Dale Keith Brewer

OBITUARY

Dale “Keith” Brewerbeloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, and respected land surveyor passed away on September 2, 2024, at Palomar Hospital. He was 67 years old.Keith was born on March 15, 1957 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, California to Andrew “Buzz” Jackson Brewer, Jr. and Eula “Mae” Brewer. Keith spent his early years in Escondido, and in 1969 his family moved to San Marcos and into their new family home that his father still lives in today. He spent his teenage years playing baseball and football, working in his father’s garage, riding motorcycles through the avocado groves and making countless desert trips with his family.Keith graduated with pride from San Marcos High School in 1975. Shortly thereafter, Keith met his future wife Arlene, and in 1979 they married in Escondido. They spent a remarkable 45 years of marriage together, building a life full of love while raising four children in their Escondido home. Nights and weekends were devoted to coaching soccer and baseball teams, camping, fishing and working around the house.Keith was a source of unwavering love, wisdom, and laughter to everyone he met. His warm, ever-present smile was a beacon of hope and happiness. Keith’s dedication to his wife, children, and grandchildren was limitless and he poured boundless love and pride into their lives every day.Keith was their protector, their guide, and their biggest supporter, filling their lives with joy and a lifetime of cherished memories. His adventurous spirit and passion for the outdoors brought joy to countless family moments, holidays, vacations and Jeep trips. Keith will always be remembered for his unshakeable optimism and profound love for his family and friends.Keith’s professional accomplishments were also a source of great pride. Keith attended Palomar College and received his Surveying Certificate in 1984. Keith then passed the California Land Surveyor’s exam and received his Professional Land Surveyors license in 1987, license number LS 5653.He began his career at the City of San Marcos, as the Assistant Civil Engineer. After seven years with the City of San Marcos, he then spent five years with R.B. Hill & Associates as project manager. Keith then went to work for Luttio Engineering, Inc., and spent two years as project manager, overseeing all field survey crews. In 1992, he partnered with Nolan Jex to found Land Surveying Consultants, Inc. which he owned and operated for over three decades.He has also been a member of the California Land Surveyors Association since 1989, and the International Right of Way Association since 2007. He was deeply respected within the Southern California land surveying and construction community, where his dedication, loyalty, and commitment to excellence left a lasting mark.Words cannot express the depth of our loss. Though our hearts are heavy with sorrow, we find comfort in knowing that he leaves behind a remarkable legacy. We know he is smiling down on us from Heaven, watching over his family and friends with the same care and love he always showed.Keith is survived by his devoted wife, Arlene; his son Jesse (Allison) Brewer; his daughters, Tarah (Jeffrey) Stowe, Courtney (Tyler) Smith, and Lindsey (Chris) Leger; his beloved grandchildren: Graysen, Reagan, Bennett, Jesse, Bailey, and Jacob; his father, Andrew “Buzz” Brewer; and his brother Michael (Rhonda) Brewer.A Celebration of Life service honoring Keith will be held Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at 10 a.m. at North Coast Church, located at 1451 Montiel Road, Escondido, CA 92026.We invite all who knew and loved him to join us as we honor and remember the remarkable man that Keith was.