Donald Brumley, a manager and Business Owner, of Colorado Springs died December 2, 2019 after a long illness at his home. His wife Betty of sixty-two years and his daughter Christine were by his side.
Don's story began on the hills of Eastern Oklahoma near the city of Vian on a cold night on February 17, 1932 to Arthur & Mary Ann Brumley. A midwife helped his mother with the delivery and mistakenly wrote the name Homer Brumer on his birth certificate. That matter was quickly resolved by everyone referring to him as Don. Don loved to tell stories of his childhood of him and his little brother Floyd running around the hills and swimming in the creeks. During World War II, Arthur and Mary Ann moved their family of six, Don, Floyd, Christine and Ann to Oakland, CA so Arthur could work on ships in the Oakland Naval Shipyard. While in Oakland, brother Bill was added to the family.
Upon conclusion of World War II Arthur and Mary Ann moved again, this time settling in Stone Corral, CA. The family worked all over the farms in Tulare County of the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. The family was blessed with daughter Helen during this time. Don attended Woodlake High School and was a gifted athlete, lettering in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He also played a starring role in the all high school play. Don graduated from Woodlake High in 1950. Upon graduation he received a football/baseball scholarship to Fresno State College (California State University, Fresno). After a semester at Fresno State, Don joined the United States Army.
Don joined the Army at Fort Ord in Monterey, CA and received his basic training at Schoefield Barracks on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. He then served on the front lines of the Army infantry during the Korea Conflict. After many prayers from home, Don was transferred to a desk job at Army Headquarters in Japan. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. After he was honorarily discharged in 1953, he returned to Fresno State to complete his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
It was during his Junior year at Fresno State in a Spanish class, he met his bride to be and his true love, Betty Ann Waight. They began to date and decided to be married in Reno, NV on April 27, 1957. The two lived in Fresno, CA for a year and a half and were blessed with their first child, Christine Elaine on January 23, 1958. Don received a job offer to work at Sprague Electric in Visalia, CA. He moved his small family to Visalia and built a house at 117 W. Laura. It was at this house they were blessed with their second child Arthur Leslie on December 7, 1959. Don served many years at Sprague in many capacities. When Sprague Electric relocated to Witchita Falls, TX. Don decided to leave Sprague and went into a venture with his brother-in-law Bob Shipman and his brother Bill Brumley at Cameo World Directories. He later became the owner of Comfort Air of Visalia in 1975. For twenty years he managed a successful HVAC business. He met many friends along the way and employed many workers who became life long friends. His influence and wisdom will be shared by his employees for many years.
In 1964, during Don's tenure at Sprague Electric, he was asked by an associate, Olen Ashlock, to come with him and visit Olen's church. Don did attend and his life was never the same. Don started his walk”up the King's Highway” and never looked back. He decide to become a follower of Jesus Christ. His commitment was deep and unwavering. He then brought his family, Mom & Dad, brothers and sisters and their families to church. Those families brought other families and sparked a great revival at First Pentecostal Church of Visalia, which later became The Master's House. Don taught Sunday School to the Young Adult Class and later the Adult Class for over 40 years. He assisted the pastors, Rev. John R. Kiggins and later his son, Rev. Paul Gregory Kiggins in the administration and preaching for many years. Don's influence cast wide and far with his teaching and preaching. Lives all over the United States have been touched by his wisdom.
In 1995, due to his love for his pastor and his dedication to his church, Don moved to Woodland Park, CO and attended the Master's House in Colorado Springs He continued his work at the church until his death. He and his wife Betty, moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 and where he lived out his life.
Don loved to travel with his wife Betty. Their travels took them to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Soviet Union, Thailand, Hong Kong, Hawaii and Mexico. They also enjoyed trips back to Oklahoma for The Brumley Family Reunions where Don loved to visit with his aunts, uncles and cousins. He also enjoyed fishing trips to his Uncle Robert's homes in Michigan and Florida. Don loved to hunt and fish. His hunting trips took him to Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Idaho Arizona and all over California. His biggest trophies were a Caribou in Alaska, Elk in Idaho, Colorado and Montana, Wild Boar on the coastal ranges of California and a Buffalo in Montana. He loved to fish. Whether it was walleye on Lake Michigan, trout in the Kern River, or salmon in Alaska, he would catch them, clean them and fry them up for dinner. He also hunted pheasant and other game birds. He always had a hunting dog, whether it was Brittany Spaniels in California or German Short hairs in Colorado.
Don and Betty were married for sixty-two years. Truer love has never been found. Don was a devoted father. He raised Christine and Arthur and taught them many qualities to become successful adults. He was a loving grandfather to his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren. Both his children and all four of his grandchildren graduated with degrees from universities. He was a loving brother and loved his companionship with his brothers, sisters and their spouses. He was a trusted friend to many. Too many times to list, Don helped individuals with advice, financial help, and spiritual help. He loved helping his pastors and enjoyed their friendship. His church was his number one priority.
Don is survived by his wife Betty, children daughter Christine & Mark Kovacs, son Arthur & Adele Brumley, grandchildren Brooke & Gary Mendez, Rebecca & Matt Brown, Jake Brumley, Blake Macias, Lorene Kovacs, Curtis Kovacs, four great- grandchildren Avery Mendez, Sydney Brown, Addie Mendez, Marshall Brown all of Colorado Springs , brother Bill & Judy Brumley of Colorado Springs, sisters Christine & Donald Moore of Riverside, CA, Ann & Robert Shipman of Visalia, CA, and Helen Nunes of Colorado Springs, sister-in-laws Erma Jean Harrison of California and Leslie Langer of Tucson, AZ and numerous nephews, nieces and their children.
Don is preceded in death by his father Arthur Brumley, mother Mary Ann Brumley and brother Charles Floyd Brumley.
The family wishes to thank the pastor Rev. Paul G. Kiggins and members of The Master's House and all other friends and family for their love and support during this time.
Don's story began on the hills of Eastern Oklahoma near the city of Vian on a cold night on February 17, 1932 to Arthur & Mary Ann Brumley. A midwife helped his mother with the delivery and mistakenly wrote the name Homer Brumer on his birth certificate. That matter was quickly resolved by everyone referring to him as Don. Don loved to tell stories of his childhood of him and his little brother Floyd running around the hills and swimming in the creeks. During World War II, Arthur and Mary Ann moved their family of six, Don, Floyd, Christine and Ann to Oakland, CA so Arthur could work on ships in the Oakland Naval Shipyard. While in Oakland, brother Bill was added to the family.
Upon conclusion of World War II Arthur and Mary Ann moved again, this time settling in Stone Corral, CA. The family worked all over the farms in Tulare County of the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. The family was blessed with daughter Helen during this time. Don attended Woodlake High School and was a gifted athlete, lettering in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He also played a starring role in the all high school play. Don graduated from Woodlake High in 1950. Upon graduation he received a football/baseball scholarship to Fresno State College (California State University, Fresno). After a semester at Fresno State, Don joined the United States Army.
Don joined the Army at Fort Ord in Monterey, CA and received his basic training at Schoefield Barracks on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. He then served on the front lines of the Army infantry during the Korea Conflict. After many prayers from home, Don was transferred to a desk job at Army Headquarters in Japan. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. After he was honorarily discharged in 1953, he returned to Fresno State to complete his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
It was during his Junior year at Fresno State in a Spanish class, he met his bride to be and his true love, Betty Ann Waight. They began to date and decided to be married in Reno, NV on April 27, 1957. The two lived in Fresno, CA for a year and a half and were blessed with their first child, Christine Elaine on January 23, 1958. Don received a job offer to work at Sprague Electric in Visalia, CA. He moved his small family to Visalia and built a house at 117 W. Laura. It was at this house they were blessed with their second child Arthur Leslie on December 7, 1959. Don served many years at Sprague in many capacities. When Sprague Electric relocated to Witchita Falls, TX. Don decided to leave Sprague and went into a venture with his brother-in-law Bob Shipman and his brother Bill Brumley at Cameo World Directories. He later became the owner of Comfort Air of Visalia in 1975. For twenty years he managed a successful HVAC business. He met many friends along the way and employed many workers who became life long friends. His influence and wisdom will be shared by his employees for many years.
In 1964, during Don's tenure at Sprague Electric, he was asked by an associate, Olen Ashlock, to come with him and visit Olen's church. Don did attend and his life was never the same. Don started his walk”up the King's Highway” and never looked back. He decide to become a follower of Jesus Christ. His commitment was deep and unwavering. He then brought his family, Mom & Dad, brothers and sisters and their families to church. Those families brought other families and sparked a great revival at First Pentecostal Church of Visalia, which later became The Master's House. Don taught Sunday School to the Young Adult Class and later the Adult Class for over 40 years. He assisted the pastors, Rev. John R. Kiggins and later his son, Rev. Paul Gregory Kiggins in the administration and preaching for many years. Don's influence cast wide and far with his teaching and preaching. Lives all over the United States have been touched by his wisdom.
In 1995, due to his love for his pastor and his dedication to his church, Don moved to Woodland Park, CO and attended the Master's House in Colorado Springs He continued his work at the church until his death. He and his wife Betty, moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 and where he lived out his life.
Don loved to travel with his wife Betty. Their travels took them to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Soviet Union, Thailand, Hong Kong, Hawaii and Mexico. They also enjoyed trips back to Oklahoma for The Brumley Family Reunions where Don loved to visit with his aunts, uncles and cousins. He also enjoyed fishing trips to his Uncle Robert's homes in Michigan and Florida. Don loved to hunt and fish. His hunting trips took him to Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Idaho Arizona and all over California. His biggest trophies were a Caribou in Alaska, Elk in Idaho, Colorado and Montana, Wild Boar on the coastal ranges of California and a Buffalo in Montana. He loved to fish. Whether it was walleye on Lake Michigan, trout in the Kern River, or salmon in Alaska, he would catch them, clean them and fry them up for dinner. He also hunted pheasant and other game birds. He always had a hunting dog, whether it was Brittany Spaniels in California or German Short hairs in Colorado.
Don and Betty were married for sixty-two years. Truer love has never been found. Don was a devoted father. He raised Christine and Arthur and taught them many qualities to become successful adults. He was a loving grandfather to his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren. Both his children and all four of his grandchildren graduated with degrees from universities. He was a loving brother and loved his companionship with his brothers, sisters and their spouses. He was a trusted friend to many. Too many times to list, Don helped individuals with advice, financial help, and spiritual help. He loved helping his pastors and enjoyed their friendship. His church was his number one priority.
Don is survived by his wife Betty, children daughter Christine & Mark Kovacs, son Arthur & Adele Brumley, grandchildren Brooke & Gary Mendez, Rebecca & Matt Brown, Jake Brumley, Blake Macias, Lorene Kovacs, Curtis Kovacs, four great- grandchildren Avery Mendez, Sydney Brown, Addie Mendez, Marshall Brown all of Colorado Springs , brother Bill & Judy Brumley of Colorado Springs, sisters Christine & Donald Moore of Riverside, CA, Ann & Robert Shipman of Visalia, CA, and Helen Nunes of Colorado Springs, sister-in-laws Erma Jean Harrison of California and Leslie Langer of Tucson, AZ and numerous nephews, nieces and their children.
Don is preceded in death by his father Arthur Brumley, mother Mary Ann Brumley and brother Charles Floyd Brumley.
The family wishes to thank the pastor Rev. Paul G. Kiggins and members of The Master's House and all other friends and family for their love and support during this time.
Donald Brumley, a manager and Business Owner, of Colorado Springs died December 2, 2019 after a long illness at his home. His wife Betty of sixty-two years and his daughter Christine were by his side.
Don's story began on the hills of Eastern Oklahoma near the city of Vian on a cold night on February 17, 1932 to Arthur & Mary Ann Brumley. A midwife helped his mother with the delivery and mistakenly wrote the name Homer Brumer on his birth certificate. That matter was quickly resolved by everyone referring to him as Don. Don loved to tell stories of his childhood of him and his little brother Floyd running around the hills and swimming in the creeks. During World War II, Arthur and Mary Ann moved their family of six, Don, Floyd, Christine and Ann to Oakland, CA so Arthur could work on ships in the Oakland Naval Shipyard. While in Oakland, brother Bill was added to the family.
Upon conclusion of World War II Arthur and Mary Ann moved again, this time settling in Stone Corral, CA. The family worked all over the farms in Tulare County of the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. The family was blessed with daughter Helen during this time. Don attended Woodlake High School and was a gifted athlete, lettering in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He also played a starring role in the all high school play. Don graduated from Woodlake High in 1950. Upon graduation he received a football/baseball scholarship to Fresno State College (California State University, Fresno). After a semester at Fresno State, Don joined the United States Army.
Don joined the Army at Fort Ord in Monterey, CA and received his basic training at Schoefield Barracks on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. He then served on the front lines of the Army infantry during the Korea Conflict. After many prayers from home, Don was transferred to a desk job at Army Headquarters in Japan. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. After he was honorarily discharged in 1953, he returned to Fresno State to complete his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
It was during his Junior year at Fresno State in a Spanish class, he met his bride to be and his true love, Betty Ann Waight. They began to date and decided to be married in Reno, NV on April 27, 1957. The two lived in Fresno, CA for a year and a half and were blessed with their first child, Christine Elaine on January 23, 1958. Don received a job offer to work at Sprague Electric in Visalia, CA. He moved his small family to Visalia and built a house at 117 W. Laura. It was at this house they were blessed with their second child Arthur Leslie on December 7, 1959. Don served many years at Sprague in many capacities. When Sprague Electric relocated to Witchita Falls, TX. Don decided to leave Sprague and went into a venture with his brother-in-law Bob Shipman and his brother Bill Brumley at Cameo World Directories. He later became the owner of Comfort Air of Visalia in 1975. For twenty years he managed a successful HVAC business. He met many friends along the way and employed many workers who became life long friends. His influence and wisdom will be shared by his employees for many years.
In 1964, during Don's tenure at Sprague Electric, he was asked by an associate, Olen Ashlock, to come with him and visit Olen's church. Don did attend and his life was never the same. Don started his walk”up the King's Highway” and never looked back. He decide to become a follower of Jesus Christ. His commitment was deep and unwavering. He then brought his family, Mom & Dad, brothers and sisters and their families to church. Those families brought other families and sparked a great revival at First Pentecostal Church of Visalia, which later became The Master's House. Don taught Sunday School to the Young Adult Class and later the Adult Class for over 40 years. He assisted the pastors, Rev. John R. Kiggins and later his son, Rev. Paul Gregory Kiggins in the administration and preaching for many years. Don's influence cast wide and far with his teaching and preaching. Lives all over the United States have been touched by his wisdom.
In 1995, due to his love for his pastor and his dedication to his church, Don moved to Woodland Park, CO and attended the Master's House in Colorado Springs He continued his work at the church until his death. He and his wife Betty, moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 and where he lived out his life.
Don loved to travel with his wife Betty. Their travels took them to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Soviet Union, Thailand, Hong Kong, Hawaii and Mexico. They also enjoyed trips back to Oklahoma for The Brumley Family Reunions where Don loved to visit with his aunts, uncles and cousins. He also enjoyed fishing trips to his Uncle Robert's homes in Michigan and Florida. Don loved to hunt and fish. His hunting trips took him to Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Idaho Arizona and all over California. His biggest trophies were a Caribou in Alaska, Elk in Idaho, Colorado and Montana, Wild Boar on the coastal ranges of California and a Buffalo in Montana. He loved to fish. Whether it was walleye on Lake Michigan, trout in the Kern River, or salmon in Alaska, he would catch them, clean them and fry them up for dinner. He also hunted pheasant and other game birds. He always had a hunting dog, whether it was Brittany Spaniels in California or German Short hairs in Colorado.
Don and Betty were married for sixty-two years. Truer love has never been found. Don was a devoted father. He raised Christine and Arthur and taught them many qualities to become successful adults. He was a loving grandfather to his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren. Both his children and all four of his grandchildren graduated with degrees from universities. He was a loving brother and loved his companionship with his brothers, sisters and their spouses. He was a trusted friend to many. Too many times to list, Don helped individuals with advice, financial help, and spiritual help. He loved helping his pastors and enjoyed their friendship. His church was his number one priority.
Don is survived by his wife Betty, children daughter Christine & Mark Kovacs, son Arthur & Adele Brumley, grandchildren Brooke & Gary Mendez, Rebecca & Matt Brown, Jake Brumley, Blake Macias, Lorene Kovacs, Curtis Kovacs, four great- grandchildren Avery Mendez, Sydney Brown, Addie Mendez, Marshall Brown all of Colorado Springs , brother Bill & Judy Brumley of Colorado Springs, sisters Christine & Donald Moore of Riverside, CA, Ann & Robert Shipman of Visalia, CA, and Helen Nunes of Colorado Springs, sister-in-laws Erma Jean Harrison of California and Leslie Langer of Tucson, AZ and numerous nephews, nieces and their children.
Don is preceded in death by his father Arthur Brumley, mother Mary Ann Brumley and brother Charles Floyd Brumley.
The family wishes to thank the pastor Rev. Paul G. Kiggins and members of The Master's House and all other friends and family for their love and support during this time.
Don's story began on the hills of Eastern Oklahoma near the city of Vian on a cold night on February 17, 1932 to Arthur & Mary Ann Brumley. A midwife helped his mother with the delivery and mistakenly wrote the name Homer Brumer on his birth certificate. That matter was quickly resolved by everyone referring to him as Don. Don loved to tell stories of his childhood of him and his little brother Floyd running around the hills and swimming in the creeks. During World War II, Arthur and Mary Ann moved their family of six, Don, Floyd, Christine and Ann to Oakland, CA so Arthur could work on ships in the Oakland Naval Shipyard. While in Oakland, brother Bill was added to the family.
Upon conclusion of World War II Arthur and Mary Ann moved again, this time settling in Stone Corral, CA. The family worked all over the farms in Tulare County of the Central San Joaquin Valley in California. The family was blessed with daughter Helen during this time. Don attended Woodlake High School and was a gifted athlete, lettering in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He also played a starring role in the all high school play. Don graduated from Woodlake High in 1950. Upon graduation he received a football/baseball scholarship to Fresno State College (California State University, Fresno). After a semester at Fresno State, Don joined the United States Army.
Don joined the Army at Fort Ord in Monterey, CA and received his basic training at Schoefield Barracks on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii. He then served on the front lines of the Army infantry during the Korea Conflict. After many prayers from home, Don was transferred to a desk job at Army Headquarters in Japan. He achieved the rank of Sergeant. After he was honorarily discharged in 1953, he returned to Fresno State to complete his Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering.
It was during his Junior year at Fresno State in a Spanish class, he met his bride to be and his true love, Betty Ann Waight. They began to date and decided to be married in Reno, NV on April 27, 1957. The two lived in Fresno, CA for a year and a half and were blessed with their first child, Christine Elaine on January 23, 1958. Don received a job offer to work at Sprague Electric in Visalia, CA. He moved his small family to Visalia and built a house at 117 W. Laura. It was at this house they were blessed with their second child Arthur Leslie on December 7, 1959. Don served many years at Sprague in many capacities. When Sprague Electric relocated to Witchita Falls, TX. Don decided to leave Sprague and went into a venture with his brother-in-law Bob Shipman and his brother Bill Brumley at Cameo World Directories. He later became the owner of Comfort Air of Visalia in 1975. For twenty years he managed a successful HVAC business. He met many friends along the way and employed many workers who became life long friends. His influence and wisdom will be shared by his employees for many years.
In 1964, during Don's tenure at Sprague Electric, he was asked by an associate, Olen Ashlock, to come with him and visit Olen's church. Don did attend and his life was never the same. Don started his walk”up the King's Highway” and never looked back. He decide to become a follower of Jesus Christ. His commitment was deep and unwavering. He then brought his family, Mom & Dad, brothers and sisters and their families to church. Those families brought other families and sparked a great revival at First Pentecostal Church of Visalia, which later became The Master's House. Don taught Sunday School to the Young Adult Class and later the Adult Class for over 40 years. He assisted the pastors, Rev. John R. Kiggins and later his son, Rev. Paul Gregory Kiggins in the administration and preaching for many years. Don's influence cast wide and far with his teaching and preaching. Lives all over the United States have been touched by his wisdom.
In 1995, due to his love for his pastor and his dedication to his church, Don moved to Woodland Park, CO and attended the Master's House in Colorado Springs He continued his work at the church until his death. He and his wife Betty, moved to Colorado Springs in 2014 and where he lived out his life.
Don loved to travel with his wife Betty. Their travels took them to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Soviet Union, Thailand, Hong Kong, Hawaii and Mexico. They also enjoyed trips back to Oklahoma for The Brumley Family Reunions where Don loved to visit with his aunts, uncles and cousins. He also enjoyed fishing trips to his Uncle Robert's homes in Michigan and Florida. Don loved to hunt and fish. His hunting trips took him to Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Idaho Arizona and all over California. His biggest trophies were a Caribou in Alaska, Elk in Idaho, Colorado and Montana, Wild Boar on the coastal ranges of California and a Buffalo in Montana. He loved to fish. Whether it was walleye on Lake Michigan, trout in the Kern River, or salmon in Alaska, he would catch them, clean them and fry them up for dinner. He also hunted pheasant and other game birds. He always had a hunting dog, whether it was Brittany Spaniels in California or German Short hairs in Colorado.
Don and Betty were married for sixty-two years. Truer love has never been found. Don was a devoted father. He raised Christine and Arthur and taught them many qualities to become successful adults. He was a loving grandfather to his four grandchildren and his four great-grandchildren. Both his children and all four of his grandchildren graduated with degrees from universities. He was a loving brother and loved his companionship with his brothers, sisters and their spouses. He was a trusted friend to many. Too many times to list, Don helped individuals with advice, financial help, and spiritual help. He loved helping his pastors and enjoyed their friendship. His church was his number one priority.
Don is survived by his wife Betty, children daughter Christine & Mark Kovacs, son Arthur & Adele Brumley, grandchildren Brooke & Gary Mendez, Rebecca & Matt Brown, Jake Brumley, Blake Macias, Lorene Kovacs, Curtis Kovacs, four great- grandchildren Avery Mendez, Sydney Brown, Addie Mendez, Marshall Brown all of Colorado Springs , brother Bill & Judy Brumley of Colorado Springs, sisters Christine & Donald Moore of Riverside, CA, Ann & Robert Shipman of Visalia, CA, and Helen Nunes of Colorado Springs, sister-in-laws Erma Jean Harrison of California and Leslie Langer of Tucson, AZ and numerous nephews, nieces and their children.
Don is preceded in death by his father Arthur Brumley, mother Mary Ann Brumley and brother Charles Floyd Brumley.
The family wishes to thank the pastor Rev. Paul G. Kiggins and members of The Master's House and all other friends and family for their love and support during this time.
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