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BRIAN OWEN Obituary

Brian William Owen Brian was born January 15, 1952 in Tacoma, Washington to Patricia and William Owen and passed away February 28, 2013 in Federal Way, Washington. He attended Kindergarten through high school in Federal Way Schools. He was an owner/operator of a Snap On Tools franchise in the Fife and Tacoma areas. He got his pilots license as a teenager and loved to fly, especially the B-17G which belonged to the Commemorative Air Force that restores WWII planes, which he was a member of for 35 years. He was an avid photographer and loved antique cars. He loved people and could talk to anybody. He was happiest with his wife Pat. He was preceded in death by his father William in 1992 and his wife Pat in 2004. He is survived by his mother Patricia, brothers Kurt and Darren and sister Janiene. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013, 11:00AM at Hill Funeral Home in Puyallup, 217 E. Pioneer Ave., Puyallup, WA 98372. 253-845-1172.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 24, 2013.

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Steve Scott

April 20, 2013

I knew Brian when we were young men in our late teens and into our 20's through DeMolay. He always had a great sense of humor and a thunderous laugh.

Far too soon to leave this earth.

Patricia Fisher-Harlan

March 26, 2013

It was a blessing to know Brian. What a sweet man.

J. Ellis

March 26, 2013

It was a pleasure to have you for my Snap-on rep for 10 years at WPI in Fife. You went way to early and I wish I'd stayed in contact with you when I moved on to Kenworth Northwest. I'll always think of you when I look at my tool box and snap-on tools. Farewell my freind.

March 26, 2013

Godspeed Brian Owen...you are back with Pat.

Mary Vance-Nasvik

March 25, 2013

Brian, it was wonderful spending time at our 40th reunion! You are too young to be gone!! May you rest in peace and with your wife and parents.

Terry Deahl

March 24, 2013

Brian, you will be missed but not forgotten. I so wish we would have kept in closer contact but it seems life is a whirlwind and we don't take the time to appreciate the friends and loved ones around us. There reaches a point that it's too late and we then only have regrets to think about. I will sure miss you buddy and here's hoping that you have safe journey's and are sharing time with Patricia and your Dad.

Bill Hyatt

March 24, 2013

I was saddened to read of Brian's passing. I have known Brian for nearly 40 years, and have always enjoyed our talks and passion of cars. Having you as my Snap-on rep, for all of these years, was just a plus. You will be missed by many, and your passing leaves a void. Rest in peace my friend.

March 24, 2013

Thank YOU for your service and for keeping our Country free. Wish we had other individuals who loved this Country enough to serve to keep our FREEDOM!!!

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