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Brian York Obituary
Brian Glen York, 60, passed away on April 17, 2020.
Born August 7, 1959 in Davenport, IA. He was the 2nd son of the late Virgil L. and Patricia A. (O'Neil) York. He was a graduate of Moline High School in Illinois, where he was quarterback of the football team and theater director. He went on to study Political Science at St. Ambrose University in Davenport.
Relocating to AZ in the mid-80s, he began a long career as a small business owner and general contractor. He was a loving and devoted friend, son, brother, uncle, father, and grandfather. Never missing the opportunity to phone each of his siblings and friends on his favorite holiday, St. Patrick's Day, to sing a little ditty about the Irish. His daughter and granddaughter, "his girls," were the absolute light of his life. He was loved by many, had an infectious laugh and a smile that would brighten any room. Brian had a special gift of uplifting others with his spiritual and positive words.
Survivors include his devoted daughter, Brice York; adoring granddaughter, Mya Lee; brothers, Bruce (Christine) York, Grundy Center, IA , Barry (Holly) York, Largo, FL , Bernard (Lilia) York, El Dorado Hills, CA; sisters, Karen Carlson, Phoenix, AZ , Kristine (Harold) Long, Moline, IL, Kolleen (Lucio) Rojas, Montgomery, IL. And many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katherine DeSmet; Infant sister, Mary York; nephews, Ryan Carlson and Daniel Liedtke.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to the current restrictions of large gatherings. Contributions in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He will be deeply and wholeheartedly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
for Brian York
Sandy Arbuthnot
April 16, 2024
Miss you everyday.
Miss our *NSYNC conversations.
Miss your knowledge and observations.
Miss your advice and insights.
Still love you...
Sandy Arbuthnot
April 16, 2022
Miss you and think of you everyday.
I wish you knew how important you were to the people who loved you.
I envied your enthusiasm. I wish I had an hour to sit with you.
Sandy Arbuthnot
April 17, 2021
The pain of loss runs deep. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of Brian. Huge loss.
Miss your smile B
Sandra Arbuthnot
June 19, 2020
What a huge loss. I loved Brian dearly.
He was that guy who knew a lot about everything. He knew so many people. I cherish the great ideas he had to improve our home.
Never did he miss a Mothers Day! Always remembering with a note.
Ya see?, ya see , he would say. We shared so many funny stories. His siblings, and growing up were his greatest memories.
His granddaughter was his greatest pride.
Im heartbroken. He was 3 weeks my senior and I never let him forget he was much older Then me.
Brian could speak intelligently on any subject. When he found out I lost my son, he went way out of his way to Introduce me to a neighbor who also lost her son. He gave me 10 reasons he wanted us to be friends. He always left you wanting more.
We werent done with our friendship. God took a good one.
Brian Arbuthnot
June 19, 2020
We loved you Brian, you left us too soon. You never took the art work I gave you. But it will hang in our house forever. Now rest my brother, your in the hands of God. Ill see you on the other side.
Love you
Brian A.
Doug
May 13, 2020
My condolences to his daughter, granddaughter and family. He will be missed.
Sabra Ohlsen
May 2, 2020
Brian helped us greatly last year by grading and leveling our dirt road. While he worked, he enjoyed telling us about his daughter, Brice. His pride in and love for Brice was always evident. Wishing Brice and her family members peace.
David York
April 28, 2020
My wife and I are very sorry to hear Brian passed. We send healing prayers to his daughter, granddaughter, family and friends.
Laura Byers
April 24, 2020
I'm so very sorry for the family loss. Brian will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest well Brian
Lorraine holguin
April 22, 2020
I am so devastated by Brian's passing. I am so sorry for the pain and grief you are going through. Cherish the wonderful memories of him. God bless you and your family brice
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