Birth date: Dec 2, 1921 Death date: Nov 8, 2008
Arthur D. Brand, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Nov. 8th, 2008. He was 86. Son of the late Andrew W. Brand [Scotland] and Rose L. Deacon [England] he was born in Clifton Heights, PA and went Read Obituary
In Remembrance of a kind and gentle man with a twinkle in his eye and a bounce in his step. We'll miss you Uncle and Brother .
Glenn and Dot##imported-begin##NULL##imported-end##
Aunt Byrdie, Robin, David, Gary, and family,
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Uncle Art. We were pleased to be able to communicate with you during this last month. It was not an easy time, and Jeanne and I know all to well. I hope that whatever we shared with you helped ease the burden. However, the end of a life, especially one so full and wonderful as your Dad's, is never easy. As you so aptly said in Art's remembrances, he is indeed in God's Kingdom, a place he so richly deserves.
Jeanne, Kara, and I will remember fondly our trip to Tacoma so many years ago now. We had an absolutely wonderful time visiting with everyone. I will remember his kindness and concern for me on my last ill-fated visit. We will be forever disappointed that we didn't get back to visit on more happier circumstances.
We wish all of you well, as you move forward carrying with you all the great and meaningful memories that belong to the life of your Dad. Cherish all of them. Please keep the communication lines open, and so will we.
All our love and best wishes to all of you!
Alan, Jeanne, Kara and Mark##imported-begin##Alan and Jeanne Kuzirian##imported-end##
I have had the good fortune to know Art Brand for 20 years and am proud to have been included in his family. Without knowing it, Art left a wonderful gift to the men who knew him. He gave us an example of how a real man loves and cherishes his family. He and Marie were the solid foundation on which we all knew the family could stand. Art loved and supported his family unconditionally through the ups and downs of life's experiences and never had a harsh word for anyone. My wish is that I can be more like him . . . Thanks Art
Mike##imported-begin##Mike Brooks##imported-end##
I wish that I had gotten to know your dad sooner. We met only twice that I remember and I enjoyed his wit and sincerity. I hope to continue our contacts as cousins. My sincerest and heartfelt sympathies at your loss.##imported-begin##Brenda (Brand ) Kruyer##imported-end##
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Art's family members and I hope your past memories of good times spent together with a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather will bring you some comfort in this very sad time.
On what would be my last visit with Art I asked him what had given him the most enjoyment during his life? He said, "Oh boy, I'm gonna have to think about that for a minute". And after awhile he said, "What has given me the most enjoyment is watching kids build things...I just love to watch them put things together, and I also love helping them build stuff, whether it's models or blocks or whatever". I am so glad I asked him this question because that was an unexpected answer.
He was passionate in his reply and had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face when talking about building things and helping kids build things.
He was a very kind man and I will miss him greatly.
Love
~Janet Brand~##imported-begin##Janet Brand##imported-end##
Uncle Art was a wonderful man, husband, father and singer. He evoked such kindness and understanding. He will be truly missed but his legacy will live on. His family and friends are so proud of him and what he achieved. I offer my sincere sympathy.##imported-begin##Debbie (Weber) Van Drunen##imported-end##
Art was a true gentlemen in every sense of the word. I always enjoyed his company on the tennis courts at the Elks. He is the only person who I know of; who would walk up to the tennis court with the help of a cane - hang the cane on the fence and go out on the court and play a couple of sets. What a guy!! He will be sorrily missed.
Most sincerely,
Peter Hampl##imported-begin##Peter Hampl##imported-end##
my condolences to the family##imported-begin##virgil pettit##imported-end##
Dear Robin and family, our deepest and heartfelt sympathies are with you all at this time. You are in our thoughts and in our prayers. Sincerely, your second cousin Mary and all of my side of the Brands here in RI, CT & NH.##imported-begin##Mary Frayne##imported-end##
