Bill Brewster (American politician)
Bill Brewster | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | Wes Watkins |
Succeeded by | Wes Watkins |
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
In office 1983–1990 | |
Preceded by | W. D. Bradley |
Succeeded by | Fred Stanley |
Personal details | |
Born | Ardmore, Oklahoma, U.S. | November 8, 1941
Died | October 3, 2022 Marietta, Oklahoma, U.S. | (aged 80)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Mary Sue "Suzie" Nelson Brewster |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Southwestern Oklahoma State University |
Profession | Pharmacist, rancher, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1966–1971 |
Unit | United States Army Reserve |
William Kent Brewster (November 8, 1941 – October 3, 2022) was an American
Early life
Brewster was born in
After college graduation, Brewster moved to
Entry into politics
In 1982, Brewster was elected to a seat in the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 49.[7] He was re-elected in 1984 and served until 1990.[8]
In the 1990 elections, Brewster ran for an open seat in the
Retirement from Congress
In December 1995, Brewster announced that he would not run for reelection to Congress in 1996.[13] He was mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor in 1998, but declined to run for the nomination.[14]
After he left Congress, Brewster joined R. Duffy Wall and Associates, a Washington, D.C., lobbying firm.[15] In 2001, he served as president and chief operating officer of this firm. He was also chief executive officer and chairman of the Capitol Hill Consulting Group.[16]
Personal life
Brewster married Mary Sue "Suzie" Nelson in 1963, and the couple had three children: Balynda Karel, Betsy Kecia, and Bradley Kent. On January 31, 1990, Betsy Kecia and Bradley Kent died in a plane crash with friends of the family.[17]
Brewster died on October 3, 2022, at the age of 80. He died at his home in Marietta following a battle with cancer.[4]
References
- ^ a b "William K. Brewster". Oklahoma Historical Society. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ^ "31 Oct 1994, 45 – The Daily Oklahoman at". The Oklahoman. Newspapers.com. October 31, 1994. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "The Teke Guide" (PDF). Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. Archived (PDF) from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ a b "Former Oklahoma congressman Bill Brewster dies". The Oklahoman. October 3, 2022. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "5 Aug 1972, 11 – Fort Worth Star-Telegram at". Newspapers.com. August 5, 1972. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ Andrea DenHoed and Tres Savage (October 3, 2022). "'Always a doer': Former U.S. Rep. Bill Brewster dies at 80". Nondoc.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "7 Nov 1982, 11 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. November 7, 1982. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "William K. Brewster". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Archived from the original on February 13, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ^ "30 Aug 1990, 14 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. August 30, 1990. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "10 Nov 1990, 8 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. November 10, 1990. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "25 Mar 1993, 11 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. March 25, 1993. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "William K. Brewster". Govtrack US Congress. Archived from the original on December 5, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ^ "12 Dec 1995, 1 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. December 12, 1995. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "26 Apr 1998, 596 – The Daily Oklahoman at". Newspapers.com. April 26, 1998. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "20 Nov 1996, 7 – The Times-Tribune at". Newspapers.com. November 20, 1996. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "William K. Brewster". Notable Names Data Base. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ^ "6 Feb 1990, 1 – Henryetta Daily Free-Lance at". Newspapers.com. February 6, 1990. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
External links
- Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture – Brewster, Bill Archived November 19, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- United States Congress. "Bill Brewster (id: B000817)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
- William K. Brewster Collection at the Carl Albert Center