David Somers Brewer, 94

David Somers Brewer, 94, died Wednesday Sept. 29, 2004, at Heritage Place in Kalispell. He was born Jan. 14, 1910, in Bozeman, to Dr. Albert David and Florence Belle (Somers) Brewer.

David, after receiving his early education went to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University in 1932, and then went on to receive his Masters of Art from the Columbia University in New York in 1939.

He met and married his wife, Myrtle Kraudy, in Miles City on Aug. 8, 1940.

David taught math in high schools in Jordan, Hardin, Miles City and Missoula, until he entered the Army in 1942 where he served in the weather service throughout World War II.

He came to the Flathead Valley in 1946 and purchased a farm where he raised turkeys for 10 years. He then converted the farm to a dairy and continued operating the dairy until he retired in 1975.

David loved fishing, playing cards and gardening. He also had interests in politics and giving community service.

David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as an Elder. He was school board member and worked to consolidate schools into the current West Valley district. He was a high school board member for 10 years, a member of the board of directors for Kalispell Regional Medical Center; he also served as a volunteer for the medical center. He gave his time as well to the Flathead Food Bank; and was a past master of the Stillwater Grange. He was also a board member for the Montana Dairy Association.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Myrtle; and a brother, Leonard Brewer; and sister, Winifred Ferkin.

David is survived by his five sons, David H. Brewer and his wife Shirley, Roger Brewer and his wife Marty, Mark Brewer and his wife Denise, all of Kalispell, Glenn Brewer and his wife Mary Ann of Seattle, and Sidney Brewer and his wife Joyce of Boise, Idaho; a sister Constance Zahl of Pendleton, Ore.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for David were held Monday, Oct. 4, at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Glenn Burfeind officiating.

The family suggests that donations be sent to the First Presbyterian Church, 540 S. Main, Kalispell, MT 59901.

Arrangements are under the direction of Johnson Mortuary & Crematory.

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