Darrel Wayne Brower

December 10, 1946 – January 23, 2014

Darrel W. Brower, 67, of Belton, Mo., was called by the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014.

Born Dec. 10, 1946, in Pawnee, Okla., to Harold and Betty Brower, he felt his two greatest accomplishments were his family and his service to his country in Vietnam as a member of Coastal Squadron One Swift Boat in 1967-68.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Lisa Brower, Belton; son, Cord Brower, Blue Springs; daughter, Mackenzie Friend and son-in-law, Bob Friend, both of Belton; and two grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters; nine nieces and nephews; and 13 great-nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Mo.

Darrel had a soft spot for children and veterans, so in lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Children’s Mercy Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital , or Wounded Warrior Project.