William “Whitey” E. Brewer, formerly of Bainbridge Island, passed away in Olympia on June 27, 2015. He was 89 years old.

He was born in 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Elizabeth and Clarence and step-father, Arthur. His siblings were Charles, Arthur and Donald.

Whitey was married to Cecilia Jane for 59 years before her passing in 2005.

His children include Elizabeth “Betty” Ann, Nicolette “Nickie” Frances, Christina “Tina” Marie, Mary Kathleen (deceased), Elaine Jane and William “Bill” Edward Jr. He enjoyed being a grandfather and great-grandfather, and he was an avid sports fan.

A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.