Obituary of Reid Donald Brewer

BREWER, Reid Donald was born on April 16, 1995 in Tucson and passed away, far too young, on August 20, 2017. Called "Peaches" by his closest friends, Reid's youngest years were spent at Tucson Community School before moving onto St. Cyril School. In 2014, Reid graduated from Salpointe Catholic high school. At Salpointe, Reid participated in the renowned Kairos spiritual retreat as both a retreatant and as a leader. Reid was passionate about lacrosse and was a four-year letterman on the Lancer lacrosse team. At the time of his death, Reid was at the University of Arizona and was a proud member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Reid loved golf, sailing, snowboarding and kite surfing. Reid was introduced at a young age to kite surfing by his father. To know Reid was to know that he was spontaneous, adventurous and undeniably fun. He was always up for trying something new and doing something different (which usually, but not always, worked out well). Reid was a "firestarter", but with only the best intentions. Reid will always be remembered for his bright smile, his beautiful heart, his unabashed kindness, his magnetic personality, and his empathetic nature. He derived genuine pleasure and satisfaction in his selfless caring for others. The joy and laughter he brought to those he loved will never be forgotten. To a person, those closest to Reid describe him as the most loyal and truest of friends. Reid is finally at rest and will forever be held close within the hearts of those he loved and loved him. Those who loved Reid should hold him, and the memories created with him, in their hearts, minds and spirits. In Reid's memory, each of us should encourage ourselves and one another to value those gifts that make each of us special: the enduring mystery of unique individualism and the extraordinary beauty of the simple human heart. Reid is survived by his parents, Walter Brewer M.D. and Beth Christian Brewer; brother, Christian; sister, Madeline; aunt, Diane Brewer; uncles, Chad Christian, Joe Bushong and Van Christian; cousin, Dillon Christian and dozens of close friends. A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Saint Thomas of the Apostle Church. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Reid D. Brewer'14 scholarship fund which will benefit future Salpointe students with financial needs. The fund can be accessed at www.salpointe.org/reid-brewer-scholarship-fund. Arrangements by ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel.