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JAMES BRAZELL Obituary

James Cavert Brazell CW4 (Ret.) James C. Brazell, 79, of Tacoma, WA, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 after a valiant battle against cancer. Born December 7, 1931 in Fairfield County, SC, James was the second of five children. A military veteran, James met his wife, Michiyo (Shibata) Brazell, in Japan. His service record included tours to Korea, Greenland, Germany, Vietnam, and Okinawa, and he retired from the Army in 1975. After retiring from the military, James worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for several years, then worked for the Civil Service at Fort Lewis. A beloved husband, father, and friend, James touched the lives of many. James is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, two daughters, Rose, Puyallup, and Linda, Utah, son James, Jr., Tacoma, three grandsons, a granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and great-grandson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and a grandson. His funeral service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924 East 176th Street, Spanaway, WA at 1 p.m. Reception to follow on site. Donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 ( www.stjude.org ), on behalf of James C. Brazell preferred.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 4, 2011.

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Margaret (Zwosta) Hansen

March 14, 2011

Mrs. Brazell, Rose, Linda, and Jimmy, I just heard the news. I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was such a great man. I have fond memories of the time we lived across the street from you. Know that you are all in my thoughts.

John Shoaf

March 8, 2011

I just heard of the passing of Jim from a mutual friend, Bob Oba. Jim and I worked together at Fort Lewis for many years and shared more than a few "cold ones" together. Jim was a dedicated, hard working family man and a great mechanic. You'll be missed Jimmy!

February 5, 2011

Michiyo and family,
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a good friend to my dad for many years and he will be greatly missed. You are in our hearts and prayers.
Danny & Susan Painter (Graham, Wa.)

Steven Kimball

February 4, 2011

I am really going to miss you Jim, all of our talking, disagreeing about everything under the sun, I mean it when I say that your one of the smartest, most interesting, most knowledgable men I have ever known. To know you is to know that underneath of that gruffy, grumpy, rough exterior, is one of the kindest, caring, compassionate, men I have ever met. I told Rose all the time that I very much liked spending time with you, you'll have a special place in my thoughts and memory .

Rose Kimball

February 4, 2011

Dad, I miss you so much and wish that I had been able to tell you good-bye. You were a wonderful father and husband. Sean and I will miss calling you for directions when we visit the Carolinas. We will keep in touch with your family, carrying on your tradition, and we will travel your paths to keep your heritage alive...

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