Robert Louis Brizee

Dr. Robert "Bob" Brizee, a 47-year Wenatchee resident, retired pastor and psychological counselor, joined his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at the age of 83. He died at his home with family by his side. Bob was born on June 17, 1933 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the second son of Harry Alfred and Lucile (Cartwright) Brizee. He graduated from Buhl High School in 1949. Bob loved learning and continued his education at Idaho State University, graduating in 1953. He married Patricia Stout in Pocatello, Idaho in June of 1953. Bob went on to earn a master's degree in sociology at the University of New Mexico in 1954 and from 1954 to 1959 he attended Michigan State University where he completed a PhD in psychological counseling. His schooling was interrupted while he served in the United States Marine Corps from 1958 to 1959. Bob continued his military service with the Air Force Reserve's until 1964. Bob began his career at Washington State University as a Staff Counselor and Instructor in the Department of Psychology from 1959 to 1963. Pursuing his passion for lifelong learning, he went on to earn a Master's of Theology at the Claremont School of Theology in 1966. From 1966 to 1969 Bob served as a pastor at the United Methodist Church in Mercer Island, WA and then at the First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee from 1969 to 1970. In 1970, Bob returned to private practice and established the first psychological counseling center in Wenatchee. He married Adrienne Anderson in August of 1974 and together they worked as a husband-and-wife counseling team. One of Bob's passions was writing; he was the proud author of several books and academic articles. Bob was passionate in his efforts to make the world a better place. Bob is survived by his wife, Adrienne Brizee; daughters Judy (Brizee) Seraphin and Joy Brizee; step-daughters Julie (Anderson) Blume and Valerie (Anderson) Fox; brother, Harold Brizee; grandchildren, Courtney and Kyle Blume and Sam and Hallie Fox; nephew Allen Brizee and niece Rebecca Brizee. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harry A. Brizee, Jr. and nephew, Jeffery Brizee. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Peter Rutherford, Leah Wells, Karen Wiggum, Dave and Ginger Phillips and De and Eric Rainbolt along with so many other special friends too numerous to list who have provided assistance, companionship and support during this difficult time. Remembrances in honor of Bob may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice. A funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Wenatchee on Saturday, July 9th at 2pm. You are invited to view his online guestbook at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are assisted by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Robert Louis Brizee

June 17, 1933 - June 28, 2016