Theodore Stanley Brunson

April 1, 1926 - September 3, 2015

Stan Brunson was born on April 1, 1926 in Newberg, Oregon to Theodore C. Brunson and Alma Shook. Stan spent his early years with his family on Chehalem Mountain and graduated from Newberg High School. In 1944 Stan joined the U.S. Army during WWII. In 1945 while serving overseas in Okinawa, Stan was wounded. During his service he earned several metals including, the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic – Pacific w/1 Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Combat Infantryman Badge. On August 3, 1950 he married Goldie Viola Hayes and they shared a loving and caring life together until Goldie’s death on October 29, 2005. Together they raised 3 children, Beverly Meeker, Robert Fugate and Richard Fugate. He retired in 1987 after working for the Oregon State Forestry Department for 30 years. Stan enjoyed his family and him and Goldie loved to travel. There were many family trips which included camping, hunting and fishing. Together they also enjoyed traveling to the old time fiddlers contests. Stan was the most kind and caring person you will ever meet. Stan passed on September 3, 2015 peacefully in Newberg, OR surrounded by family. Stan is survived by a brother Frank Meyers, two sisters Merlene Bustamante and Lorene Kirk, 6 grandchildren Ted Meeker, Anne Breeze, Jackie Topf, Wayne Fugate, Debbie Fournier and Brian Fugate, 5 great grandchildren and 2 great great granddaughters and many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Goldie Brunson, all 3 of his children, Beverly Meeker, Bob Fugate and Richard Fugate, his brother Alvin (Dude) Meyers and his sister Frances Freidrich. No Services are planned.