Woodburn “Woody” Brewster (January 28, 1930 - December 11, 2024)

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Woodburn “Woody” Brewster
  • January 28, 1930
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  • December 11, 2024

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Woodburn “Woody” Brewster (94), of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed away on December 11, 2024. Woody was born on January 28, 1930, in Stamford, Connecticut, to Woodburn and Sarah Brewster.

Woody lived in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, with his grandparents for a few of his childhood years before moving to Mount Vernon, New York. As a teen, he worked on farms in the Northeast. Then, as a college student, he hitchhiked many times to Alberta, Canada, to attend Prairie Bible Institute. While on breaks from college, he volunteered at Pacific Coast Children’s Mission and taught Vacation Bible School to children in logging camps on the West Coast.

After graduation, Woody worked in construction and as a church youth leader. It was during this time that he met his future wife, Evie, while they were both counselors at a church summer camp. They were married one year later. Woody and Evie raised their family in the Northeast and then moved from Delaware to Florida in 1981 to enjoy the warmer weather.

Woody’s professions were in sales and the Boy Scout organization, but his passion was sharing the Gospel, gardening, and helping others. He was very involved with his church’s activities focused on outreach, evangelism, and missions. Woody was also a strong supporter of Wycliffe Bible Translators and JAARS, and helped to build Wycliffe headquarters near Orlando, FL.

Woody was predeceased by his sister, Audrey Downie. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Evelyn “Evie” Brewster; his children, Stephen Brewster (Victoria), Jonathan Brewster, Rebecca Graves (Jonathan), and Philip Brewster (Jaime); his grandsons, Evan Graves, Ryan Graves, Nathan Graves, and Quinn Brewster; his sister, Nancy Daley; and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.

There will be a Memorial Service held on December 21, 2024, at 11:00 am at Riverbend Community Church, 2080 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174.


Service

Location:
Riverbend Community Church
2080 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
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Date & Time:
December 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM


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  1. Ron Howard says:
    30 Dec 2024
    I have fond memories of Woody and his family when we attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Wilmington Delaware over 40 years ago. He, pastor Miller, and I attended Evangelism Explosion in 1977. The the Bill Glass Crusade. Overnight stops at our house in Fayetteville, NC on his way back and forth to Florida in the early 80's. I enjoyed reading his Christmas letters every year until they stopped this year. Sadly, I just found out that he past a couple of weeks ago. Thankfully and joyfully he is home with the Lord. I will miss those Christmas letters because they were great reminders of a life well spent by a dear brother in the Lord.
    Praying for Evie and the family as they grieve the loss of a very special man.
    Ron Howard

  2. Madelyn Beltz says:
    17 Dec 2024
    I'll never forget the help and encouragement Woody was to me as I moved to Orlando from Huntington Beach, California. He was a wonderful example of a servant of the Lord. I'm saddened that I'll have to wait a while before I can see him again. I was privileged to get to know Evie a little later, and I pray the Lord will be her strength as she goes through this time of transition.

  3. Hank and Julie Zirckel says:
    16 Dec 2024
    A life well lived. Thank you, Woody for Amaryllis and the gentle encouragement. We will meet you again when we share in eternity because of Jesus.

  4. Gregg Williams and Kim Jorgenson says:
    15 Dec 2024
    Many fond memories of Woody and Evie, glad to know you and mom and dad are reunited together in heaven

  5. Mary Meridith says:
    15 Dec 2024
    How lovely to see you in church this morning Evie in the company of your spiritual family. I'm sorry that I can't be there for the service - I'll be away.
    Praying for your comfort and peace

  6. Nancy Daley says:
    15 Dec 2024
    I have not seen Woody since 1992 when I last visited the families in the States, but we have communicated by email. I enjoyed his humour, but appreciated most of all his collection of the Queen’s Christmas messages in which she affirmed her faith.
    With sadness for loss of him but gladness for his being at rest,
    Nancy

  7. Dorothy F. Williams says:
    14 Dec 2024
    May God hold this beautiful family in His powerful arms. Although I have never met Woody, his wife Evie and daughter Becky are two powerful Christian women. It is an honor to be in their midst and I am sure Woody was an inspiration to his entire family. May you rest in the comfort of your Father.

    Sincerely and with love,
    Dot Williams

  8. Greg Kemp says:
    14 Dec 2024
    Uncle Woody,
    Your dedication to Gods work and Gods creation is a marvelous work of your faith. You taught me how to use every moment and make the most out of every opportunity.
    With Love,
    Greg

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