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Location : Forest Hill Cemetery, Eau Claire, WI
Mark William Brunner, 53, of Vancouver, WA, passed way on April 26, 2012. He was born on Sept. 7, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI to Clarice Olson and William Brunner.
Mark attended Chippewa Valley Technical College, (Eau Claire, WI) in 1977-78. He moved out to Portland, OR in 1978 and started working for Boeing of Portland May 1978. He worked as an inspector for Boeing for 34 years.
Mark was a member of the IAM (International Assoc. of Machinists) Local 63 and NRA (National Rifle Assoc.).
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, assorted water sports, dog lover, debating politics and national fiscal policies.
Mark is survived by his wife of 19 years, BJ (Beverly); sisters, Dawn Hamilton (Kansas) and Diane White (Wisconsin); sister-in-laws, Patti Brunner (Iowa), Diane Edwards (Wisconsin) and Jean Edsall (Ohio); many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steve Brunner (Iowa); brother-in-law, Jay Hamilton (Kansas); and canine companion, Jade.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
A memorial has been set up at http://Mark-Brunner.virtual-memorials.com.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.
The Columbian (Vancouver, WA) - May 6, 2012