John Philip Brinegar

John Philip Brinegar passed away July 23, 2016 in Phoenix, Arizona. John was born in Glendale, California June 1, 1930 to Jane and Philip Brinegar. He graduated from Glendale High School in California in June of 1948. He went on to serve in the US Air Force from February 1, 1949 to October 31, 1952 as a Radar Training Technician achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He married the love of his life Marian Woodruff on August 14, 1959 and they started a family. John was an Associate Fellow in the Society for Technical Communication (STC) and was also a member of Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS). John had a lengthy career but in his latter years worked for Honeywell where he would retire after 20 years to care for his wife Marian. John’s life was full of accomplishments but his best accomplishment was being a loving husband, father, brother and friend (and quite possibly the most beloved human at the dog park). He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents Jane and Philip, his wife Marian Clara Brinegar, his son Daniel John Brinegar and his brother Roy Brinegar. He is survived by his son James Donald Brinegar, his sister Jane Lovett and his brother Rick Brinegar. A donation to Hospice of the Valley made be made in John’s name to 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.