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Brett Bethard Obituary

Brett Andrew Bethard Charleston - Brett Andrew Bethard, 40, husband of Jennifer Lynn Rutherford Bethard, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The family will receive friends to celebrate Brett's life from 4:00-6:00 PM Monday, December 4, 2017, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 174 East Bay Street, Suite 300 A-B, Charleston, SC 29401 or to the Parkinson Foundation, www.parkinson.org. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by JAMES A. McALISTER Funerals & Cremation 843-766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 1 to Dec. 2, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
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January 15, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss, may the God of all comfort, comfort you during this time. (Matthew 5:4)

Suzanne Krebsbach

December 30, 2017

Dear Mrs. Bethard: My husband and I met Brett at the Firestone shop on Folly Road at least a decade ago. We have been loyal customers of the brand through the years simply because of Brett. His passing is a loss not only to the family and friends, but to the community as well.

December 6, 2017

Jennifer there are no words to tell you how much my heart breaks. Thinking of you and the kids, you're in my prayers always. Love you.

Paulette Buzbee

December 6, 2017

Jennifer, my heart is broken for you and your beautiful children. Sending all my love for your courage and strength. Paulette

Nadia Avendano

December 4, 2017

Jennifer and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger and Nadia

Barb and Arnie Gray

December 4, 2017

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you at this hour.
With deep sympathy.
Barb and Arnie Gray

Jane Upham

December 4, 2017

Dana and Gary
I was very saddened to hear of Brett's passing. I extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family, as you cherish and recall fond memories of a life taken too soon.
With Love, Jane (Curry).

Jeff, Glenda and Alexandra La Rue

December 3, 2017

We will always remember Brett as a warm, loving, hard working husband and father to Jennifer, Ella and Colton and will miss him dearly. Sending our deepest heartfelt sympathies to the entire Bethard family.

Liz Pollock

December 3, 2017

Dana, Gary, Jennifer and family,
Words can't express how saddened I was to hear of Brett's passing. My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you.

Tom & Jeanette Sheedy

December 3, 2017

Our hearts go out to you and your family. Prayers and love to all of you with our deepest sympathy.

Sincerely,
Tom and Jeanette Sheedy

Jerry Hurst

December 3, 2017

My thoughts & prayers are with your family at this time. I met Brett at Firestone. He was always friendly and would say hello when he was see us out and about. My family is very sorry for you loss.

Anthony Barrett

December 3, 2017

Dana,Gary, Greg, Jennifer, Ella and Colton:
In times such as this life makes little or no sense. Condolence words often sound hollow from well meaning friends and acquaintances as they try to ease your pain and sorrow. Try to accept their Love and Hope through God's everlasting care and may He enable you to endure this life event with prayer and the wonderful loving memories of Brett.
May God bless all of you during these terrible times with special blessings for Ella and Colton. And Jennifer, although we only know you through Dana and Gary, we know how special you are.
Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Angelina and Anthony Barrett
Bluffton, SC

David Kurtz

December 3, 2017

Jennifer: I would like to offer my deepest condolences to you and your children

Dennis Arnold

December 3, 2017

Dear Gary and Dana,
Jean and I send our sincere condolences on the loss of your son. May you find the strength and faith to get through this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with both of you.

Donald Dalger

December 3, 2017

Please accept my deepest sympathies to Bethard family. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this most difficult time.

December 3, 2017

Gary and Dana, Denise and I have Brett, You and your entire family in our prayers.

Jim and Denise Cadrse

John Gamble

December 2, 2017

My family and I knew Brett at Firestone.He was always friendly hardworking and tried to help his customers.My family and I are so very sorry for your loss.

Greg Damewood

December 2, 2017

I had the pleasure, privilege, and honor of working with Brett for several years. His patience, passion, and knowledge were unmatched in our industry. Correspondingly, Brett never met a stranger.
I love you, and will miss you dearly, brother.
Your friend,
Greg Damewood

Peggy

December 2, 2017

All our love,
Peggi and Billy Angel

Jammie Pappadakes

December 2, 2017

no words just memories remain? why? God rest his soul.

Terri Bragg

December 2, 2017

so sorry to hear of your husbands early passing...you are in our prayers

Jan Bowman

December 2, 2017

Gary and Dana our thought and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
JAn and Mike Bowman
44 Glencairn

memories of you will be in our hearts forever

april and keith furrow

December 2, 2017

Rose

December 1, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for you and the kids

Matt Nevala

December 1, 2017

My heart is broken by the news of Brett...such a great person who made a positive lasting impression on every person he came in contact with. He was one of a kind and I am a better person because of the impact he had on me. There are thosands of others who feel the same way...thoughts and prayers for all his friends and family during this painful time :(

Kathee Dowis

December 1, 2017

My heart is with you, Ella and Colton.

LORA Fauber

December 1, 2017

Jennifer my love and prayers are with you and the kids. My heart is broken.

Jennifer Holinsky

December 1, 2017

Jennifer,
I am heart broken to hear about Brett's passing. I am so sorry for your loss, he was an amazing man! I am thinking about you, Ella, Colton, Brett's family and friends. I feel so blessed to have 20 years of great memories to cherish of you guys.

Julie Runion

December 1, 2017

Im so sorry for your loss all my thoughts and prayers for you and the kids. I love you all so much.

Ed Krug

December 1, 2017

Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. If there is anything you need please don't hesitate to ask. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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