Andrew Brake

1977 - 2018

ANDREW BRAKE Andrew Jason Brake (40) Heavy Equipment Mechanic for CAL FIRE passed away on August 9, 2018. He was born in Michigan to Melvin and Teresa Brake, but spent the majority of his life in Chico, CA. Andrew graduated from Pleasant Valley High School in 1996. He went on to complete the Mechanics Program and Fire Academy at Butte College. Andrew was a loveable and easy going man who enjoyed being outdoors doing his favorite things like riding quads, camping, and riding his motorcycle. His fire career was served with hard work, love and dedication in Humboldt, Monterey and Butte County. He will be remembered as a hardworking dad with a great sense of humor and tacky T-shirts. He made his family and friends know they were loved without even saying a word. After years of working out of the area, Andrew was ecstatic to get a job in Butte County as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic. This allowed him to be closer to his two daughters and still be a part of the career he loved. Being a part of CAL FIRE was his dream. He is survived by his two daughters, Marissa and Miranda; their mother, Liberte Herin; his parents, Melvin and Teresa; his sister, Lindsay; his brother in law, Bryan; his niece, Lily; his nephew, Jackson; and many friends and family, including his best friends, Buster and Mike the rat terrier. As well as his incredible fire family that stretches across the state of California. His service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. John's Episcopal Church at 2341 Floral Ave. Chico, CA at 5pm. Donations can be made to https://ifundahero.com/campaign/detail/4983. Send condolences online at NewtonBracewell.com