WA HR4699

Washington House of Representatives honors Dean Brazle on his 100th birthday (born July 4, 1926, in Brewster, Washington)

Served as a U.S. Navy Seabee during World War II from 1944 to 1946, supporting critical overseas operations

Worked in Washington's agricultural and timber industries and established a 640-acre ranch near Bonaparte Mountain in Oroville, raising livestock and growing food for his community

Married Gay Miller in 1954 and shared 54 years together until her passing in 2004

Resolution adopted March 2, 2026, recognizing his century of duty, service, community involvement, and faith in Okanogan County