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EARL BRINKMAN Obituary
EARL BRINKMAN
Mar. 8, 1924 - Dec. 5, 2014
Earl Brinkman was born in Riverside, CA on March 8, 1924 and passed away on Friday December 5, 2014 at El Centro Regional Medical Center. He attended several rural grade schools in Imperial Valley, graduating from Central Union High in 1942 and then took a few classes at the Jr. College. After serving in the Philippines from 1944-46, (U.S. Army Pacific Theater 13th Engineer Battalion, Rank TEC5 and received the Bronze Star) during World War II, he returned to the valley and began a farming operation with his brother, Harold, who had just returned from Army duty in Italy. They grew alfalfa, cotton, flax, sugar beets, onions and melons and for five years fattened calves for market. Earl served on the McCabe School Board for twelve years, was a member of the Farm Bureau (president in 1980), Optimist Club, Jr. Livestock Committee and a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West. He also served as a trustee for Grace Lutheran Church and he taught a 4-H Small Engines Project.
Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Pearl Brinkman; brother, Harold; sister-in-law, Betty Denham Brinkman.
He leaves his wife, Anna; daughter, Karen (Jim) Forrester; son, Alan (Wendy); grandsons, Aaron and Taylor Brinkman and Specialist Drew Forrester U.S. Army; granddaughters, Alyssa and Megan Brinkman and Kacee and Audrey Forrester; nephews, Doug and Danny Brinkman; nieces, Dianna Brinkman Saario and Donna Brinkman Horton and many cousins living in the Illinois area.
The family wishes to thank all the personnel at Valley Convalescent Center for their kind, loving care of Earl for the past six months.
A memorial service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, 768 West Holt Avenue in El Centro on Sunday, December 14th at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Building Fund of Grace Lutheran Church or to the Humane Society of Imperial County, 1575 West Pico Ave. El Centro.
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Memories and Condolences
for EARL BRINKMAN
Rev. Gene Hill
December 19, 2014
"Well done, thou good and faithful servant!" Rev. Gene Hill, Meridian, Idaho
Dorothy Green
December 18, 2014
To the Brinkman Family, Just know that he was a wonderful father, friend, neighbor. He loved so many people and helped everyone that he knew. I will miss him. Just know that he is at peace with his Heavenly Father.
Mt. Signal class of 1938
chester Burchett
December 17, 2014
Went to Mt. Signal and Central high school with Earl and his brother Harold they were my friends ,will miss them. chester Burchett
Sharon Warnock
December 17, 2014
I met Mr Brinkman at the fair when I worked on the animal sales. He was so helpful in making sure everything ran smoothly. I am sure he is missed after his many years devoted to the childrn at the faur. A true gentleman,
Mike Emerson
December 15, 2014
God's Comfort to his family
Brittani
December 14, 2014
Dear Brinkman Family,
It is never easy to lose a loved one. May you find comfort in God's promise at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to you all.
December 13, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Earl. I remember all of the wonderful family gatherings with the Brinkman's and friends. May he rest in peace. Diane Furrer Fuqua - Salinas_
December 13, 2014
I was saddened to read about Earl passing away. I grew up across the road from the Brinkman's so I have obviously known them my whole life. We have lost another farmer from the early days of the valley and also another of the greatest generation. My best to the Brinkman family. This has saddened my day but I'm proud to have known him. Rest in peace neighbor and farmer.
Larry Haskell
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