Brian A. McClure
April 26, 1971 - August 28, 2013
Obituary
Brian McClure of SeaTac, Washington died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at the family home of a heart attack. He was 42.
Brian was born April 26, 1971 to Melvyn McClure and Gaye (Lawhead) McClure. He was the youngest of three children (and very good at being the youngest). He attended school in the SeaTac area, graduating from Tyee High School in 1989.
Brian worked for 20 years as a cook at various steakhouses in the Seattle area. He also was a prolific songwriter, who taught himself to play guitar and recorded two CDs. He also took horticulture classes through South Seattle Community College with his father and spent some time working in the landscaping industry.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother Gaye, who died in 2007. He is survived by his father, Melvyn, his brother Doug (Deanna) and Steve (Tina), six nephews and a niece, as well as cousins, uncles and an aunt.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013 at 1 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial 16445 International Blvd, in SeaTac. There will be a reception to follow at the same location, with a private burial at a later time.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Brain’s name to One A-Chord Academy, care of Monroe Community Chapel 14365 Fryelands Blvd. S.E. Monroe, WA 98272.
RIP baby brother, gone to soon but never to far. As you would say “see ya on the flipside.” Much Love
I’m so sorry to learn about Brian. I’d forgotten we shared a birthday. There are really no words except that I’ll be praying for all of you.
Brian, I will always remember you as the guy around town with a huge smile on your face or a devilish grin like you are up to something. Always wondered what you were up to or had already done. You were very easy to be friends with and always had something to say to make me laugh. Couldn’t be sad when you were around. Hard to express a lifetime of feelings in a little box, so i will just remember the fun times. You have left us, but you left us a little bit of you inside of us to treasure and reflect on for the rest of our lifetime. Miss you always and forever.
Steve, Doug, and Mel…..your loss must be unimaginable. To lose a sibling and son at such a young age defies the laws of what is right……and no words I can say can make it right. That said, you do have family and friends who are feeling the same sense of loss and can be there to support you in your loss. Surround yourself with friends and family….and always remember Brian as the amazing person he was. My condolences McClure family. Rest in peace Brian.
Steve,
I knew Steve McClure many years, I am sorry your loss brother Brian, My condolence, sympathy, thought and prayers with you and your family….. Please let me know what you need… RIP Brian……
Brian, I still cant fathum you arent here, I miss you so much.. your harty laugh, your beautiful smile that could light up a room, your crazy since of humor that could turn someone’s bad day to the best,. I miss your wise words that you would tell me that started with” well like My dad would say” .. most of all I miss your smart butt self! You could take 1 look and know that you were gonna get us in trouble or its not a great idea to do what was getting ready to come out of your mouth but we would do it anyways! I love you Brian and I miss you so much.. be you up in the heavens for the lord called a beautiful angel home! Rest in peace my dear dear friend!!
Prayers go out to the McClure family and all his friends. Brian will never be forgotten. He is now walking streets of gold, and in a more beautiful place watching over each and every one of you. RIP Brian
So sorry McClure family. I’ve known Steve and Tina since they moved to Moscow and worked with them at the newspaper. Wonderful couple with wonderful sons. Met his mom and dad many times. Heard so many stories about Brian (and Doug too) that I feel that I knew him. The McClure’s all have a strong faith in our God and have many, many friends who have been praying for them. They know where Brian is now and is probably teasing the angels.
Bro am gonna miss you! Thank you for allowing me into your life. The world is a darker place with you not here. You are loved!
to brian who unfotionley I was onley able to meet a couple times in our time here on earth. but will see him again and catch up on past years.. you were part of a very wonderful family, and are now able to spend more time with your mom and your hevenley father. may he support the rest of your family dureing this time. god bless you. love aunt Marilyn and family.
Brian, I will miss you so much! I was so blessed to have you as a good friend/brother…My heart goes out to your wonderful family…I love them as my own family. My prayers go out to all your friends and family, that God will give us some kind of peace during this difficult time. I will cherish all the fun memories I have with you. That will keep me smiling. Love you forever. See you again someday…
McClure family,
Brian was my first boyfriend. We met in the 7th grade, when your family moved into the house near ours. I remember many fun hours spent hanging out with Brian, Tami and Kristin Decker.
There was one time when Brian somehow managed to get trapped on top of Janet’s freezer in the Decker’s garage and that stupid big dog of theirs wouldn’t let you down! I remember when it was time for you to go home at night and I would walk you home because it was dark, but then you would turn around and walk me home…because it was dark. You were my first kiss, my first break-up, and always a great friend.
I will miss your snarky remarks on FB, but am so grateful for the opportunity of being your friend.
I love you.
Steve, Tina, Garrett and Justin, life is dealing you some hard blows right now. Be sure of this…God will help you through every day and allow His light to shine brightly through you. Please know you are so loved and we are praying for you.
First of all I send my Love and Prayers to the McClure family. Brian was a son you can be so proud of. He made everyone he met feel like they were special to him. He always took good care of us when we would visit his places of employment. Brian always took time to stop for a visit on his way up 179th hill. He would always ask how the girls were and would catch me up on his great adventures. I will miss that soooo much. Rest in Peace my dear Brian. Sending you our love until we meet again.
Mel, we were so sad to hear of Brian’s passing. We are thinking of you often.