Vernon Brouillette, 88, of Brush, Colo., formerly of Farnam, died June 13, 2001, at the Sunset Manor in Brush. He was born Jan. 26, 1913, at Campbell to Henry and Ruby Brouillette.

On Jan. 11, 1936, he married Mildred E. Earhart at Farnam. She preceded him in death Feb. 14, 1990. He farmed and ranched near Farnam most of his life. They moved into Farnam in the early 1970s.

Mr. Brouilette was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Farnam.

Survivors include a son, Douglas (Virginia) of Madison, Ala.; and two grandsons, Derek and Chad, both of Madison. He was also preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; and two brothers.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.

Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Gothenburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church in Gothenburg with the Rev. Donald O'brien as celebrant. Burial will be in the Farnam Cemetery.

Blase Memorial Chapel in Gothenburg is in charge.

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