J. David Brennan Jr.

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J. Brennan Obituary

Joseph David "Dave" Brennan Jr., 78, of Prairie Village, KS, died Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, following a battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Visitation with the family will be 6-8 p.m. Friday, January 10, at Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 71st St. & Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 11, at the church; burial to follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, KS. Dave was born on June 29, 1924, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Joseph David Brennan Sr. and Jessie Hocket Brennan. He graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1942; he became an Eagle Scout and was a member of Mic-OSay. Following service in the Navy during WWII, Dave graduated from Rockhurst College in 1949 and then served as a salesman or "professional visitor" in the printing industry, retiring in 1990 as a Vice President of McWhirter Company. He was also employed by Ashcraft and KC Litho and was owner of Production Planning. Dave's trademarks included his colorful bow ties and a business card wrapped in candy. Dave founded and was Past President of the Shawnee Mission Early Bird Toastmasters Club. Dave was a member of Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Overland Park, KS, where he served in many capacities. Following retirement, Dave pursued his passion for volunteerism, serving as past President for Serra Club, which is dedicated to church vocations; past officer of the Downtown Rotary Club #13; United Way Campaign Speaker; and various other service projects dedicated to others in need and community improvement. Dave is survived by his wife, Phyllis Kersey Brennan, and they celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past August. Additionally, their five children include Nancy & husband Tim Rafferty, Overland Park, KS, Susie & husband Paul Bower, Overland Park, KS, Barb Brennan, Wauwatosa, WI, Joe & wife Ann, Ogden, UT, and Molly Doering, Kansas City, MO. Grandchildren include Katie & Bridget Rafferty, Kelly, Molly & Matt Bower, Nicole & Michael Brennan, and Wint & Charley Doering. Dave also leaves his brother, Jerry, of Edina, MN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to KC Rotary Club Foundation, 1221 Baltimore, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64105, or Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 7023 W. 71st St., Overland Park, KS 66204. (Arrangements: McGilley & Hoge Chapel, 8024 Santa Fe Dr., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-642-3565)

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Published by Kansas City Star from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for J. Brennan

5 Entries

Meghan McBride

January 14, 2003

Dear Joe, Ann, Nicole, and Mike,

I'm sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. You and the rest of your family are in my prayers.

Love and miss you,

Meghan

Shirley & Milton Gordon

January 11, 2003

We enjoyed being your neighbor on Outlook Lane. Our deepest sympathy to all of your family

Cynthia Bell

January 9, 2003

I am so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. My husband, Klaus Schmidt, worked with Dave for several years at McWhirter Printing. Dave taught Klaus so many valuable lessons. And over the years, we would hear from Dave about this or that, I really enjoyed hearing about his travels. He really enjoyed his life. Dave always called me Ma Bell. When he took one of his many overseas trips, he brought back to me a small crystal bell from Ireland. It is on display in my hutch. He was a great Irishman, and friend.

Tony & Terri Caporaletti

January 9, 2003

Joe, Ann, Nicole and Mike:

Sorry to hear the news of your dad/grandad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Tony, Terri, Andrea and A.J.

Debbie Oszman

January 9, 2003

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I work with Susie and have heard some wonderful things about her dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Debbie Oszman

United Way of Johnson County

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