Brian Lee English, 75, passed away on May 30, 2015 in Mobridge, South Dakota. No services will be held, the family will hold a private memorial at a later date. Arrangements are with Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge.
Brian Lee English, son of Mary (McCornack) and Lee English was born on July 31, 1939 in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Brian grew up in Brookings, Oregon, where he attended Brookings Harbor High School and later worked as a logger, as well as a commercial fisherman. Brian was a pioneer of the commercial fishing industry. Brian bought his first boat, The Magnet and the passion for fishing turned into a lifelong career. Many will recall the morning coffee session at Sport Haven! After many years on the sea, Brian discovered his love of the desert and relocated to Denio, Nevada. More recently, he relocated to Selby, South Dakota to spend time with family and his ever growing pack of grandchildren.
Brian is survived by his son, Basil English of Salem, OR.; two daughters, Eve'Ing (Tommy) Jordan of Manchester, NH, and Leah (Scott) Holder of Selby, SD; Two brothers Mark English, Brookings, OR, Bill English, Coos Bay, OR, one sister, Susan English of Eugene, OR and nine grandchildren, Brian L. English II, and Kirsten A. English, Allison Jordan, Adam Jordan, Marie Jordan, Allison Friend, Courtney Friend, Dante Holder, Malachi Holder, and one great grandson, Kayden English and countless cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother.