Harold R. "Turk" Brohawn's Obituary
Harold R. “Turk” Brohawn, age 88, of Rehoboth Beach, DE, previously of Wilmington, DE, passed away on Thursday, February 26th, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Turk was born in Cambridge, MD on January 7, 1927. He was the son of the late Edgar and Minnie (Willey) Brohawn.
Turk graduated from Cambridge High School in 1944. Following his graduation he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in WWII as a Paratrooper. After his honorable discharge, he embarked on a lifelong career as a Pipefitter with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union No. 74 (formerly Pipefitters Local 80) serving as the Union Financial Secretary for 8 years. Turk was one of the founders of the Pipefitters Federal Credit Union where he served as President and Board member for many years.
Turk was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Wilmington prior to relocating to Rehoboth Beach in 2002. He became a member of St. Edmond’s Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach in 2005.
Turk will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his desire to give to others, and his special love for his Yorkshire Terriers, Lucy and Lacy. Turk particularly enjoyed travelling and gardening. He was known for his ability to plan a trip to the finest detail and for spending many hours gardening and landscaping.
In addition to his parents, Turk was preceded in death by his son, Rusty, his first wife Polly, his second wife Jean, 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Turk is survived by his wife, Joan Ryan Brohawn, 3 nieces, and 3 nephews. Turk enjoyed a large blended family. He was a wonderful father and grandfather to the Schoen-Durrant-McKeown and Ballas-Ryan families. He is survived by 12 stepchildren, 24 step-grandchildren, and many step-great grandchildren who will miss him dearly. We thank him for the love, knowledge, and wisdom he shared with us.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 at St. Edmond’s Catholic Church, 409 King Charles Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971, with visitation at 10 AM. Interment will be at 11 AM on Friday, March 6th St. James Episcopal Church Cemetery, 2106 St. James Rd., Wilmington, DE 19808.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in Turk’s Memory to Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963 or http://www.delawarehospice.org/.
Please sign Turk’s guestbook located on this site.
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