Calvin M. Brazle
September 7, 1935 ~ September 14, 2016
Calvin M. Brazle 81, of New Braunfels, TX passed away on September 14, 2016 at his home in New Braunfels, TX from cancer. He was born September 7, 1935 to Charles and Dorothy Brazle of Dexter, KS. He graduated from Dexter High School in 1953 and Arkansas City Junior College in 1956. He married the love of his life, Margaret Rowe in Dexter, KS on May 29, 1955. He felt that together they could do anything.
Working for many years in the aircraft industry at Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, KS, he then transferred to Swearingen Aircraft in San Antonio. He worked at auto dealerships in New Braunfels and San Marcos, TX. His working career ended shortly before his death with 23 years at Brazle & Pfeuffer as an office manager.
Calvin was a faithful and active member of the First United Methodist Church. He volunteered his help in many areas, delivered meals on wheels and was featured as an unsung hero in 2000. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, two sons, Kenneth and wife Debra and Mark and wife Tammy, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 brother, Dwight Brazle, sister-in-law , Marilyn Jones, and husband Gary. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy Brazle, and grandson Barry Meza who died in Kuwait.
Calvin requested that we thank Dr. Madison Lowry and staff for all they have done for him over the years.
Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church of New Braunfels or Hope Hospice of New Braunfels.
A celebration of his life will be held at the First United Methodist Church of New Braunfels at 3:00pm on Friday, September 23, 2016.
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Calvin——–We worked together for lots of years and I will really miss fussing with you over things I wanted to spend money on, but you were right in holdings onto the pennies! I will always cherish our times together at the office and I know the success of the law firm is in large measure due to your management of the office and staff. God Bless You! Bob
I treasure the time that I worked with Calvin at the law office. He was an outstanding man and made some very tasty popcorn like nobody else.
Mrs Brazle, Ken & Mark – I am so, so sorry for the loss of CB. We all loved him dearly. He was a major influence on my early life as a close family friend (think domino games at the Brazle house with popcorn and Pepsi and Hee Haw on the TV) then as my first boss during my first “real” job at Chuck Nash. I have vivid memories of interacting with CB at the dealership while I stocked the parts bins and swept the floors. I learned many valuable lessons from CB and will always be grateful for the opportunity that he gave to me. My heart goes out to your entire family. Love you all!
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Brazle. Like Christopher, I have many memories of Saturday night dominoes, comic books in the attic, and weekends at Canyon Lake. You have all been my family as long as I can remember. My prayers are with you all. Much love, Sarah
I have just heard from siblings of Calvin’s passing, Margaret, and want to send along to you and your children, my condolences. I will be praying for your comfort and peace…and hope your treasure-trove of memories sustains you in the days ahead. It sounds like he was a very special guy!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you —prayers for blessings and for comfort in the quiet moments. From Paul & Carol in Antwerp, Belgium
My sincere sympathy goes out to the family and especially to my longtime friend, Margaret. Much love to you.
How much we will miss Calvin. So many good memories of visiting you, Margaret, and Calvin on the Dexter farm. We extend our deepest sympathies to the entire Brazle family. Our prayers are with you through this difficult time. Much love, Art & Alice Hutton
I’m so sorry for your loss, Margaret and family. You’re in my prayers.
My heartfelt condolences to the family , I am so sorry for your loss . Calvin was one in a million . I’ll always remember his sense of humor, his laugh and how he liked to kid around . He had the same sense of humor as my Dad so it was always a gas when they were together ! I remember that he sure liked eating fresh cherries if they were in season when he came out to Washington State to see us . He will be missed greatly . My thoughts and prayers are with you . Deepest and Warmest Regards, Mike Hill
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Calvin was a great person and I am glad to have known him a little. You will all by in my thoughts and prayers. I know he leaves a big hole in your lives because he was so involved in his family life.
So sorry for your loss of Calvin, Margaret, Kenney and Mark. Never got to spend time with Calvin but he produced Gold Star sons, thanks to you, Margaret. No finer Family! Such a life well lived! Thanks for being a part of mine.
When the world lost Calvin, we lost much more than a person; we lost part of a nearly extinct breed……we lost what all he stood for: humbleness, integrity, honesty, sincerity, kindness, compassion, work ethic, family values and patriotism, among many other admirable traits. We lead by example. Needless to say, the world has suffered a huge loss…..yes, the world, because too few of men represent these values; and we just lost one of our strongest leaders. Although the world is a darker place, Heaven just got that much brighter.
He was a great man I recall when I attened First Methodist he was always ready to greet anyone with a smile and a great handshake. Thank god he is at peace forever. I can see him with that great smile!
Calvin was a special friend and will be missed. My prayers are with you.
Mr. Brazle was one of our favorite regulars here at RBFCU off of Highway 46. We will truly miss seeing him and making us smile every day. Sending our condolences and prayers for Mr. Brazle’s family and friends. May God give you all strength during this difficult time. Respectfully, RBFCU – Oak Run
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God’s sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Consider Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subjected to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.
Miss Margaret kit and the rest of the brazzell family please accept our sincere heartfelt condolences for your loss we are so sorry to hear about this and pray that you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place God bless you all
I am heartbroken for the family. I had the honor of knowing Mr Brazle for many years!! He will be missed. He was a funny guy and always made me laugh.
Mr. Brazle was a very kind man. My kids loved talking to him when they were little – he would stop and visit with us every Sunday at church. His wife is a wonderful person and I am hugging her from E. TX. Love and prayers to the family. See you one day again Mr. Brazle. Lovingly, Joni Ewing
Margaret & family, our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Calvin. Prayers for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Ken, I am sorry for the loss of your dad. He was such a nice man when I cleaned your office building years ago. My prayers for you and your family during this time.
I am sorry for your loss. Prayers of peace and comfort from your Canterberry neighbors.
Ken, Debra and family- what a great memorial to your father on Facebook. I only had the pleasure of meeting your dad once or twice but really enjoyed him! I have a picture if my dad and I ( taken by Callie Jacks when he was healthy) that I focus on instead of remembering the ghost of my dad once cancer had taken so much. Remember him the way you knew him before he was ill. I love what you said about treasuring each day. Gary’s and my love to each of you. Knowing he was a Christian is such a peace for each of you who believe. Blessings
Ken, Debra, Mark and the rest of the family. I am so sorry for your loss, and so sorry that I cannot not be in NB to celebrate your father’s life with you on Friday. Just think, your dad has come face to face with the Savior! Wow! I miss and love you always. Be strong, remember the good times, love each other, hold each other, and never ever forget where you came from. Hug your mom for me. Love and blessings.
To Margaret and family, what a wonderful smile has now brightened heaven. Calvin certainly encouraged and helped many here day after day in small and large ways. He treated everyone the same. We recognize your great loss while rejoicing that you had a godly man for a husband and a daddy. Know that we are thinking and praying for you to have comfort and peace.
Ken and Deb– Toya and I were saddened to hear of your Dad”s passing. He was a gentleman of the highest order, always eager to help and to make you comfortable, no matter the circumstance. Please know that we are praying for peace to come to you and our family. Bruce & Toya
Dearest Margaret, Ken, and Mark… and to the entire Brazle family, My sincere, humble condolences of love and comfort are offered to the each of you, in the loss of our beloved Calvin. May the each of you find comfort and reassurance thru our Lord, and God, at all times whenever you need these strengths the most. May Calvin’s true examples of strength, Faith, and love for God, be, also, of the highest comfort to all of you, as you suffer deep sadness and emptiness from losing Calvin in your lives, here on our physical earth. So many wonderful years and precious memories of profound love and happy times together, within the Brazle family…. those beautiful years shall always be remembered and loved…. those important years were always at the center of our entire lives, as the each of our families shared our love and beautiful times together, while our families intertwined, developed our futures together, children all growing up and staying close with one another. So many holidays…. so many precious hours and memories and beautiful times together…. always remaining within our hearts…. always shall I continue to deeply love and hold steadfast to those times of precious memories, as I shall continue to love, also, the each of you. Always. May all these times and years of beautiful memories continue to give you the strength of abiding love, to comfort and heal the each of you, during this sadness. May God hold Calvin within His arms and give Calvin everlasting love, comfort, rest, and beautiful peace for all eternity. Calvin loved our Lord Jesus Christ and our wondrous and Almighty God. May God hold all of you within His strength and abiding love… may He always keep the entire Brazle family connected and close throughout our lives on His beautiful physical earth which He created for the each of us to appreciate. Margaret, may you be glorified, along with your sons and family, for all the love, devotion, and care, which you lovingly gave Calvin throughout his illnesses. Love endures all. Love shall never fade. May the love of God hold the entire Brazle family throughout the many years to come and may He always be the Tie that Binds as He holds the beautiful Brazle families all together…. as one entity. May the each of us appreciate each wonderful day and live it as the beautiful blessing that it truly is, day-by-day. God Bless all of You and Keep You Safe Within His Arms, Sincerely, Hazel Thompson-Hickman, Oceanside, CA
I so adored Calvin. I still remember being in awe when he told the story of how he and Margaret worked their day jobs and then go home to take care of the boys and then farm late at night. Calvin had the energy of three people. I also remember how fun it was to talk with but more importantly listen to Calvin’s stories and wit. He truly was a child of God and a good man. His legacy will live on through his family and community because he was such an example of pure goodness and service to others.
I am sorry for your loss but know the last years of your Daddy’s life were rich with family and what a legacy he left behind! I know he is in heaven with no pain and eternal blessings and joy.
My condolences to All the Family for the loss of Calvin Brazle. Truly a man of Great Faith and Conviction. May He celebrate with Jesus in Heaven, until we all meet again. In the Name of God the Father, God the Son, and God The Holy Spirit, Forever & Forever, Amen