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David Brownson Obituary

David A. Brownson David Brownson died at home with his family on September 18, after a struggle with cancer. He was 56. David Arthur Brownson is survived by his wife, Kevis; son, Dan; daughters, Sally, Amy, and Molly; son-in-law, Matt Cormier; parents, Howard and Mary Brownson; brother, Don and his family; sisters, Kris Carey, Nancy DeRoche and their families; foster sister, Juanita Matsuoka. He had one granddaughter, Donatella. His cousins in the Bugbee and the Powell families were also very important to Dave. He felt deep devotion to his wife and children, his tightly knit extended family, his colleagues at the port, and especially to God. He was an usher at St. Philip Neri Church. The Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 23, 1:00 p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, High St. and Van Buren, in Alameda. There will be a Rosary 7:00 p.m., Friday the 22nd, also at St. Philip Neri. For further information, please call GREER FAMILY MORTUARY 510-865-3755

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle on Sep. 21, 2006.

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Cathy McClure Lindberg

October 8, 2006

I just heard the news today, Oct. 7th. Dave was the big college kid next door! So cool! And he had a drivers license and cute friends. I was about 12 at the time, so he seemed so grown up to me. So very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with all of you! I am sure Dave will be greatly missed.

Jack Suite

September 29, 2006

I was deeply saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I counted him a friend, and relied on his sage advice and wise counsel when I was manager at PMA's Oakland office. The maritime industry has lost one of its best and brightest, and is a lessor place for it. Rest in peace, Dave, you're in my prayers.

Jim Wigge

September 24, 2006

This is what I knew and loved about Dave Brownson: He was a great friend who never waivered; he loved his wife and family; he had a great and contagious laugh; he was so smart and confident just short of being a snob; he was easy and fun to talk to; men respected him and women loved him; and he kept the most organized and immaculate shelves I have ever seen. He was a man's man. We were friends for 45 years, and while I wish I had seen more of him, I would not have traded the time I shared with him for anything. God bless his memory.

Donna Milgram

September 23, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Don & Gigi Koubek

September 21, 2006

David's passing is a sorrowful time for your family.



Words are so inadequate at a time like this.



There is so little one can say, but our hearts go out to you.



Please accept our deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.



Don & Gigi Koubek

Priscilla Harris Morse

September 21, 2006

My deepest condolences to David's family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad and difficult time. Don Blum also sends his condolences.

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