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John Brainerd Obituary

John (Jeff) Brainerd
Jan. 14, 1941 - Aug. 24, 2017
Georgetown, Texas
Jeff was born in Baytown, Texas and graduated from Texas A&M with a BA in Human Resources. His Silicon Valley career included achievements at Varian Medical Systems, Hitachi Instruments and CPI. After 24 yrs in San Jose, CA, Jeff and his wife Kathy, traveled the U.S. for two years before settling back in Georgetown,Texas in 2015. He is survived by Kathy, sons Mark & Todd Brainerd & their families. A Celebration of Life will be held on 9/30/17 at 11 am; Wellspring Methodist Church, 6200 Williams Dr., Georgetown, TX.


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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Sep. 9, 2017.
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On the anniversary of Jeff's passing, Kathy, may the Lord Jesus comfort your heart. Love Ruth and Robert Goerner

Ruth Goerner

September 3, 2020

Offering condolences for your loss , may God grant you peace at this difficult time .

September 18, 2017

So sorry for your loss.

Evelyn Aguon - Varian Medical Systems

September 11, 2017

Kathy, Mark, Todd and your families so sorry for your loss. I knew Jeff such a short time, but, found him to be a quiet, humorous man. Please know that Robert and I share your grief and pray that God will wrap his comforting arms around you during this very difficult time. Love and prayers.

Ruth and Robert Goerner

September 9, 2017

Sorry for your loss Mark and Todd

Shirley Scott

September 9, 2017

I'm very sorry for your loss. May God's loyal love comfort you during these difficult times. (Psalms 119:76)

Maria D

September 9, 2017

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