Brian E. Poznich's Obituary
WEIR, KS – Brian E. Poznich, 56, passed away, February 2, 2017 at his home in Weir. Brian was born March 9, 1960 in Wichita, KS the son of George W. and Bonnie Walker Poznich. He moved with his family to Derby, KS in 1969. He completed his education in Derby then attended Pittsburg State University, graduating with degrees in Physics and Computer Science. He then went to work at Litwin Engineers in Houston, later with Tesoro in Bellingham, Washington, until 2004 when his health began to fail, retired to his home in Weir, KS no longer able to work. Brian enjoyed restoring vintage cars, wood working, enjoyed reading and poetry. He was an animal lover receiving hurt animals, healing and setting them free. Among his many lifelong friends are Mark Combs of Wichita and Duane Houseman of Rosehill, KS. Once in a lifetime, if we are lucky, we are granted the gift of true friendship. That started for Brian and Chris Downey when they were in the fourth grade, a friendship that lasted a lifetime. They were closer than brothers, talking everyday by phone. They shared the good times and difficult times which endured the test of time. Brian’s passing will leave a void in Chris’s life that can never be filled. Thank you Chris for your beautiful gift of friendship to Brian. He is survived by his mother Bonnie Poznich of Houston, Sister Cynthia A. Sook (David), nieces Catherine Sook, Mary Carselowey (Tyler), nephews Joseph Sook, Henry Sook (Crystal), 5 grandnieces, 3 grandnephews, and many cherished cousins. He was preceded in death by his father George W. Poznich, maternal grandparents Roy and Viola Walker, Paternal grandparents, Paul and Amelia Poznich, aunts and uncles and two cousins. Those that love him know such loss, we love you Brian, go in peace.
Visitation will be at Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Weir, KS from 1 to 2 pm, on Friday, February 10, 2017. Funeral services will be at 2 pm on Friday, at the funeral home with the Rev. Adah Hutchcraft, officiating. A memorial has been established to the American Heart Association or the Southeast Kansas Humane Society. Memorials may be sent to the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 104 W. Main St., in Weir, KS. Condolences for the family may be left at our web site www.bathnaylor.com
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