Leland
Leland Brazee
Leland T. Brazee of Alamo, Michigan, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Kalamazoo. Mr. Brazee was born November 17, 1943 in Kalamazoo to Otis and Kathryn (Fuller) Brazee.
Lee was a Navy Seabees Veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been employed with Gibson Guitar and then for 32 years was employed with the Upjohn Co. For 30 years he served as a volunteer with the Alamo Fire Department. He was a lifelong hunter, enjoyed gardening and the out-of-doors and loved to help his family.
On June 19, 1999 in Otsego he married Jeanne (Stauffer) Goorhouse, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rodney (Nancie) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Mark (Krista) Brazee of Alamo; step-children, Chad (Tina) Goorhouse of Cincinnati and Amy (Rob) Hicks of Mattawan; 10 grandchildren, Hayden, Logan, Tucker, Wyatt, Taylor, Jocelyn, Thomas, Caleb, Wyatt and Tabitha; two brothers, Walter (Judy) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Kenneth (Kate) Brazee of Casper, Wyoming; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy (Troutt) Brazee in 1998; and a sister, Mary Lou Sumner in 2005.
Friends may visit with his family from 1 to 4 P.M Sunday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the United Methodist Church of Otsego, Pastor Bill Walker and Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Lee may be made to the
American Cancer Society
or the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
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Lauri Seibert Krueger
February 18, 2012 at 1:37 pm
My friends Rodney and Mark, my deepest and heartfelt sorrow at the passing of your dad. He was such a sweet and dear person. I have such wonderful memories of he and your mom while growing up and while we were together during swim season. My heart is with you and your families. XO
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Barbara Kochanczyk Michaels
February 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Thinking of the Brazee family at this most difficult time. Lee was a very special person; always something nice to say & always had a smile! Lee was also my mom’s, Dr Kochanczyk’s, last dental patient! After treating Lee, she retired. God Bless the Brazee family. We were all blessed by knowing Lee.
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Barbara Burrows
February 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Rodney and Mark, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lee. He seemed to be a fun loving guy and a great friend to everyone. You will surely miss him, but try to remember the good times.
We love you. Come see us—-
Barbara Burrows and family
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Joyce (Burgess) Brown
February 18, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Jeanne My heart is saddened to hear of your loss. I will be lifting you up in prayer requests for strength and comfort.
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Jason and Kim Jacobs
February 19, 2012 at 5:58 am
We are so deeply saddened at the loss of Lee. He was such a caring, kind man. We always enjoyed catching up with he and Jeanne whenever we saw them. We will be praying for all of you in the weeks and months to come.
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Don & Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut, Ligonier, IN
February 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm
We were sorry to learn of Leland’s passing. We were friends with the Brazee family for many years. May you find comfort through this difficult time by looking back at your many wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jackie Shaffer Stineback
February 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm
I am so sad to hear about Lee. He always had a smile and gave me a hug. He will be missed! Prayers going to the family… It is so hard to lose a loved one.
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michael howard
February 19, 2012 at 7:13 pm
may you rest in peace fellow vet. it was my pleasure knowing you.
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Kathy Ransler
February 19, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Jeanie I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out Sun. nite late and wanted to let you know I won’t be able to be there Mon. for the funeral. I am so sorry. I am given you a big hug through this computer. I will be praying for you and your family. Love you, Kathy Ransler
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Tony and Mary Molis
February 19, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Jeannie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are in Florida until April. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Mary
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Judy Harrison
February 20, 2012 at 10:47 am
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you today. Please know you and your family will be on my heart and in my prayers. So sorry you have to walk this grief another time. Hold tight to your faith and the wonderful memories.
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2
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Gene and Jan Rathgeb
February 20, 2012 at 10:51 am
Dear Jeanne, Chad and Amy,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We heard so many wonderful stories from Jerry and Bonnie about Lee as a part of your lives. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Gene, Jan, Dawn (Russ) and Brian Rathgeb
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Verlen & Judy Miller
February 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Jeanne and family – We were so sorry to hear the news. You are a special family and Lee was blessed to have you. So good to know he is with our Savior and Lord Jesus. Please know you are in our prayers for peace and comfort.
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Phyllis (Rector) Gary
February 20, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Jeannie and family, thinking of you at this difficult time. May God bless you in all the days ahead of you and give you comfort and peace. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories will help. With my deepest sympathy. Phyllis
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Kathi (Bushee) Brazee
February 21, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Bless you all….His great smile and personality will surely be missed..He truely touched lives with a special grace….Love you all, and Praying….
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Larry, Kerri & Shelby Ruehs
February 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Uncle Lee will be missed dearly. His antics to make you laugh will be forever in our hearts. His bear hugs and awesome smile was his signature to whom he was. Blessings to ALL of the family. God Speed Uncle Lee… You will be Missed by all.. Love to you Jeannie and family..
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Paul and Teri Snow
February 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm
To Lee’s family,
I should have been there to weep with you but we found out too late. We are deeply saddened to hear of Lee’s passing and are thankful you had Lee for these years since he and I were in that terrible chemical explosion together in 1975. I guess Lee and I both cheated death on that day. I pray that God hastens the day when a thought or memory brings a smile and not a tear.
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Linda Rice Snider
February 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Ken and family
Just saw the announcement about Lee’s passing. I’m so sorry and wanted you to know I’m thinking of you.
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June and Roger Kennedy
March 7, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I am sorry to here about Lee, we have known him for years, he was such a wonderful person, always had a smile. Lee was liked by everyone. If we were up there we would have come to the service, we are in FL
June and Roger
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Lee was a Navy Seabees Veteran of the Vietnam War. He had been employed with Gibson Guitar and then for 32 years was employed with the Upjohn Co. For 30 years he served as a volunteer with the Alamo Fire Department. He was a lifelong hunter, enjoyed gardening and the out-of-doors and loved to help his family.
On June 19, 1999 in Otsego he married Jeanne (Stauffer) Goorhouse, who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Rodney (Nancie) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Mark (Krista) Brazee of Alamo; step-children, Chad (Tina) Goorhouse of Cincinnati and Amy (Rob) Hicks of Mattawan; 10 grandchildren, Hayden, Logan, Tucker, Wyatt, Taylor, Jocelyn, Thomas, Caleb, Wyatt and Tabitha; two brothers, Walter (Judy) Brazee of Kalamazoo and Kenneth (Kate) Brazee of Casper, Wyoming; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy (Troutt) Brazee in 1998; and a sister, Mary Lou Sumner in 2005.
Friends may visit with his family from 1 to 4 P.M Sunday at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday at the United Methodist Church of Otsego, Pastor Bill Walker and Pastor Joe Shaler officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by V.F.W. Post #3030. Cremation will follow.
Contributions in memory of Lee may be made to the
American Cancer Society
or the
American Heart Association
.
Messages of condolence may be left at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Leland Brazee
Condolence Messages
Lauri Seibert Krueger
February 18, 2012 at 1:37 pm
My friends Rodney and Mark, my deepest and heartfelt sorrow at the passing of your dad. He was such a sweet and dear person. I have such wonderful memories of he and your mom while growing up and while we were together during swim season. My heart is with you and your families. XO
Reply
Barbara Kochanczyk Michaels
February 18, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Thinking of the Brazee family at this most difficult time. Lee was a very special person; always something nice to say & always had a smile! Lee was also my mom’s, Dr Kochanczyk’s, last dental patient! After treating Lee, she retired. God Bless the Brazee family. We were all blessed by knowing Lee.
Reply
Barbara Burrows
February 18, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Rodney and Mark, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Lee. He seemed to be a fun loving guy and a great friend to everyone. You will surely miss him, but try to remember the good times.
We love you. Come see us—-
Barbara Burrows and family
Reply
Joyce (Burgess) Brown
February 18, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Jeanne My heart is saddened to hear of your loss. I will be lifting you up in prayer requests for strength and comfort.
Reply
Jason and Kim Jacobs
February 19, 2012 at 5:58 am
We are so deeply saddened at the loss of Lee. He was such a caring, kind man. We always enjoyed catching up with he and Jeanne whenever we saw them. We will be praying for all of you in the weeks and months to come.
Reply
Don & Sherry (Meacham) Hurlbut, Ligonier, IN
February 19, 2012 at 1:03 pm
We were sorry to learn of Leland’s passing. We were friends with the Brazee family for many years. May you find comfort through this difficult time by looking back at your many wonderful memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Reply
Jackie Shaffer Stineback
February 19, 2012 at 3:08 pm
I am so sad to hear about Lee. He always had a smile and gave me a hug. He will be missed! Prayers going to the family… It is so hard to lose a loved one.
Reply
michael howard
February 19, 2012 at 7:13 pm
may you rest in peace fellow vet. it was my pleasure knowing you.
Reply
Kathy Ransler
February 19, 2012 at 8:13 pm
Jeanie I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out Sun. nite late and wanted to let you know I won’t be able to be there Mon. for the funeral. I am so sorry. I am given you a big hug through this computer. I will be praying for you and your family. Love you, Kathy Ransler
Reply
Tony and Mary Molis
February 19, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Jeannie, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We are in Florida until April. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Tony and Mary
Reply
Judy Harrison
February 20, 2012 at 10:47 am
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you today. Please know you and your family will be on my heart and in my prayers. So sorry you have to walk this grief another time. Hold tight to your faith and the wonderful memories.
Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance. Jude 1:2
Reply
Gene and Jan Rathgeb
February 20, 2012 at 10:51 am
Dear Jeanne, Chad and Amy,
Please accept our deepest condolences on your loss. We heard so many wonderful stories from Jerry and Bonnie about Lee as a part of your lives. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Gene, Jan, Dawn (Russ) and Brian Rathgeb
Reply
Verlen & Judy Miller
February 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Jeanne and family – We were so sorry to hear the news. You are a special family and Lee was blessed to have you. So good to know he is with our Savior and Lord Jesus. Please know you are in our prayers for peace and comfort.
Reply
Phyllis (Rector) Gary
February 20, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Jeannie and family, thinking of you at this difficult time. May God bless you in all the days ahead of you and give you comfort and peace. When your heart is empty, filling it with happy memories will help. With my deepest sympathy. Phyllis
Reply
Kathi (Bushee) Brazee
February 21, 2012 at 10:39 pm
Bless you all….His great smile and personality will surely be missed..He truely touched lives with a special grace….Love you all, and Praying….
Reply
Larry, Kerri & Shelby Ruehs
February 22, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Uncle Lee will be missed dearly. His antics to make you laugh will be forever in our hearts. His bear hugs and awesome smile was his signature to whom he was. Blessings to ALL of the family. God Speed Uncle Lee… You will be Missed by all.. Love to you Jeannie and family..
Reply
Paul and Teri Snow
February 23, 2012 at 1:32 pm
To Lee’s family,
I should have been there to weep with you but we found out too late. We are deeply saddened to hear of Lee’s passing and are thankful you had Lee for these years since he and I were in that terrible chemical explosion together in 1975. I guess Lee and I both cheated death on that day. I pray that God hastens the day when a thought or memory brings a smile and not a tear.
Reply
Linda Rice Snider
February 28, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Ken and family
Just saw the announcement about Lee’s passing. I’m so sorry and wanted you to know I’m thinking of you.
Reply
June and Roger Kennedy
March 7, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I am sorry to here about Lee, we have known him for years, he was such a wonderful person, always had a smile. Lee was liked by everyone. If we were up there we would have come to the service, we are in FL
June and Roger
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