Floyd Brackett

Dave (Floyd D. ) Brackett, 89, was called to his final resting place on Monday, October 21, 2019 with his loving wife of 65 years at his side. Dave was born in Aurora, Illinois on July 6, 1930 to Floyd and Doris Brackett and was preceded in death by his parents and sister Betty. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Brackett; their children, Karen (Michael) Byrne, of Tinley Park, IL and Daniel Brackett, of Appleton, WI; grandchildren, Betsy (Ben) Keller, Mollie and Sophie Brackett; and great-grandchildren, William and Leah Keller.

Dave was raised in Elgin, IL where he graduated from Elgin High School (1948) and continued his education at Drake University in Des Moines, IA where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He graduated in 1954 after serving in the U.S. Air Force (1951-1953).

Following graduation he had a 35 year career in business with the Sperry and Hutchinson Company which included numerous transfers with stops in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and New Jersey. He and his wife retired to SaddleBrooke from New Jersey in 1991.

In his 30 years of retirement he enjoyed playing golf and socializing with his many friends, traveling the U.S. and Europe, visiting friends and family and most importantly playing with his grandkids. He was an active member of Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church, and avid 'rose' gardener and all around 'good guy'.

There will be a Celebration of Life at 2:00 pm, Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church , 3001 E. Miravista Lane, Tucson, AZ. All who'd like to share in this celebration are welcome. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations in Dave's name be made to the Vista de la Montana UMC Endowment Fund , the American Cancer Society of Arizona or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.