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You are not forgotten Lance.
We miss you with each passing day.
We miss you with each passing day.
Lance Vernon Brackett died Oct. 10 at Marin General Hospital. He was 64. A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19, in the Novato High School Gordon Gym.
Mr. Brackett was born Sept. 5, 1944, in Fremont, Neb., and moved with his family to California in 1952. After high school, he served with the U.S. Air Force and then began working as a contractor. During that time, he taught carpentry in the Carpenters Union apprenticeship program at College of Marin.
Mr. Brackett had worked for the last 20 plus years at Industrial Light and Magic in San Rafael. He had been a member of the Carpenters Union and, for more than 25 years, belonged to the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 16. His name appears in the credits as stage technician in many films produced by ILM, among them "Star Wars: Return of the Jedi," "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," and "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
His personal 15 seconds of on-screen fame can be seen in the film "Young Sherlock Holmes."
Mr. Brackett was a devoted father and grandfather, a wonderful brother and a loyal friend to many. A creative, meticulous and hard-working craftsman, he brought enthusiasm and dedication to every task and job he undertook. He had a big heart, a big voice and a big laugh; he loved children, and they all loved him. He was intelligent, generous, cheerful and funny.
He was an avid reader. He enjoyed sports and was a longtime fan of the Novato High School football team, coached by his son. He was in the stands for every Hornets game for the past 10 years, never missing a game.
Mr. Brackett is survived by his sons Jason of Corte Madera, Travis and wife Amy of Novato, Ryan and wife Kirianne of Petaluma; and his beloved granddaughters Abigail and Kaiya. He was looking forward to the birth of his third grandchild in March.
Other survivors include his sisters, brother and their families, Judy Crowe of Nevada City, Marva Spencer of Fernley, Nev., Brenda Heth of Cottage Grove, Ore., Devra Cirimeli of Daly City, David Brackett of Nevada City, and Pamela Surface of Grass Valley; nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews; an aunt and two uncles; numerous cousins and friends, and his former wife, Peggy Brackett.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
10 comments:
I am saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man. Uncle Lance, you were so special to me and I loved you so much. I remember so many good memories of times spent with you – the way you always use to tease me and tell me you would show my cheerleading video at my wedding (and then doing just that). I admired you and it meant so much to me when you spoke at Grammy’s celebration – knowing how hard that was for you to get up in front of so many people and say the nice things you said. I will miss you so much! I will never forget you. I wish you didn’t have to go. I love you.
~Julie Bug
mattson4@comcast.net
I don't know what to say. Uncle Lance you were very special to me. It seems like God is taking all the good people with him. You are a great man and will be missed. You will always be in my heart.
Garrett
teamgohunting@hotmail.com
We send Love, Sympathy and our understanding, to all of the Brackett Family and Lance's many friends.
Lance was always my most favorite
son-in-law, like my own son.
Jason,Travis and Ryan, please consider that you have had a super Dad for 35-33-27 loving years; I lost my Dad at 2 1/2 yrs
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Brackett Family.
Grandpa George Parmenter & Ruby
gobrienp1@comcast.net
Uncle Lance you were one of a kind, although we didn't get to spend alot of time together I'll never forget your warm welcome's and big bear hugs when we did see eachother. you raised 3 very respectful boys and should be proud of that. you will forever be in my heart and memory. I love you!
Traci
Lance you were the brother I never had, a friend that warmed my heart and made me laugh. You touched all of our lives in many special ways.You are loved by everyone who knew you and a blessing to us all. Our lives were enriched by your love and sincerity. You will be with me forever.................
God Bless You Brother
Roger
Lance, you were a special man that we all loved. I noticed through the years how much children loved you. You were a very special father and each of your boys knew they were loved. Jason, Travis and Ryan are all special young men that will carry on your fine qualities. We will miss you dearly, Linda
Michael as follows;
Uncle lance, You are the founder and builder of such a great family. You are loved and will be greatly missed by all of us. You will live on through your sons and new additions to the Bracketts.I am thankful for the day we spent together at Point Reyes. You are one of the wisest and most clever people that I've ever known.
You are with the lord in heaven. We all love you and will miss you so very much...Michael
My wonderful brother-in-law of 38 years. You will be missed by so many people. I didn't see you often but when I did it was always like we had just seen each other a few days ago. Loved your bear hugs and your laughter. You will always have a special place in my heart. Love ya Lance.
I've known Lance since the day I was born, and lived next to him for 20 years. He was one of the most intelligent , patient, kind-hearted person I've ever known. He was a excellent father and help raise 3 amazing boys. My heart goes out to the Brackett family, now and in the days to come. In loving memory of a wonderful person, we will love you and miss you always. Ry, Trav, J and peggy I love you and your in my thoughts always.
Jason, Travis, Ryan and Family,
How lucky we all were to have Lance in our lives. As for me, I kind of knew and admired him through Garrett. He was so proud of his uncle and loved him so much. I didn't get to spend a whole lot of time with Lance, but, I remember the first time I met him, it was like everyone said, he was a big kind hearted bear, instantly you feel his warm , kind soul. I loved the way he took to our kids. I am so sorry that he had to be taken from us so suddenly and so soon. Speaking from experience though, fill your heart with all of the fun loving memories, not the ones that make you sad. I truely believe this is what Uncle Lance would want. Boys, continue making your dad proud.
Love you guys,
Deb
Bucknell5@msn.com
Lance Was a wonderful man, I can still remember when I was young he would take my brother and I down stairs to play with the cars on the track he had set up. I can still remember how I looked forward to seeing him when we were told we were going to visit. I am 42 years old and have only gotten to visit whith him once, and only for a breif moment since those days, That is testimony to the lasting impression he made in my life and I am sure many other peoples lives. Lance was spoken of very highly by his sons, It was nice to hear the stories they had of their dad, and to see the smiles they had on their faces when they talked of him.
Lance was a very special man and I feel blessed to have known him.
My love and prayers go out to the Brackett family.
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