Eternal Patrol: Pierre Bruneau

Seattle Base member Pierre Bruneau departed on Eternal Patrol on August 29, 2017.

Pierre was born in Wenatchee, Washington, but he also lived in Milwaukee, Chicago, Seattle, Silverdale and finally settled in Redmond, where his family owned the Skyline Chicken Ranch. Pierre attended Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, Nathan Hale High School in Milwaukee, Lincoln High School in Seattle, and Lake Washington High School in Kirkland.

Pierre enlisted in the Naval Reserve in 1947 and served his country a total of twelve years. He was a submariner, serving on seven submarines, and very proud of his military contribution. He developed his superb upholstery skills at Lynch Furniture in Seattle, worked for Boeing - earning numerous awards and accolades, sold and repaired mimeograph machines and other office equipment for Olympic Distributors, began his own firm, Bruneau Upholstery and finally returned to Boeing where he retired as a senior supervisor.

He married Bernadine Porter in 1949 - a marriage lasting sixty-four years until her passing in 2013. They had two children and are both survived by Edmond Bruneau and Renee (Bruneau) Colleran. He was also blessed with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren who loved him very much.

Pierre loved fishing, square dancing, puzzles, games and magic. He adored the RV life, sharing with Bernie many adventures and travels, including wintering in Arizona. A private memorial was held in Bothell on October 8. Contributions in his honor can be made to the American Heart Association.

Sailor, Rest Your Oar