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Jackie Brumley Obituary

BRUMLEY, Jackie Died at home Saturday, June 10, 2006 surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Santa Rosa, she lived her entire life in Sonoma. Jackie gave many years of volunteer service to El Verano Elementary School, Sonoma Ballet Conservatory and Valley of the Moon Little League. She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Brumley, father Dr. William J. Newman, and mother Tekla Newman. Jackie is survived by her daughter Dana Rankin, son Aaron Brumley, son-in-law Michael Rankin, stepmother Geraldine Newman, brother Dr. Donald Newman, cousin Roby Newman, and her guys, grandsons Brandon, Zac and Nate Rankin. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Valley of the Moon Little League, P.O. Box 650, El Verano, CA 95433 or The Presentation School, P.O. Box 1220, Sonoma, CA 95476. Services to be held at a later date.

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Published by Press Democrat on Jun. 13, 2006.

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Coy Brumley

July 11, 2021

We beseech thee, O Lord, in thy mercy, to have pity on the soul of thy handmaid; do thou, who hast freed her from the perils of this mortal life, restore to her the portion of everlasting salvation. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."

Joane Carpenter

June 13, 2006

Dana & family I was very sad to hear of Aunt Jackie's death. She loved you all dearly. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. She will be greatly missed.



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Becky Goehring

June 13, 2006

Aaron, Dana & Mike and family: I am sorry to read of your mom's passing. I know you are a close family. I remember fondly our days at Sebastiani Theatre. I send you love and condolences. I know your Mom lives in your hearts forever. Becky

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