his wife Joan, his children Dan (Liz) Brewer of Yuba City, CA, Jeffrey (Lisa) Puckett of Gig Harbor, WA, Brian (Tina) Brewer of Citrus Heights, CA, James Puckett of North Highlands, CA, and Jennifer Braden of Napa, CA. In addition, his sister Thelma Lucy, sister Mary Emerick, brother George Brewer, 12 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ray Brewer, and one sister Dorothy Lee.

The family would like to thank all the friends at Valley View Baptist Church and especially Pastor David Duncan for all the prayers, love and support. The family also wishes to express sincere thanks to the staff at McKay Dee Hospital and The Intermountain Hospice Team.

Funeral services will be held at Myers Ogden Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. on Friday, Sept. 28th at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call at Myers from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27th and Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Interment will occur in Sacramento, CA at East Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Intermountain Hospice or Valley View Baptist Church.
CemeteryEast Lawn Cemetery

Sacramento, CA
September 1, 2007

VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
September 27, 2007
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
September 28, 2007
11:00 AM