Brian Thomas Dodds

Brian Thomas Dodds 9/22/1938 - 2/27/2011 He loved to make people laugh He was born in Los Angeles, CA to Connie Pugh Dodds and George Dodds. He had a career with the Los Angeles County Lifeguards that spanned over 25 years, but also managed to spend several years as a commercial airline pilot. At a young age Brian, along with a group of friends, moved to Hawaii and pioneered big wave surfing. As an elite group of "Watermen" they set the stage for the extreme sport that it has become today. The last 25 years of his working career were spent in the telecommunications industries, which afforded him the benefits of frequent flyer miles for extensive recreation travels with his loving wife. His free time was spent with his boat, fishing, golf, and laughing. He was a great role model for his family and friends, especially his grandchildren. He is remembered for his ability to make everyone around him laugh with his unique sense of humor. He leaves behind Linda his wife of over 25 years, son Brian Jr, daughter Terri Dietlein (Bill), stepdaughters Merry Belverud (Mike) and Traci Griffin, special friend Terry Nishiyama, 10 loving grandchildren, and numerous close friends. A celebration of his life will be celebrated at the Fox Island Yacht Club at 2 pm on March 26, 2011 when 'Brian will catch his final wave.' Donations may be made in his memory to The Chapel on Echo Bay, Fox Island Historical Society, or the Fox Island United Church of Christ.