Karl "Ken" Bremner Obituary (1938 - 2016)

Karl "Ken" Bremner, 78, of John Day passed away Monday December 26th at the Blue Mountain Hospital. Per his request the family will be respecting his wishes for no services. Ken was born on March 29, 1938 to Karl Kenneth and Flora (Ward) Bremner in Republic, Washington. He graduated from Grant Union High School in 1957; he then served in the Army for 4 years. He was married to Alice Faye Sager, who passed away in 1980. He worked for Stan McKay Construction, USFS, and Larkin Oil, but spent most his career working for the City of John Day, first as the Public Works Director, then City Manager and retired after 35 years there. He enjoyed hunting, researching fire lookouts, and taking his dog, Bo, for rides in the woods. He was a Kam Wah Chung Museum Board Member, and part of the Rural Fire Protection Board. He is survived by his longtime companion Alice Shawn of John Day, OR., sons Greg (Tammy) Bremner of Canyon City, OR., John Bremner of Canyon City, OR., daughter Terri (John) Burke of Bates, OR., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his wife Alice Faye, parents Karl and Flora Bremner, and brother Dave Bremner. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Blue Mountain Hospice through Driskill Memorial Chapel 241 S. Canyon Blvd. John Day, OR 9745.