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Thomas Brashears Obituary
83, passed 8-29-13 in Garden Grove, CA. Thomas was born 3-29-1930 in Phoenix to Kathryn Hicks & Claude R. Brashears, Sr. He was 3rd of 4 boys, who was active in Scouting & earned his Eagle as part of Phoenix Troop 38 in 1947. He graduated North High in 48 & by July of 49 was on active duty in the Army. In 52 he married Billie M. Pruitt who was killed in a car accident near Nogales, AZ. In 57 he married Helen Lee & had David & Megan. In 62 he married M. Toni Perry & had Thomas P. while also inheriting additional kids (Michael, Deborah, Nikki & Brenda). Years later he married Marcia (Dunbar) Roberts & inherited, Keith. Although he had been bed-ridden, his passing was peaceful. All who knew him could agree that his greatest accomplishment was loving all of his family equally be they blood or not. Thomas is survived by Brothers: Claude R., Jr. of Glendale & Joseph L. of San Diego, CA Sons: Michael R. Kell of Santa Ana, CA; Thomas P. Brashears of Huntington Beach, CA & Keith Roberts of Albany, NY. Daughters: Deborah L. (Kell) Amundson of North Ogden, UT, Nikki S. (Steindel) Rodriguez of Las Vegas, NV, Megan S. (Brashears) Paulus of Glendale & Brenda L. (Steindel) Cohen of Tustin, CA. As well as 13 Grandchildren & 17 Great-grandchildren. A service in his honor was held at Los Angeles National Cemetery on 9-12-2013 at 10:30 AM. He was also interred there near his Grandfather, Thomas B. Hicks buried there 59 years before.
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Thomas Brashears
October 12, 2013
Dad: I can't believe its been a month since we buried you. Although life was less than ideal before you passed, I 'm really missing you! I'm sure your catching up with Grandpa, Grandma, Mom David and Austin!! Love you lots- your Son
Debbie Amundson
September 17, 2013
My Step-dad, Tom Brashears was the first and only Dad I ever knew or remember. He was fun, witty, and could always make you laugh. Even though he was my step-dad I knew he loved me. He had a hard life, and I am sad he had to live with so much pain and heartbreak. He loved to go fishing and camping, and I remember my first fishing trip was with him, I remember camping many times including trips to Yosemite, the Gand Canyon, and Jacobs Lake near Fredonia, AZ. He had a big heart, and I wish I could have seen him more in the past few years. I know he is enjoying his body again, as he can now do things he hasn't been able to do for 20 years. Missing him can be hard, but the special memories help remember the good things and good times. Remembering you always. -Love, Deb
September 13, 2013
Miss you Dad, wish that we could have gone fishing together more often, I know that your fishing now with David & Austie and hope you save some fish for me, when I get there. Love you and miss you Mike
September 13, 2013
Would you be the Brashears family that attended Grace Lutheran Church? If so...I am sorry to read about the loss of your Father. I was not aware of the extended family and I am sure you will gain strength from each other. If I have mistaken the family, I apologize and send healing thoughts your way.
Charlie Schindler
Charles Schindler
September 13, 2013
Would you be the Brashears that attended Grace Lutheran Church in the 60's and 70's...? If so... I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. I did not know of the extensive family background and I am sure you will all gain strength from each other. If I have mistaken the family, I apologize and send healing thoughts your way. Charlie email: [email protected]
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