Barbara Rita (Brewer) Damon

     DAMON, Barbara Rita (Brewer), 85, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA & PRESQUE ISLE, ME, at Virginia, May 25, 2014. Arrangements are under the care of Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Virginia Beach, VA.

    VIRGINIA BEACH, VA & PRESQUE ISLE, ME – Barbara Rita (Brewer) Damon, died May 16, 2014. Born in Presque Isle, ME, March 25, 1929, Barbara was daughter to George and Katherine (Williams) Brewer. She was a twin to Bernard, and they were the younger siblings of Doris, Kathleen (Kay), and Margaret Brewer.
    Barbara married Wallis E Damon on January 3, 1949. They had three sons, Wally Jr., Stevan (Gus), and Donny.
    Barbara moved with her commercial artist husband to many eastern locations as he painted billboards and signs, and she worked to obtain an education for Stevan, blinded at age six by a brain tumor. She was a fierce and protective mother who pushed her sons to fulfill their potential, and was proud and validated when they succeeded.
    Barbara is survived by her son, Wally and his wife, Kathy; son, Donny; grandchildren, Christopher, Stephen, Aaron, Ross, Andrew, and Caroline; as well as several nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved dearly; her husband, Wally Sr.; and son, Stevan, preceded her in death.
    A memorial gathering was held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, 1457 Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, May 27. Burial service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Little Creek Lions Club, 1229 Course View Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23455, would be appreciated. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.