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Dewey Lavern Brittain

Wichita, Kansas

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Brittain, Dewey Lavern, 81. We have lost a giant of a man and heaven has gained one of its most outstanding citizens. Dewey Brittain died on December 23, 2009 surrounded by his loving family after a brave fight with cancer. Born July 19, 1928, Dewey Brittain was born to Guy and Louise Brittain in...

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To the Brittain family. Dewey was a
great man. He would always pick a
person up who was down. He took care
of his employees like his family.
Some of the best times of many
peoples lives were working at Brittain
Machine. We were a family. God bless
Dewey and his family.

Earline, Mike, Debbie, and Regina:

I was so sorry to hear that Dewey passed away. I know he had a long battle with his illness.

He was truly one of the great men in Wichita aviation. I certainly enjoyed working for him at Brittain Machine.

I will keep him and you in my prayers.

was so sorry to hear about the loss of dewey. his name was brought up at our new years day cast iron welding party the antique motorcycle club has every year. wow, after a hard night of drinkin, thats the last thing you want to hear about. dewey was one kool kat. the last of the old school guys who would still bail you outta jail to get your but back to work. brittain, was the last place place you could still enjoy the day before christmas vacation with a bit of drink and sum good ole...

Dear Earline and family, The times I have spent with Dewey will be
cherished for the rest of my life.I well remember the first time we met
in Cincinnati, it was the beginning of a long and lasting friendship. Pat
and I will both miss him. God bless you and all your family. Charlie
Meade-- Cincinnati, Ohio

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. We always recall the good times when Dewey would share stories of our days as part of the USG family at Southard, OK. He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Bob and Carolyn (Livingston) Pharis

Sorry to here about Dewey, I just found out today. We had some good times at Brittain machine and down at the Crazy Horse Club. God Bless to you all.

Uncle Dewey,

I will remember you as the loving and charismatic man you are! I cherish all my memories of you from when I was a little girl and stayed with you at the ranch. I miss those days terribly. I love and miss you, please tell Grandpa Hi from me and I know the Heavens will be roaring with laughter from the two of you.

Mike, Debbie, Earline, Regina & family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will remember Dewey as a visionary businessman and a wonderful person. Wishing you peace during this difficult time.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.