In Memory Of
Donald Brink
1942
2013
Donald Brink
July 11, 1942 — April 9, 2013
Donald Gene Brink, 70, Topeka, KS, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born July 11, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, IA the son of Donald Laverne and Florence Eleanor (Potter) Brink. He is survived by his wife Sandra Kay (Rosebrough) Brink of the home; son, Michael Dean Brink of Phoenix, AZ; daughters, Lisa (Josh) Howell and Jennifer (Garrett McCart) Brink both of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Clarissa, Knoll, Anna, Kaedon, Kale, Kendra, Gavin and Karson. He is also survived by his mother, Florence Brink of Anamosa, IA; sister, Connie (Donald) Wells of Piqua, OH; brother, Samuel (Marie) Brink of Waukesha, WI; nieces and nephews, Rochelle (Aaron) Brown, Andrew (Ed) Brink; Renee Wells, Emily (Adam) Horak and Katie Brink. He was met in the next life by his father, Donald Laverne Brink.
Don graduated from Anamosa High School in 1960 and then attended University of Northern Iowa before joining the Air Force in 1961. He served in Karamursel, Turkey and was honorably discharged. He is a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Topeka. He worked in financing for several companies before becoming disabled in 1996 with lung disease. Don was one of the first patients to have a successful lung volume reduction surgery in 1998 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. This surgery allowed him to have many additional years of quality life with his family.
As the oldest sibling, he is remembered as the 'hero', the 'popular' one; the brother who locked his sister out of the house…and in the basement but who also rescued his brother on his great camping adventure. He has always been an avid golfer and had memberships at multiple golf courses for maximum practice. The golf course was not only his relaxation but also where he taught his daughters and grandchildren to drive as well as the deciding factor in where we went on family vacations. He was extraordinary in swing set construction, golf car adventure rides, chimichangas, homemade popcorn and sitting with a smile for endless hours of fashion shows, dance recitals, plays, choral and band concerts and a multitude of sporting events. He is remembered by all for his full body laughter, face splitting grin and hugs that radiated 'I Love You'. He will forever be treasured, forever be loved and forever be missed.
Graveside services with military honors will be at Fort Scott National Cemetery on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, Don has requested donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW Suite 700, Washington DC 20005 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Don graduated from Anamosa High School in 1960 and then attended University of Northern Iowa before joining the Air Force in 1961. He served in Karamursel, Turkey and was honorably discharged. He is a member of the First Southern Baptist Church of Topeka. He worked in financing for several companies before becoming disabled in 1996 with lung disease. Don was one of the first patients to have a successful lung volume reduction surgery in 1998 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. This surgery allowed him to have many additional years of quality life with his family.
As the oldest sibling, he is remembered as the 'hero', the 'popular' one; the brother who locked his sister out of the house…and in the basement but who also rescued his brother on his great camping adventure. He has always been an avid golfer and had memberships at multiple golf courses for maximum practice. The golf course was not only his relaxation but also where he taught his daughters and grandchildren to drive as well as the deciding factor in where we went on family vacations. He was extraordinary in swing set construction, golf car adventure rides, chimichangas, homemade popcorn and sitting with a smile for endless hours of fashion shows, dance recitals, plays, choral and band concerts and a multitude of sporting events. He is remembered by all for his full body laughter, face splitting grin and hugs that radiated 'I Love You'. He will forever be treasured, forever be loved and forever be missed.
Graveside services with military honors will be at Fort Scott National Cemetery on Monday, April 15, 2013 at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, Don has requested donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, 1120 G Street NW Suite 700, Washington DC 20005 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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