Harvey Brewer

1941 - 2021

Harvey Brewer obituary, 1941-2021, Durango, CO

BORN

1941

DIED

2021

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Durango, Colorado

Harvey Brewer Obituary

Harvey Duain Brewer was born on April 21, 1941 to Harvey and Irene Brewer in Durango, CO. He passed away on September 7, 2021 in Aztec, NM. His service will be Monday, September 13, 2021 at 11:00am at Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, CO.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Brewer, of 57 years, son Harvey Brewer III and wife June of Aztec, NM, and daughter April Brewer Ekstrom of Aztec; four grandchildren: Kendall Ekstrom and wife Casandre of Fort Morgan, CO, Landon Ekstrom and wife Christina of Loveland, CO, Colter Ekstrom of Fort Morgan, CO, and Devyn Brewer of Aztec, NM; and one great-grandchild, Stella Ekstrom of Fort Morgan, CO. Harvey is also survived by three brothers: Harry Brewer and wife Verla of St. Marys, GA, Ron Brewer and wife Linda of Moab, UT, and Tom Brewer and wife Gina of Durango, CO, plus numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

Harvey joined the United States Navy on May 27, 1959, and served 22 years as a Senior Chief Petty Officer and a Cryptologic Technician in locations including the Philippines, Guam, California, Alaska, Okinawa, Florida, and Japan. He retired in May 1980 and later started his own business, Professional Data Services, as a computer programmer.

Harvey loved the Lord, reading his Bible daily, singing hymns, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, flying remote controlled airplanes, operating a ham radio, serving his country, and riding with the Colorado Mounted Rangers. He left a legacy of love and will be dearly missed.

Published by The Durango Herald on Sep. 9, 2021.
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well my dear cousin was more like a brother to me than just a cousin. we grew up together and did everything together. miss him but will see him again one day in heaven.

Wayne Brewer

Family

September 6, 2022

Harvey was a dear friend in Okinawa where I met my wife of 52 years. She was on her first assignment as a DOD school teacher and I was her sponsor. I left Oki 3 months after I met her and visited her folks on my way to Germany. Chief Brewer made phone patches between her and I several times when I was with her parents. She quit her job and came back to Illinois where we were married and went to Bremerhaven, Germany . I couldn't thank Harvey enough for making those connections possible. May he rest in peace in Heaven forever where we will see him again. Senior Chief Thomas Mosher

Thomas Mosher

September 3, 2022

I met Harvey on ham radio, and later in person in Pensacola as our paths crossed throughout our careers. He was a great guy. RIP Harv.

Tom Dixon (former Navy CTR)

November 29, 2021

Harvey and I were shipmates and friends in Okinawa. He made phone patches between me and my soon to be wife who was a school teacher who I sponsored before I left Okinawa who taught military children on Kadena AFB. Harvey was a good friend. I am glad he loved the Lord and I know he is with the Lord . That teacher and I have been married 50 years thanks to Harvey's phone patches.

Thomas Mosher

Friend

November 9, 2021

Dear Carolyn and Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I write this note. Harvey was a great classmate, patriate , and I judge a wonderful family man. I know you have very fond memories of all the places you have been and enjoyed together.
During high school we did not travel in the same circles, but I admired him for his love of life and enthusiasm for every adventure he took on. It was at the 40th and 50th reunions that we made a better connection based on our military background and pride of service.
It has been a pleasure to know and admire him for all these years. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know Harvey is looking down on you knowing you are cared for and comforted by the many friends and loved ones you both have made over the years.
Sincerely,
Mark Maxwell, Class of 59
Lt. Col USAF (Retired)

Mark D. Maxwell

School

October 8, 2021

It was an honor serving 15 years with Harvey in the Rangers. He was a very even keel man and we all respecter him a lot.

Thad Trujillo

September 11, 2021

I was a lucky man to be sworn in as a Mounted Ranger by Captain Brewer. I will miss his friendship dearly. Once a ranger, always a ranger.

Marty Gilbert

September 10, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathies to all the family and friends of Harvey, which are many. All my memories of cousin Harvey are full of love, happy times and some wonderful meals!

Gary and Janet Brewer

Family

September 10, 2021

I'll always love my brother as much as I do now. I'll see him with Mom and Dad in the future.

Tom Brewer

Family

September 10, 2021

How we loved our cousin - heaven has gained a wonderful jewel. We will miss him - but - we WILL see him again someday.

Wayne and Joan Brewer

September 10, 2021

Farewell to a beautiful soul. Loved Harvey´s sense of humor, dedication to God and his love for his family and friends.

Jim and Pat

September 10, 2021

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