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Kenneth Brewer Obituary
Dec. 26, 1942 - Dec. 6, 2012 (of heart failure)
Survived by brothers, Ted and Tom Brewer, sister, Barbara Arhbeck, children, Keith Allen Brewer and Cynthia Marie Brewer, and grandson, Kenneth Edward Brewer. Ken graduated in 1959 from Polytechnic High School, playing tackle on their CIF championship team. He also played championship football for Long Beach City College. He earned an electrical engineering degree from Long Beach State. Ken worked his entire life for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, starting in the 6th grade as a paperboy, retiring at age 59 as the head of transportation in distribution services He was an avid fisherman, skin diver, volleyball player, hiker and camper. He loved gardening and bird watching. Ken graced everyone he knew with his quick wit and charm. Memorial services will be held on Sunday, December 16, 2012, at 1 pm, at "Mothers Beach", Marine Park. Long Beach, CA. Please sign the guestbook at www.presstelegram.com/obits.
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Larry and Linda Olinger
December 24, 2012
As one who has spent a lot of Sundays at Mother's Beach over the years, I realize we have lost several old friends from there. But this loss hits particularly hard. Anyone who knew Kenny for any length of time knew him to be funny, caring, generous to a fault...the real deal. We only got to see him every couple of years recently, and it's sad knowing he won't be there the next time we're out there...we'll miss you, Kenny
Mike Miller
December 16, 2012
Kenny, you were one of our neighborhood childhood buddies. Later we worked together at the Press Telegram for over 40 years. I always respected you, and know you'll be fishing in heaven from now on.
Cynthia Scott
December 14, 2012
I met Kenny many years ago in the Long Beach volleyball league. I never played with him, always against him. He was a great guy. May he RIP...
Bob McDonald
December 13, 2012
I met Ken around 1962 when I first started atb theb P-T. Did many fun things with him & his familey, from water skiing on the Colorado River, to lots of snow skiing trips, one in paticular that we went to Mammoth & Keith broke his leg almost right after we got there, to going night diving for lobster. Miss you big guy, wish I could attend your memorial, but living in Idaho makes things hard. GOD BLESS.
Buddy Cilley
December 12, 2012
I am very saddened by the loss of my life long friend. We grew up together on Cedar Avenue and have quite a history together. I miss my friend Kenny.
Kenny cooking Goldren Trout in the High Sierra
Jill Senecal
December 12, 2012
Kenny was like a brother to me. Whether we were experiencing our love of the great outdoors or avoiding politics (no reasoning with him on that) he always had a story or little known fact to tell. Kenny was a caring person, never afraid to stick up for the innocent. He was a smart and reasonable person (except for politics…LOL), and sensitive to the emotions of others. He understood me, and for that I am forever grateful.
Terry Pettis
December 12, 2012
Ken was a life long friend from our school years together & our working years at the Press-Telegram. So many memories of this great person. He will be truly missed.
Sandy Wasky
December 11, 2012
Kenny, I didn't know you like Cliff did, but what I remember is how thoughtful you were. I so enjoyed our conversations while you were recovering from your illness. You lifted my spirits so many times. I hope I was able to do that for you also. You brought back so many wonderful memories. I know Cliff would have so much more to share. Glad I got to meet
you and the wonderful times at our Fish
BBQ that you shared with us. Thank You, Kenny, you will truly be remembered by so many.
Mary Ferrell
December 11, 2012
Kenny, I'm at a lost for words - something you never were. Miss you.
December 11, 2012
We will all miss you soooo much Kenny . . . but all the local fish are having a party!!! I love you man!
-Peace
-Crutch
Cindy Brewer
December 10, 2012
I love you Dad. You were the best dad I could ever have.
Allan Treffry
December 10, 2012
Thank you Kenny for the great stories and the great friendship.
My deepest condolences to your loved ones and to the many people whose lives you have touched, who will be missing you.
Fritz Heath
December 10, 2012
RIP Kenny. You were the best in transportation at the Long Beach Press Telegram.
Pattie
December 10, 2012
Kenny, you were a great friend and a fun volleyball player to play with! I missed our beer drinking days!
God Bless!
Joe Duerr Duerr
December 10, 2012
Kenny, You were admired for your knowledge, skills and accomplishments by everyone who met you, but most of all for your genuine good nature. You will be sorely missed by all of us.
David Lopez
December 10, 2012
Kenny was the "REAL DEAL" nice guy always upbeat.
Bill Winneshiek
December 10, 2012
I did not know Kenny that well and only played volleyball with him a couple of times before he had to quit playing, but I do remember every time he came to Mothers, he always brought a bunch of fruit for everyone. Very nice and caring human.
Pete Wintrich
December 10, 2012
Kenny, was a true friend and will be missed !
Rich Bradley
December 10, 2012
I meet Kenny playing volleyball over 30 yrs ago.He invited me to an open gym for Volleyball about that time and have meet a lot great people because of him.He will be missed by me and so many others.
Harvey Crow
December 9, 2012
...Kenny was a terrific individual, and a great teammate on our 1959 championship "Jackrabbit" football team. I know he will be missed.
Cher Mitchell
December 9, 2012
Kenny I will miss your wonderful smile, warm heart, our conversations about your beautiful fruit trees, your backyard fish fry, the stories and always opening your home to us. Thank you for being a part of my life. God Bless
Much love and aloha Cher
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