William Brunais

William Brunais

William Brunais Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Valley Memorial Park & Funeral Home on Sep. 16, 2025.

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William Alan Brunais passed peacefully in his home on February 19th, 2024. William married his lovely spouse, Rose in 1976 in Michigan and they spent all these years together. He lived a full life in many places, from Michigan to Missouri to Oregon and even Shang Hai, China. While he didn't have a formal education, his many long years at Nike paid off and William was recognized as a mechanical engineer. He also enjoyed working on things and staying busy, and can be seen working on his shed even when he probably shouldn't have been. William was an impatient man, but it was one of his many distinctive qualities. During the last two years of his life, William was part of Corridor Baptist Church in Hillsboro.
William is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Lucille, his three brothers Donald, Frank, and Russell, and his daughter Susan. William is survived by Diana Pomeroy, William Brunais Jr., Lisa Warren, Mellissa Bishop (Jacob), Daryl Brunais (Christina), Michael Brunais (Tracey), Donald Brunais (Ashley), many grand and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Mary Aman and Sir George of the Pug.

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