Mason City, Iowa
NEWELL - The Rev. George W. Brighton, 85, of Newell, died Tuesday (April 28, 2009) at the Newell Good Samaritan Center.George Wayne Brighton was born Feb. 22, 1924, in rural Leland, the son of James and Rose (Baker) Brighton. His mother died when he was 7 years old and his father died by the time...
Read MoreI knew Rev. Brighton when he served the Klemme-Liberty congregations. I also have fond memories of being a camp counselor at Clear Lake's Methodist Camp under his leadership. He will be missed.
Arlys Arnold
May 15, 2009 | Falcon Heights, MN
My family and I always looked forward to renting his cabin in Okoboji every summer. He always kept it at an affordable rate ($10 a day I believe) and without his generosity our single parent family wouldn't have had a vacation. Thanks for the fine childhood memories pastor!
Scott Darnell
Westminster, Co (Formerly of Thornton)
May 14, 2009
I remember Rev. Brighton's bubbly enthusiasm, and sense of humor when he was at Klemme.
Eldon Gast
May 14, 2009 | Garner, IA
Your Klemme friends are sorry for your loss. We posted a link to Rev. Brighton's obituary on the klemmehigh.com news blog. We are thinking of you at this sad time.
Jane McClure
May 14, 2009 | St. Paul, MN
