Jeffrey Scott Brittle

Scott Brittle lived to 71 years old and stated, "I've had a great life and achieved everything I wanted in life". Born in Long Beach, CA to William and Patricia Brittle, he grew up near the beaches of southern California and the waters and mountains of the Seattle area. Sailing, camping, fishing and skiing formed an early hunger for adventure. He worked on a cattle and wheat ranch while in college at Washington State University, embracing ranch life with enthusiasm and learning the value of long hours and demanding work. His love of the Palouse region and the grains grown there showed up throughout his life, as he milled grain to make fresh flour for his sourdough breads. During college he started skydiving, and after 40 jumps realized he was fascinated with aviation. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force as an avionics technician. Within two years, he received a commission into the United States Navy and became a Naval Flight Officer on the P3 Orion. He met his future wife Betsy Klees on a blind date while stationed at Moffett Field, CA. His lifelong dream of fatherhood was fulfilled with the arrival of sons Atcheson and Thomas. He retired from the military after 21 years of service and entered the high-tech world. Randonneuring and bicycle touring became new adventures, pedaling miles all over the west and across the country. He became a recumbent bike evangelist, encouraging folks to try a new way of riding. Then Alzheimer's Disease struck Scott, and eventually put an end to those pleasures. But it could not take away the years of him being a wonderful husband, loving father, enamored grandfather, generous neighbor, bread baker extraordinaire, helpful bike mechanic, curious Christian, and man of great character. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betsy; sons Atcheson and Thomas (Catherine); grandchildren Bronson, Everlee and Hunter; Mother Patricia; sisters Bobbeann and Leslie; extended family and good dog Sunny. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org. Memorial service September 15 at 10 am at Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church, 728 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. Scott requests if you are able, ride your bike to the service; if you are a baker, wear your apron; bright colors and Hawaiian shirts requested. To our beloved Scott, we miss you deeply. "Fair Winds and Following Seas" as you transition to your new adventure.