Brian John Walsh

Brian John Walsh, age 70, of Glendale, Arizona entered into heaven on Monday, August 3, 2020. Brian was born November 23, 1949 to Joan Theresa Schumann and John Joseph Walsh, In Lannon, Wisconsin the oldest of seven children. Brian and his family moved to Arizona when he was only six years old for his dad to start a new career. Brian was raised in Maryvale where he attended St. Vincent De Paul elementary school and graduated from Borgade Catholic High School. Brian went on to get his associates degree from at GCC and additional courses at a technical auto mechanic school where he met his mentor and friend, Gunther. Brian had a sense of pride in the work that he did, which in turn helped people have safe and reliable vehicles to drive. When he helped people, he believed in being honest and truthful with everything that he accomplished.

Brian met his only love, Donna Lee Walsh, in 1970 at a Catholic young adult group gathering. Brian and Donna loved spending time together camping, fishing, 4 wheeling, watching movies, traveling to Mexico, going to bars and clubs. After about four years the two were married at St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church attended by all of their family. After another four years they had Patricia Lynn Walsh their only child. Patty was daddy’s girl. Brian loved watching Patty grow. He became the t-ball coach, the soft ball coach, and he and Donna became the main “chaperones” for Patty’s “girl scout troop”, just to make sure she was safe; and while along on trips, Brian would mentor children and make sure that the girls were getting their badges.

Brian was also the neighborhood fix-it man. He could do most things, but knew his limitations. The neighbors knew they could count on him for help and he never said no. Children in the area also visited Brian; sometimes just to hang out, and other times so he could teach them about auto repairs. Brain was also an amazing gardener. His yard was immaculate, his grass was perfect; and he grew roses, lantana, and even had an orchid tree that continues to grow.

Brian is survived by his spouse, Donna Lee Walsh; his daughter Patricia Lynn Walsh; siblings Kathy (Rick) Nelson, Terry Walsh, Paul Walsh, and Rich (Vickie) Walsh; and his pit bull named Bella.

Brian was preceded in death by father John Joseph Walsh and mother Joan Theresa Walsh and his brothers Pat and Kevin Walsh.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapeloftheChimesMortuary.com for the Walsh family.