Richard Brimmer Obituary

Richard "MacGyver" Brimmer, 56, of Desert Hot Springs, CA, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2007 at Desert Regional Hospital, after being in a motorcycle accident on Thursday night, November 29, 2007 in Palm Springs, CA. He was born on October 19, 1951 to Richard Archie Brimmer and Jo-Ann Beaman of West Los Angeles, CA. His father was killed in a logging accident when Richard was just an infant. his famous grandfather was Richard Dix, a movie star of the 20's, 30's and 40's who died in 1949. Richard is survived by his wife, Eileen Brimmer of Fullerton, CA; his daughter, Amanda; and one granddaughter, with another grandchild on the way. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him including his loving aunt, Sara Sue Dix of Desert Hot Springs, CA; his sister, Rachelle Nolan of Huntington Beach, CA; his pal and cousin, Greg Zamarin of Montana; his uncle, who was his father's twin brother, Bob Dix of Chatsworth, CA and his nephew, Zack Nolan of Huntington Beach, CA. Richard loved the beaches of Santa Monica, the mountains of Montana, his friends of Pioneertown, in the High Desert above Yucca Valley, and getting in the wind on his Harley. He was always a free spirit. Appropriately, his ashes will be spread over the mountains of Montana, near the home he finally found and where now his spirit is truly free. Many of Richard's friends have a bond with him that will never die. Wiefels of Palm Springs, CA handled the cremation. A Celebration of his Life will be held in Palm Springs at a date and time yet to be determined. For those interested in attending please write to Dix-Brimmer, P.O. Box 744, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240.

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Published by The Desert Sun on Dec. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Brimmer

10 Entries

Cynthia Hale

December 14, 2008

I never had the pleasure of meeting you, and had hoped that I would some day. I grew up next door to your dad and family. Sara Sue was my best friend as we were growing up and your dad, Richard, was my brother's, best friend until his untimely death. I'm hoping that you now have met up with your dad and grandfather and are getting to know the ropes in that dimension. Sara Sue misses you terribly and I hurt for her. Take care and we all will catch up in the future. Love, Cynthia Brown Hale. P.S. Give your dad and grandfather a hug for me.

Rachelle Nolan

January 1, 2008

Richard
I will always remember the love, encouragement and PROTECTION you provided to me growing up. I will never forget you holding me when I was scared. You will forever be in my heart, soul and on my mind. I am consoled my knowing you are going to the place you wanted to be, Montana!
I Love You Rich.
Your Sis!

Daniel Brown

January 1, 2008

I promise you Richard that I will love and protect your sister as you always did.

Sara Sue Dix

December 31, 2007

For those of you wishing to attend Richard's memorial, January 5, 2008;
Please join us @ 2:30 PM at "The Loft" 145 S. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. Thank You for your thoughts and prayers..Dix-Brimmer Family.

Robert Brimmer

December 21, 2007

I will always remember Richard as a rock. In the time that we spent he stood for what he believed in and wanted to do. He was always quick with a joke, story or an expression to make you laugh, and faster than that when you needed a friend.

Sara sue Dix

December 18, 2007

Rich - You will always be my best friend and in my heart and soul forever. We are still going to Montana, just in a different way than we had planned. God Bless You.
Your loving aunt, Sassy Sue

DANA (CRAWFORD) DRESNER

December 17, 2007

RICHARD, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE TRULY MISSED. JAKE, BO, MORGAN, BROOK AND MYSELF LOVE YOU AS FAMILY. AS I SAID AT YOUR MEMORIAL SERVICE AT BILLIE'S ON 12/16/07, I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL TO YOU IN BEING JAKE'S BROTHER AND SEEING HIM THROUGH HIS SPIDER ILLNESS AND RECOVERY. GOD BLESS........WE LOVE YOU.

Jennifer Gross

December 17, 2007

All my memories of you Richard are such kind,loving ones.You were always so cheerful,helpful and just made a person feel better about life.I feel so sad that you are no longer with us.I will miss you.I remember the many months you spent in Minnesota and how you loved the outdoors so much .You were so adept at so many things,carpentry,fixing just about anything and just always so helpful.And just fun and kind to be with.I am glad that I had the opportunity to spend time with you.

Uncle Bob Dix-Brimmer

December 15, 2007

Richard was a man among men. His heart was as big as all outdoors. Since childhood, he loved being in the high mountains, fishing up remote rivers, owned and operated a firewood supply company, worked in housing construction from the slab to installing the roof. His excellent work ethic was well known. He'll be missed by all who knew him.

Francine Wayne

December 15, 2007

You will always be in my heart, Richard. I will love you always.
You will be missed by us all, and thought of everyday of our lives.

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