Obituary of Wayne Robert Brinkhoff

Wayne Robert Brinkhoff, 87 from Denver, Colorado went home to be with his Lord on January 7, 2017. Wayne was born June 12, 1929 at home in rural Idalia, Colorado to William Fredrick and Frieda (Spring) Brinkhoff. He spent his childhood in the Idalia and Wray area. Wayne was baptized November 8, 1941 at the St. John’s United Church of Christ in Idalia, CO. He married Marvel Rose Edmunds on April 7, 1951. To this union 4 children were born, Debra, David, Donald and Deanna. Wayne was a loving Husband and Father. Wayne joined the United States Marine Corp on August 21, 1951, stationed at Camp Pendleton in California and served a tour of duty overseas during the Korean War. He and Marvel returned home from San Francisco on August 21, 1953. In 1954 they settled 17 miles South of Vona, Colorado where he started working for Iron Mueller farm and ranch until he retired in 1995. They retired and moved to Flagler, Colorado until Marvel passed away in October 2009. From there Wayne went to live with his daughter Debra in Denver, Colorado. The last 3 months he lived with David and Arlene until he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. He will be missed very much by all those who loved and knew him. He dedicated his life to working hard and providing the best he could for his family. Wayne was a past member of the Vona Lions Club. He enjoyed playing cards to wee hours of the morning with family and friends, fishing, and pheasant hunting. He and Marvel had been members of the Jolly Dozen Pitch card club for several years, helping with the Volunteer Ambulance Service. Wayne and Marvel loved most of all, the time they had to spend with their grandchildren when they came to stay with them out on the farm or at their home in Flagler. Wayne is survived by his 4 children Debra Brinkhoff of Denver, CO, David (Arlene) Brinkhoff of Bennett, CO, Donald (Bibi) Brinkhoff of Grand Junction, CO and Deanna (Brinkhoff) Mead of Fruita, CO., 15 grandchildren (plus 5 spouses) and 11 great grandchildren, brother in laws, sister in laws, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Wayne was preceded in death by his wife Marvel, both parents (William F and Frieda), 2 sisters (Irene Andrews and Elizabeth (Betty) Brinkhoff), 1 brother (Bill Brinkhoff), and 1 great grandchild (James Patrick Dour).