Colleen Brashear | 1942 - 2025
Obituaries-Pierre / Posted Jan 28, 2025 | 11:06 AM / 83 views
PIERRE, SD – Colleen Brashear was born on December 30, 1942 in Pierre, SD to parents Clifton Donald “John” and Carrie Louella (Michaelson) Whitney. She attended Pierre Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1961. In 1962 Colleen married Kenny Bren and they had two sons John and Michael.
Colleen’s first job was car hopping in the 50’s at the family’s business John’s Drive Inn. She also did secretarial work for the South Dakota State Veterinarian’s Office and the South Dakota Brand Board. In 1993 she married Jay Brashear and they established a nice country home in Stanley County. Colleen was mostly recognized by her beautiful long, thick hair that she was blessed with. Her son Michael learned to walk by balancing on to two strands of her locks. Colleen delighted in making delicious meals for holidays. Her coffee pot was never idle for she always had a cup of coffee and a sweet treat for all. After a couple years of declining health Colleen resided a short time at Avantara Pierre before her death.
She was preceded in death by her husbands Kenny Bren and Jay Brashear, her parents John and Carrie and brother Michael Whitney. Colleen will be missed by her sons John of Fort Pierre and Michael of Pierre, grandson KaCee (Shelly) Bren, and brother John (Shirley) Whitney and many other cousins.
Inurnment will be held at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.