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William Brosier Obituary
William S. Brosier, 86, of Cocoa Beach, passed away May 24, 2011, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Bill was born in Flint, Michigan. His parents moved to Fort Myers, Fl. in 1926 where his father, Dyke opened the first Firestone Store.
He graduated from Fort Myers High School in 1942 and attended the University of Alabama. He was a member of the Million Dollar Band. He entered military service in the fall of 1943 and was assigned to the 96th Infantry Division at Camp White Oregon. He served through basic and amphibious training prior to shipment to the South Pacific Theater. He fought in the battle for Leyte and Okinawa.
He married his high school sweetheart, Louise Lynch, in 1945 and they returned to the University of Alabama to complete his education as a Mechanical Design Engineer. He was employed by N.A.C.A. the precursor to N.A.S.A. at Langley Aeronautical Research Center in Virginia. Two of is most significant accomplishments were his design of the current aircraft landing gear and his involvement in the preliminary testing of rocket state separation systems. He was a member of Hampton Presbyterian Church and served as Head of Ushers. He later transferred to Kennedy Space Center. After retirement from N.A.S.A. he worked 10 more years for Boeing.
He served as a member and secretary of the Cocoa Beach Planning Board for 26 years. He prepared the initial Cocoa Beach Comprehensive Plan. He was a member and Deacon of Riverside Presbyterian Church. He also was a member of the volunteer auxiliary at Cape Canaveral Hospital.
His wife, Louise; daughters, Deborah Williams of Coker, Alabama and Barbara Brosier (Taylor Watson), Tuscaloosa, Alabama, survive him. He is also the grandfather to Barbara Straughn (K.C.) of Northport, Alabama, Jason Williams (Haven), of Tuscaloosa Alabama and John Williams of Northport, Alabama. He has eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be from 6 till 8 PM Tuesday, May 31st at Beckman-Williamson Funeral Home in Cocoa Beach. Funeral Services will be held 2 PM Wednesday, June 1st at Riverside Presbyterian Church. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery in Winter Haven.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donation to be made to The Haven for Children (P.O. Box 327 Melbourne, Fl. 32902-0327) and Riverside Presbyterian Church.
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randy brosier
December 18, 2011
i hope i can be there randy charles brosier flint michigan 1302 clancy ave 48503
George Kistner
September 4, 2011
Aunt Louise, Barbara and Deborah,
I have been somewhat out of touch with my family and I just found out about Uncle Bill's passing. I am so sorry to hear of this. Uncle Bill was a wonderful man and I had lots of fun talking to him about the old times out at KSC. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I know uncle bill is in the heavens now just where he belongs. God bless.
Ruth Hatch
May 31, 2011
Barbara, Deb, and Mrs. B - I'm so sorry for your loss. Mr. B was kind and loving man and so much fun to be around. He will be missed.
Lorraine, Doug, and Katie
May 31, 2011
Barbara, Deb and Mrs. Brosier, Our hearts and prayers go out to each of you. Heaven has gained a great new angel. Mr. Brosier will be dearly missed by so many people. He touched more lives that we will ever know. May God hold you in his arms and give you comfort.
Love from your Classmates of CBHS "68".
May 30, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
J o Anne Bleichner
May 30, 2011
Debbie and family, So sorry for your loss. May your memories bring you great joy. I will be praying for all of you through this difficult time. Keep in touch, love,
Nancy Pearce-Welsh
May 29, 2011
I worked with and for Bill from 1964 through 1976 at NASA. He was a true gentleman and I enjoyed working for him very much. God bless Louise, his daughters Deborah and Barbara and his grandchildren.
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