Sept. 8, 1938-May 26, 2003

JOHN DAY – A graveside service for Beverly M. Brazil will be held at 11 a.m. today at St. Andrews Cemetery in Canyon City.

Mrs. Bra-zil, 64, of John Day, died Monday, May 26, 2003, at her home.

She was born Sept. 8, 1938, at Vancouver, Brit-ish Columbia. When she moved to Grant County with her family in 1952, she lived at Dayville and graduated from Dayville High School.

On June 5, 1956, she married Charles M. “Punk” Brazil at Winnemucca, Nev. The couple lived in John Day where she was involved in the real estate business for many years

Before she became ill, Mrs. Brazil was active at the Senior Center and enjoyed caring for the elderly, taking them on errands and out to lunch.

She loved birds and gardening, camping with her family and four-wheeling.

She is survived by her husband; son, John of John Day; daughter, Debbie Morrison of Pendleton; sisters, Shirley Stone and Brenda Schmickof Murphy; and five grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Redmond, Sisters and Grant County, P.O. Box 730, Prairie City, OR 97869, the John Day Senior Center, or John Day Elks Lodge 1824.

Autumn Funerals of Redmond is in charge of arrangements.