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BREW ROBERT ENGLISH BREW (Age 56) Died September 29, 2010. Robert is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Clark-Brew of Tucson, AZ; daughters, Katie Leigh (15) and Elsie Grace (6) of Tucson; his brother, Bill of Falls Church, VA; his sisters, Elizabeth and Katherine Barbee of Arlington, VA; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Frank and Peggy Brew. He was a graduate of George Mason University and the University of Arizona with degrees in Geography. He spent his childhood in Arlington, traveled extensively through Europe and sailed the Caribbean. He spent most of his adult life in Tucson where he taught Geography at Pima Community College. A memorial service will be held in Arlington or Bethany Beach, DE at a later time.
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Lili Geyelin
November 18, 2010
To Robert Brew's family: I am shocked and terribly saddened to learn of Robert's death. We were friends going back to 1975. We met through the Nelson family and the Adams Morgan neighborhood scene. I'd lost touch with him over the years, but lived in Tucson in the '90's - I actually rode out with him from DC when he was moving back to teach geography. I regret not making more of an effort to reconnect these past years - he will leave a giant void in so many lives.
I have pictures of Robert in Tucson I'll try to dig up and pass on to you Elizabeth. The world has lost a remarkable man.
Lili Geyelin, San Diego, CA
Elizabeth Brew
November 10, 2010
To all of you who have expressed your fond memories and kind words to our family, we are very thankful and touched.
Robert was an amazing man, had many friends and loved ones, far and wide, and is sorely missed.
His daughters have requested that a memory book be put together for them to refer to over the years. Robert knew so many people, in different ways at different times; any photographs, stories, special memories, or sentiments you may wish to contribute would be very much appreciated . Please email them to [email protected].
Thank you,
Elizabeth (A.), Katie, and Elsie Brew
October 11, 2010
Dear Elizabeth and Kathy,
I was so shocked to learn about Bobby's passing. Please accept my condolences. Bobby was a wonderful person.
Love,
Karen Pierce Blank
Gerald Davis
October 8, 2010
Kate you have my deepest sympathies. May God bless you and your family. I don't have the words to say how i feel. Take care Angel!!
October 5, 2010
Dear Elizabeth
Robert will be so greatly missed by us. He was very much part of our family and we shared many memorable times. Our thoughts and prayers are are with you and the girls.
Much love,
Barbara, Bob, and Beth Nelson
carol camelio
October 5, 2010
I have many fond memories of Mr.Brew. "Death is the starlit strip between the companionship of yesterday and the reunion of tomorrow".
Benjamin Hemingway
October 5, 2010
Dear Elizabeth,
I am saddened to hear the news. I was Robert's student at Pima. He sparked my interest in geography. He was a positive influence in my life and I will never forget the advice and encouragement he gave me. I am graduating this December from the U of A with my BA in geography. He was a great teacher and a wonderful person. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Hemingway
October 5, 2010
Dear Elizabeth,
It is very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I had the great honor to be among the few who had the honor of sailing with him in the Caribbean. We had been on the Gallivant for a number of months when he joined us in the Keys and I remember bright mornings on deck drinking fresh brewed coffee that filled the air with that special smell only it can give. He loved fresh perked coffee back then. We haven't seen him in a number of years, but he was a very special person, and a little of the light that makes life bright left with him when he jumped ship for greater horizens. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim Caldwell
Meg Dawson
October 5, 2010
Dear Elizabeth,
I am so sad to hear the news of Robert's death. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith Brooks
October 5, 2010
I knew Robert thru a shared love of funky old cars, I'll miss him! All the best to his girls. Keith Brooks
John Magor
October 4, 2010
Dear Elizabeth,
I have never met you or your children, but I knew Robert quite well many years ago. I am stunned and saddened to hear this news, and want you to know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I envied Robert's easy manner, and to me he was always the perfect gentleman. He was also very supportive of me and my guitar playing - I always figured that if someone as cool as Robert Brew liked my stuff then it must be OK! I have thought of him often in the last fifteen or so years since I last saw him, and not just a month he was in my thoughts.
For a certain ten years or so Robert was a big presence in my life, and a tremendously positive influence.
Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
With deepest sympathy,
John Magor
October 4, 2010
Dear Elizabeth,
I am so sorry to hear this news. Robert was often in my thoughts and I wondered how you all were doing. Katie was only four or five when I saw all of you last. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I send you all love.
Whit Magor
Val Edwards
October 3, 2010
Dear Katie, I am praying for you and your family. May God bless you and keep you.
Love, Mrs. Edwards
Annie and Clay Adams
October 2, 2010
Dear Elizabeth, Katie and Elsie. We are so sorry for your loss. We have many wonderful memories of Robert. Clay says "I will always remember the compliments that Robert gave me about my music and my songwriting. Just being in his presence taught me a lot about the world at large."
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