Lyle Brubaker
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Lyle Brubaker was born on March 27, 1931 in Quenemo, Kansas to William and Rosa Brubaker. Lyle passed away peacefully on August 11, 2017 at The Windsor of Lawrence.
Lyle married Lois Cook on August 5, 1955. The couple just celebrated 62 years of marriage together.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1964, Lyle and Lois taught Sunday School classes and were very active in the church.
Lyle retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers in Kansas City in 1983. After his retirement, he spent his days taking care of his grandchildren, who were the greatest joys of his life. He also loved woodworking in his shop where he made and gave away to friends and family; birdhouses, games, furniture and more. He spent lots of time volunteering at his grandson’s school, Wakarusa Valley elementary. The principal, Mr. Coleman, offered him a part time job helping with lunch room duties, recess, and custodial tasks. It was more like play for him as he adored the teachers and kids so much.
Lyle is survived by his wife of 62 years, Lois; his brother, OD “Sam” Brubaker of Lawrence, Kansas; his daughter, Shari Meyer (Dennis) of Lawrence; his son Terry Brubaker (Patty) of Oskaloosa; his grandchildren Dustin Meyer (Deena Schaumburg), Aaron Meyer (Shannon), Tiffany Scott (Nick), and Kelli Jessee (Skylor); great grandchildren Taja Brubaker, Zen Jessee, Ansel Meyer, and Arlo Meyer; and many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly.
Funeral services will be held at Warren-McElwain Mortuary on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather to greet friends an hour prior to the service on Wednesday.
Memorials may be made in his name to Great Lakes Caring, and Trinity Lutheran for Family Promise and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
We want to send the most heartfelt thank you to The Windsor of Lawrence and Great Lakes Caring Hospice.
Online condolences may be sent to warrenmcelwain.com.
So sorry for your loss. Lyle was such a joy to visit with. Such a fun, loving and caring person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Heaven is getting a great and caring soul. Love Kendra Jones and family.
i am so sorry for the loss…He was a very special person, someone you could look up to… God only takes the best. God Bless all of you
So sorry for your lose. We always enjoyed seeing him and talking him at the beauty shop. He was a great person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. George and Louise O’Brien and family
I’m so sorry to read about Lyle. I know he was a nice man and I loved him too.
I mostly remember him- growing up as a child.
Lyle was a good man
Loved his family.We share a granddaughter Tiffany and she still has the cradle he made for her when she was born .prayers for the family.
I have fond memories of seeing Lyle out at the baseball fields, supporting Aaron and Dustin. Always had a smile on his face, and was always a joy to be around. My condolences to the Meyer and extended families on your loss.
Shari so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Thinking of you and your family and how close you were to your dad. Such a gentle giant your father was. Hugs to you!
So sorry for your loss. This is an Great Uncle I’m sad I never met. Much love and prayers for peace and love to my extended family.
Tina Hodges Rhea, Fresno CA
I am so sorry for your loss, Lyle will be missed by many people. He was a great guy.
Lois & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He was always a very kind man. My sincerest thoughts and prayers for you & your family.
Lois and Brubaker FAMILY;
For a special and loving person like LYLE, it’s really a great loss. He was a Pleasure to Know, be around, and Love.
“I’m truly sorry”. . . Sending My condolences.
Shari, Lois and family,
So sorry to hear of Lyle’s passing.
It leaves such a big hole in your heart and we grieve with you.
We have such peace in knowing that he is at rest across the veil and no longer suffering.
you all are in our thoughts and prayers
Marc and Donita Bouton