LTC David Allen Brazier, USA, Retired

David Allen Brazier of Castle Rock, Colorado, passed away June 7, 2019 at the age of 62. He was born July 13, 1956 in Sumter, South Carolina to Donald K. & Patricia M. (Loyear) Brazier. He was married to his wife, Dawn Ann (Stiffler) on July 17, 1982 in Austin, Texas.

David’s education included having received a BA at Stephen F. Austin State University; a MS in Telecommunication at the University of Colorado, Boulder; Signal Officer Basic Course in 1983; Officer Advanced School in 1987 and Command & General Staff College in 1996.

He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel, having served in the United States Army from September 1982 to February 2003. During his service to his country, he received the Bronze Star Medal; Defense Meritorious Medal (2nd Award); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal; Army Achievement Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award); Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars (BSS); Armed Forces Reserved Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award); Kuwait Liberation Medal (K); Kuwait Liberation Medal (SA); and Parachutist Badge.

He had been employed as an IT Consultant from January 2003 – June 2006; and as an IT Services Associate and Team Lead from June 2006 – February 2012 with Booz Allen Hamilton. He was an Independent Investor from January 2013 – June 2019.

His hobbies included hiking, skiing, camping, walking the family dogs and working in his yard.

David is survived by his wife. Dawn Ann Brazier; his daughter, Danielle Angelique Callear and son-in-law, Dana Callear; a granddaughter, Novalyn Elliott Callear; a son, Dylan Alexander Brazier; a sister, Diane Valdez; and a nephew, Martin Valdez.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patricia M. and Donald K. Brazier.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, (6/18) from 4:00 – 7:00 PM with Funeral services on Wednesday, (6/19) at 11:00 AM, both at Olinger Andrews Caldwell Gibson Funeral Home – 407 Jerry Street, Castle Rock, CO. A reception will immediately follow services at that location. A cemetery committal service with full military honors will be held on Wednesday (6/19) at 2:30 PM - Ft. Logan National Cemetery – 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO.

David is at peace, at the best place ever - at the feet of God.