Richard Eugene Brendley
January 13, 1932 - July 08, 2013
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Richard Eugene Brendley
January 13, 1932 - July 08, 2013
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Richard Brendley
Richard Eugene Brendley, 81, passed away in Birch Bay, WA on July 8, 2013. Richard was born in East St. Louis, IL on January 13, 1932. He served in the United States Navy from 1952 until 1960, and he was also employed by the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He entered the U.S. Foreign Service in 1963, becoming a Diplomatic Telecommunications Officer, and he spent a large portion of his service overseas, in Japan, India, Indonesia, Belgium, Finland, Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Thailand, in addition to temporary duty in other countries. He retired in 1991, and settled with his family in Birch Bay Village, WA.
Being an ardent patriot, who loved his country dearly, he later became actively involved in the Republican Party, and worked on various campaigns. He was also an active member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Ferndale, WA, and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Family Council #7356 and San Juan Assembly #1176. He was also a member of the American Legion, Peace Arch Post #86.
He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Masako Yamanaka; brothers Frederick W. Brendley, Jr., Thomas H. Brendley, and Donald J. Brendley; and sister Mary Agnes Brendley.
He is survived by his son, Michael Brendley, two granddaughters, Leah Brendley and Hannah Brendley, and numerous nephews and grandnieces. Please share your thoughts and memories of Richard in the online guestbook at www.farewelltributes.com
Farewell Tribute Information
A Rosary Vigil service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale, WA, on Friday, July 12th at 7:00pm, and the Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Parish in Ferndale, WA on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00am, followed by a reception at the church.
7 responses to Richard Eugene Brendley
Wes and Janice LaVitte says:
July 8, 2013
I am sorry for the loss of the last of the Fred and Agnes children and the loss of my last Brendley firstt cousin.
Dick and Pat Kalla says:
July 8, 2013
Pat and I first met Dick and Masako in Brussels, Belgium in 1980. We had just arrived at the Embassy and Dick had just been appointed to manage the Comm Center through a major renovation. Dick was nearing the end of his tour in Belgium, but he went out of his way to make sure we were settled in properly. We always remembered him as a great guy and a hard worker. After we retired and moved up here to the Fourth Corner, we discovered that Dick had also retired and was living nearby. It was a difficult period for Dick because his beloved wife, Masako, had just passed away. Nevertheless, at our bi-yearly CANDOER luncheons we were able to reconnect with Dick and relive those wonderful days of Foreign Service life with him. Our last luncheon was in Astoria OR a month before his passing. Dick and Mike attended and we had a great visit with them. He will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Dick. Dick and Pat Kalla
Glen and Jeannine Bryant says:
July 8, 2013
We are so glad that Richard was able to attend the family reunion a few years ago and was also at a family wedding and we were able to visit with him. Richard and his family will be remembered in our prayers.
Oliver Shaw says:
July 8, 2013
Rest well, Dick. Ollie Shaw
LARRY AND KATHY SHUTTS says:
July 8, 2013
OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE BRENDLEY FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RICH WAS A WONERFUL FAMILY MAN AND A GREAT MAN.