Dr. Donald L. Brust

Dr. Donald L. Brust passed away at his home after a very long battle with cancer. He was born in Minnesota and raised on a cattle ranch in Grangeville, Idaho. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ina; a son "Chip", in Oceanside; a daughter Kathryn, in Salt Lake City, Utah; three grandchildren, Jay, Grant and Taylor Brust of Oceanside.Dr. Brust was former owner of the Oceanside Veterinary Hospital where he practiced large and small animal medicine for 38 years. He retired due to illness and began raising avocados in Bonsall and Fallbrook.He took an active role in his community. He served two terms on the Bonsall School Board. He was active in the local 4-H clubs, helped establish the Soccer Club of Oceanside, was a certified track and field official having officiated in many county and state track meets as a timer. As such, he was selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee to serve as a timer at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and the Olympic National Trials in New Orleans, LA. He was a 50+ year member of Rotary International having served as president of Carlsbad Rotary and a charter member of Bonsall Rotary where he also served as president. In 2018 he received commendation from California Veterinary Medical Association for Outstanding Community and Professional Service Award for 2018.He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.A Celebration of Life will be held March 2, 2019 from 3-6 p.m. at the VFW hall at 1175 Old Stage Rd., Fallbrook, CA.In lieu of flowers, donations to the following would be appreciated: Elizabeth Hospice, 500 La Terraza Blvd. #130, Escondido, CA; Rotary Foundation,14280 Collections Dr., Chicago, IL 60693; Wounded Warrior Foundation.