Jean Paul Brakebill

Mr. Jean Paul Brakebill, 74, of Pittsburg, MO., died Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Parkview Healthcare Center in Bolivar, MO. He was born August 19, 1937 in Lebanon, MO., the son of George Brakebill and Freida Bradshaw. While his four sons were growing up he made sure there was always something fun and adventurous going on, taking the family on monthly motorcycle riding events with the Conejo Trail Riders. He was a member of the family motorcycle club since the early seventies. Paul took the family for a five week vacation through the western states creating a lifetime memory for his family. Paul was a wonderful grandfather who always made each of his grandchildren feel special. He would visit in his motor home and take the children and their friends to the store and buy them all treats. Paul would gather the grandchildren around a fire and tell stories of his life and the trips he would take to Mexico. He enjoyed traveling and has been all over the country in his motor home and dune-buggy. Paul retired from Certified Grocers of CA in 1994 after working there for more than 38 years. After Paul moved to Missouri and married Judy, they built their home on Lake Pomme' De Terre. He enjoyed living near the lake and all of the fun moments he shared with his family. He loved fishing, swimming, grilling, and especially taking the young step-grandchildren for rides on the Mule ATV. Paul became a believer in Christ and was actively involved at Lakeside Assembly of God where he loved listening to his wife sing with her children and sisters and spent a great deal of time with his church family. His involvement there became a big part of his life. He always had a story to tell of a grand life adventure that brought smiles to all. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Joan Brakebill; two brothers, Jim and George Brakebill; and one sister, Nadine Curry. Paul was survived by his wife, Judy Brakebill where they made their home in Pittsburg, MO and children Steve & Kathi Brakebill from Simi Valley, CA; Mark Brakebill from Los Angles, CA; Dave & Mariel Brakebill of Rino, NV; and John and Lori Brakebill from Valley Springs, CA; Grandchildren Daniel, Jason, Shawna, Jonathan, Brenda, Steven, and Dustin Brakebill; Great Grandchildren Ryder, Leah, and Eden Brakebill; Two stepdaughters, Julie and Robbie Bryant of Bolivar, MO and Aimee Tinsley, Nixa, MO; as well as two step-grandchildren, Jaron and Jaylee, and his brother; Avery Brakebill of the State of California. Our lives were so blessed to have him as our husband, father, grandfather, PaPa, and friend who will forever be in our hearts! Per Pauls wishes he will have cremation. His cremains will be sent to California for burial there. A memorial service will follow right after the church services Sunday morning, November 20, 2011 at Lakeside Assembly of God Church in Pittsburg, Missouri. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. Friends and family may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Jean Paul Brakebill

August 19, 1937 - November 10, 2011