I have worked with Brandon for nearly 12 yrs 
I developed the website, catalogs, booths, magazine advertisements and countless drawings. I’m a drafter/techie by trade and after seeing my resume he called me unstable or an entrepreneur.  I chose the latter….lol. He taught me so much about business and engineering he was like a mentor to me. Hope we all remember  Brandon, his brother George Haven and their passion for racing, Those two were an encyclopedia of racing knowledge. I thought I was a big fan until I met them. I pray for Barbara, John and Marie as they face a future without Brandon.
I pray for Brandon‘s soul and pray we remember, all the good things he did for us. He left a deep and lasting impression on many people. He will be sorely missed.

It was a privilege to have known and worked with Brandon, even for a short time. I will remember him best by the long calls to talk about racing and the many laughs we shared after events. He was always a pleasure to be around and made every conversation enjoyable. 

He was an incredibly talented engineer and was always eager to share his knowledge with others. I am grateful our paths crossed and I am better for having known him. He will be missed. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family and all who loved him.

-Rich “Rick” Green

I had know Brandon for the last 20 years working on the new Navy Tug builds for the Pac Norwest. He was a wonderful man, freind and my sincere condolences good out to family and all who knew him.
Jay Anderson
Navy Region Northwest Harbor Pilot

It was a privilege to work with Brandon Durar.  His technological advances and efficient machinery significantly advanced the utility and safety of countless vessels.  His devotion to the maritime industry improved seafarers’ wellbeing. He also had the best booth at the WorkBoat Show.  Brandon, you will be sorely missed and often remembered.  Condolences to his loved ones.

It was my pleasure to serve onboard US Navy rescue and salvage ships and fleet tugs outfitted with Almon Johnson towing machines.  More recently when Brandon Durar's JonRie Intertech became a division of Markey Machine, I became acquainted with the man behind those machines.  His staunch and tireless work keeping these machines in top condition is a lesson in commitment and sign of his dedication.  

Brandon's commitment and hospitality placed those around him at ease and confident of the outcome.

John

So sorry to hear of Brandon's passing.  Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers to the Durar family.  It was a pleasure working with Brandon/JonRie.  His knowledge and work ethic were a true inspiration.  May his soul rest in peace.  In deepest sympathy.

J.H. MENGE & ASSOCIATES, LLC
Parker Schonekas, Courtland Roberts, Gary Buquoi, Ozzy Pahi, Farrell Latour, Buren Jones, Davonnas Berrios, and Jeannie Warino

We hre at Port Operations  Naval Station Everett and Navy Region Northwest Washington State send our condolences to Brandon and his entire family and friends. His work with us over the years were so valued, and his expertise on his winches (Jonrei) has  kept us up and running for so many years. His name will be forever remembered on all our Navy Tugboats. Brandon always gave us the best service whenever we needed assistance. Rest in Peace Sir. we have the watch. Port Operations Everett Naval Base.

You will be missed my friend. I will surely see YOU in any race or topic of racing I’ll ever see forever, (a good thing).
You gave me some of the best memories of my life Bubba.
Rest in peace my friend

Your Memories here in the Philippines never be forgotten Sir.

We will never forget Brandon (Bubba).  The kindest most generous person you will ever meet.  I'm proud to be one of the heralded Bubba's.  So many memories with Brandon that I will hold close to my heart.  I'm gonna miss this guy big time.  Until we meet again in Heaven Bubba.  Bubba nation lost a true brother and a tremendous person.  Rest in Peace my brother !!

Mark DiStefano (aka Bubba V)

Brandon was more like a brother to me than a friend. I had the honor of working with Brandon for many years and without question, it was the best working years of my life. I will miss listening to all those long repetitive stories he would tell me over and over again, but most of all, I’ll miss making him laugh. He was a true loyal and generous friend that I will remember always. Rest in peace “BUBBA” until we meet again.
Louie DiStefano
(a.k.a. BUBBA 4)

The Bubbas on race day. You will be missed but never forgotten bubba. You have been the best older brother for 35 years.

Very sad to hear of Brandon’s passing, my sincere condolences to his family.
He was a kind and generous man who will be sorely missed 
A wealth of knowledge in the Maritime World

OBITUARY

Brandon J Durar

October 5, 1954 – June 21, 2026

Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home

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