Marion Duane “Wayne” Brewer, 68, of Coloma, Michigan joined his loving wife in heaven on January 8, 2024 after battling a long illness.
He was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on February 25, 1955 to Chester and Madie (Adair) Brewer. Wayne married the love of his life, Betty Jewel Brewer on March 13, 1976 when he was 22 years old at Betty’s parents’ house in Sister Lakes, Michigan.
He cherished his time with his family and was a wonderful father to Lisa Marie (Sherburn) O’Brien, David Lewis Sherburn, Kristy Lynn (Brewer) Horn, and Duane Alan Brewer, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren later in life. is family was the most important thing to him, and he was always there to support his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephew.
He was employed at Lane Automotive for over 25 years as a large parts delivery driver which took him to all parts of the tri-state area. He personality and friendly demeanor allowed him to make strong friendships with many of his customers.
Wayne had a love of all things fast and was an avid car and race enthusiast his entire life. Earlier in life he built engines and raced cars at various speedways and was a regular spectator and sponsor through his BrewCrew enterprise after. He loved muscle and classic cars and loved collecting and going to car shows. Him and Betty also loved to spend time outside in the sun and would take trips to Florida whenever possible. You could always find him watching sports or enjoying a show on the History Channel.
He is survived by his children Lisa Marie (John) O’Brien of New Smyrna Beach,Fla., David Lewis (Juliet) Sherburn of Coloma, Kristy Lynn (James) Horn of Stevensville, and Duane Allen Brewer of Coloma. His grandchildren, Ryan David Serafine, Marissa Jewel Sherburn, Shane Ever Sherburn, and Jolie Jewel Walker. His brother-in-law and best friend Charles Whorton of Eau Claire, his sister-in-law Earlene (Bell) Whorton, and his nieces and nephew, Shannon Whorton of Powder Springs, GA, Kristina Whorton of Eau Claire, and Daniel Whorton of Watervliet.
He was preceded in death by wife, Betty Jewel (Whorton) Brewer, his parents Chester and Madie (Adair) Brewer of Kentucky, brothers Ricky Lynn Brewer and Alan Brewer of Benton Harbor.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12th from 5-7pm at Duffield & Pastrick Funeral Home in Coloma, Michigan with a Celebration of Life Service at 11am on Saturday, January 13th. Interment will follow at North Shore Memory Gardens. The family suggest that memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, the charity of one’s choice, or donations to cover funeral expenses. Those wishing to leave a message of remembrance may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.
VISITATION
Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home
Friday, January 12, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
6548 Paw Paw Ave.
Coloma, MI 49038
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home
Saturday, January 13, 2024
11:00 AM
6548 Paw Paw Ave.
Coloma, MI 49038
Burial will follow in North Shore Memory Gardens.
Posted On: Thursday, January 11, 2024 3:56 PM
