Leland Brotherton

LELAND EUGENE "GENE" BROTHERTON

Leland Eugene "Gene" Brotherton, age 78, of Alexandria, MO, died Saturday, April 7, 2007, at his home near Revere.

He was born March 27, 1929, near Neeper, MO, a son of Lloyd Curtis and Julia Magdelina Applegate Brotherton.

He married Lois Shaver on February 11, 1955, at the Kahoka Christian Church.

Survivors include their only child, DeVere Brotherton and his wife, Michelle, of rural Alexandria; three brothers: Edmon Brotherton of Fort Madison, IA, Marvin Brotherton and his wife, Glenna, of West Point, IA, and Paul Brotherton and his wife, Ruth, of Kahoka, MO; three sisters: Marilyn Frey and Mabel Warren, both of Salem, MO and Karen Brotherton and her fiancé, Ron Valeu, of Quincy, IL;brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Junior Asher of LaPlata, MO and Rodney Hoskins of Fort Madison, IA, Christine Brotherton of Argyle, IA, Raymond and Ruth Ann Shaver of Wayland, MO, Ronnie and Alice Shaver of Hillsboro, IA, Marie Barron of Peel, AR, Wayne and Bea Wheeler of Mt. Pleasant, IA, Carl and Donna Boyd of Wheatland, MO, Darrell and Mary Arnold of Revere, MO, and James and Karen Arnold of Mt. Pleasant, IA; as well as nieces and nephews and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; five brothers: Elmer, Alvin, Melvin, Hilbert and Luther Brotherton; four sisters: Mildred Nichols, Maurine Hoskins, Gertrude Asher and Margaret Lawson; sisters-in-law: Helen Brotherton, Vera Brotherton, and Irene Brotherton; brothers-in-law, Stanley Olson, Utah Warren, Floyd Nichols, and George Bergman.

Leland was employed by Electro Metals for two years prior to entering the Army. Following his discharge, he returned and worked another 30 years before retiring. He only attended school through the 8th grade, but became a skilled electrician and received additional education through the years in order to become certified at his work and when he was replaced, his position was filled at a college level. He bought a farm near Revere and dabbled in farming and raised cattle. Together he and Lois enjoyed their time together spending time out doors, caring for calves and repairing fence. They also enjoyed time spent traveling together. He enjoyed being out doors and wandering around enjoying the wonders of nature and the wild flowers that grew along the fence rows. He also enjoyed listening to bluegrass music and played various instruments, particularly the accordian and the harmonica. He will be dearly missed by his family and his dog, Whitey, who he raised from a pup who was a faithful and loyal friend. He lived his life simply.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka with Rev. Dan Deatrick officiating. Burial with full military rites will follow in the Neeper Cemetery.

Friends can call at Wilson Funeral Home in Kahoka after 9 a.m. Tuesday with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the family.