David A. Brawn

David A. Brawn Feb. 7, 1935 – Jan. 13, 2017 David A. Brawn, 81, joined his Savior in his new home in heaven on January 13, 2017. He was born to John and Nola Brawn in Corvallis, Oregon on February 7, 1935. He attended Corvallis High school and Central Bible College in Springfield, MO. Dave joined the Air force in 1952 and was on active duty until 1956 serving his country during the Korean conflict. He served in the reserves for 7 years thereafter. He married Joanne McKenzie on December 17, 1958 and was married for 58 years. They had two children Robert and Robin. David worked as a Service technician for Northwest Natural for 33 years before retiring in 1998. David was an active member of Kings Circle Assembly of God church in Corvallis and attended services there for almost 70 years. David had a servant’s heart and was a Sunday school teacher, youth group leader and usher. He helped build the church when it was constructed at its current location. In his later years, he did church visitation and volunteered at West Hills Assisted Living. David was an active member of the community; he enjoyed his weekly coffee meetings with a group of men and participated in a Bible study for residents of West Hills Assisted Living. He also enjoyed visiting and encouraging people at Corvallis Manor. He was always quick to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors. David enjoyed competitive and recreational sports participating in city league softball until he was 69 years old. He also played city league basketball. Several of the teams he was on won league or city championships. He was active in the lives of his grandchildren attending their school functions, teaching them life lessons and encouraging them. He enjoyed watching his grandkids play basketball, baseball and football, attending their games whenever he could. Family meant a lot to David and he was close to all his siblings. A highlight of the year for him was the annual weeklong camping trip with 40-50 members of his extended family. He remained active his entire life and enjoyed walks with his wife Joanne from their home to downtown Corvallis to stroll through the Farmer’s Market and watch people. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Nola, and seven brothers; Melvin, Hayden, Leonard, William “Bud”, Phillip, Everette, and Paul. He is survived by his wife Joanne, son Robert Brawn, daughter in-law Manal Brawn , daughter Robin Undlin and son in-law Milo Undlin, grandchildren Kalen Brawn and Michael Brawn and Betty Wydronek, all of Corvallis, OR, Mary Brawn of Salem, OR and Matthew Brawn of Houston, TX. David was a loving husband, devoted father and a really fun grandfather. He led a life of service to others and commitment to God. He was an excellent example for his children and grandchildren to follow. He will be greatly missed! A memorial service will be held at 1pm on January, 27 at Suburban Christian Church in Corvallis. Donations can be made to Kings Circle Assembly of God for the Jacksons, missionaries to Spain.

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David A. Brawn

February 7, 1935 - January 13, 2017