Clyde H. Brotherson at 85 years of age, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 16, 2013. He was born on May 5, 1927 in Price, Utah. Clyde proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Korean War and U.S. Navy reserve. He was a lifelong member of the VFW Post #2409, Los Banos Elks Lodge #2510 and Golden Agers Club of Los Banos. Clyde was well known for his willingness to go above and beyond to help everyone. He will be sincerely missed by all. He is preceded in death by 1 brother and 2 sisters. Clyde is survived by his wife of 55 years, Betty and their 3 children, Julie Greco, David (Kelli) Brotherson and Craig (Tina) Brotherson; 4 grandchildren Ashley, Garth, Justin and Jensen; 2 step grandchildren Christina and Samantha; 4 step great grandchildren; sisters, Vivian and Gayle and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation was held at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel, the funeral service began at 10:00 a.m. Burial followed at San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Whitehurst Funeral Chapel-Los Banos.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Clyde’s name may be sent to the Hinds Hospice, 410 W. Main St. #A, Merced, CA 95340 or favorite charity of your choice.
The following are exerpts taken from the eulogy given for Clyde by his son:
It was a twist of faith that the parking lot of Alve’s Electric (where dad worked) and the nearby bank, American Trust Bank, where mom worked, shared a common parking lot in the alley behing the buildings. Dad noticed mom when she would park her 1956 Ford. It was here where Dad met the love of his life who would become his wife the the next 55 years. My mother Betty.
Throughout their life together mom was the doating wife and near the end of dad’s wonderful life, she was dad’s loving caretaker, looking after his every need. In retrospect, she did this through-out their marriage. I think she knew dad needed it before he knew it. I LOVE YOU MOM.
These past few weeks I’ve heard many stories of dad’s generosity and of all the appliances that he repaired. I heard a memorable quote the other day from one of his friends. He told me, “He would have to get rid of all his old appliances, because no one could fix the old stuff like Clyde could.”
Publisher’s Note: We extend our sincere condolences to the family of this man who had been a good part of Los Banos for so many years. Clyde placed importance on faith, duty to his country and to his community, and most of all to his family. It seems as though we are losing so many of that generation which taught us so much. Clyde will be missed by many.