Maurice Lee Brakeman
Maurice
"Morris" Lee Brakeman, born August 16, 1942, in
Antioch, California, to Everett Oliver and Leigh
Shirley Petty Brakeman, died June 28, 2011, at
68 years old, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. A
Celebration of Life gathering will be held at
Fiest Creek at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 30.Morris’s family spent most of his childhood living in Gordon, Nebraska, where his father opened a radio repair shop after returning from WWII. Morris graduated from Gordon High School in 1960. At a time where many young men were avoiding the draft, Morris enlisted in the Army in March of 1961. He served several tours of duty overseas including, Viet Nam, Thailand, Panama, and Germany.
He served his country faithfully for over twenty years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He continued traveling around the world working at a variety of jobs before settling in Northern Idaho in the spring of 2007. Morris loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and is especially remembered for his story telling. He was a good friend to many, and a loving father, with a great sense of humor.
Morris is survived by four children: Traci (David) Jones, Erik (Audrey) Brakeman, Tanya Brakeman, and Matthew (Jennifer) Brakeman. Thirteen grandchildren: Parker Jones, Autumn Jones, Morgan Brakeman, Jaida Glessner, Caleb Jones, Sierra Glessner, Aurora Jones, Ashley Brakeman, Robyn Glessner, Carly Glessner, Tanner Jones, Aurelia Jones, and Ben Brock. One brother: Errol (Joan) Brakeman. One niece: Shelley (Mick) Dragoo. One nephew: Jonathon (Sonja) Brakeman.
Family and friends are invited to sign Morris’s book at www.bonnersferryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bonners Ferry Funeral Home.