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Carl Brewer Obituary

Carl David Brewer White Cloud Formerly of Lansing, age 69 of White Cloud and formerly of Six Lakes, and Lansing, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at his home. Dave was born on Feb. 20, 1940 in Lansing to Carl and Erda (Butler) Brewer and later married Karen Burch on June 30, 1979. Dave had worked at Diamond Reo, ASC Inc. and retired from Fisher Body in Lansing in 1990. Dave was a member of the White Cloud United Methodist Church and enjoyed restoring old cars and was a hot rod enthusiast. Dave served in the US Navy from 1958-1961. Survived by his wife, Karen of White Cloud; his daughters, Tina (Paul) Mitchell of Columbia, TN; Terona Killingbeck of Columbia, TN; son, Jerry Del (Judi) Sawyers of Six Lakes; grandchildren, Paul (Crystal) Mitchell II; Shina (James) Mitchell-Lewis; Tiffani Killingbeck; Cayden Killingbeck; Jeremy (Carla) Sawyers; Joshua (Samantha) Sawyers; Carrie Sawyers; 8 great grandchildren; sisters, Peggy Wollet of Lansing; Phyllis (Lee) Black of Eagle; Beverly (Owen) Phillips of Holt; his brother, Tom (June) Brewer of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. Visitation, Wednesday from 1-8 p.m. at the White Cloud United Methodist Church. Funeral services, Thursday at 1 p.m. at the White Cloud United Methodist Church with Pastor Jeff Bowman and Pastor Don Phillips presiding. Military Honors, under the auspices of the Newaygo VFW. Memorial Contributions to Hospice of Michigan, White Cloud United Methodist Church or VFW of the donors choice. Arrangements by Crandell-White Cloud, 1109 Court Street www.crandellfh.com 231-689-1492 or 1-888-358-8704

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 1, 2009.

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Judith Morcom

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Ron and Dona Rapp

September 1, 2009

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