More detail on this person: Daniel A. Breard
III, of Olympia, Washington, passed away on
Saturday, August 16, 2003.He was born in Monroe,
Louisiana on September 6, 1932 to Daniel A.
Breard II and Julia Dean Breard.Dan served in the
military for twenty-one years, and was stationed
at various military installations in the U.S. and
overseas. As a Lt. Colonel, Dan flew helicopters
in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. Upon
retirement from the military in 1972, he worked
for the Department of Revenue in Olympia, retiring
again in 1995.Dan was a people person. He
especially enjoyed anything to do with flying.
When his piloting days were over, he built and
flew remote model airplanes, enjoyed boating
around Puget Sound and fishing, and was an active
member of Gyros; he enjoyed all the friends of
these endeavors. Dan was also very attached to his
animals.He is survived by his wife, Leota; son,
Daniel A. Breard IV (Linda), and grandson, Danny;
daughter, Lee Ann Flynn (Jim), and grandsons, E.J.
and Patrick; brother, O.D. "Bud" Breard (Carol);
sisters-in-law, Betty Aurdahl (Glen) and Kay
Heilemn (George); stepdaughters, Vickie Hill
(Dell) and Christy (Brian); brother-in-law, Mike
Jolly (Linda); 11 grandchildren; 3
great-grandchildren; and 6 nieces, 5 nephews, and
their children. Dan was preceded in death by his
parents and by his youngest brother, Robert
"Bobby" Breard.Dan will be truly missed by all,
especially Leota's daughter, Colleen Snider, and
grandson, Kyle Snider, whom Dan cared for and
treated as his own.A special thanks to doctors and
nurses at Madigan Army Hospital for their great
care and support.Graveside services will be held
on Saturday, August 23, 2003, at 11:30 a.m.
Arrangements by Woodlawn Funeral Home, Lacey,
Washington. A gathering of family and friends will
be held at the family residence immediately
following the service.Fly high with the angels,
but know our desires for your "touchdowns" in our
hearts.
From: Olympian, The (WA) - Wednesday, August
20, 2003 Olympia WA United States
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