Naomi Irene Brewer
Naomi Irene Brewer of Columbus/Westerville and formerly of St. James City, Florida passed away Friday, November 19, 2021.
Naomi was born in Wellsville, Kansas September 18, 1927. Her life was dedicated to her husband Jim and family Mark (Rita) Brewer, Ruth (Michael) Williams, June (Michael) Daugherty, Neil (Nancy) Brewer, along with 10 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. She is survived by her brother in law and wife John and Kathleen Brewer and several nieces and nephews.
Naomi was proceeded in death by her husband of 72 years James A. Brewer, her daughter June Daugherty, her parents Murray Fogel Seyler and Edith (Preston) Seyler, sister in law and her husband L. Jean and Raymond McLane, brother in law and his wife Robert A. and Betty (Teddy) Brewer.
Naomi managed many fundraising rummage sales for churches, civic clubs and museums in Columbus and on Pine Island, Florida.
In 1980, she and Jim relocated to St. James City Florida where Naomi became active in many organizations and joined the Pine Island UM Church. She served as president of the St. James Hobby Club, Pine Island Garden Club and Museum of the Islands (MOTI). She was a organizer of the St. James City bike path Committee. In 1999 Naomi was named “Pine Island Citizen of the Year” and “Pine Island Woman of the Year”, in recognition of her civic work. In 2014, Jim and Naomi were recognized by the St. James City Civic Association as “Volunteers of the Year.” In 2018 she and Jim relocated back to central Ohio. She was a avid gardener who shared her love of plants. Naomi loved playing “Rummikub” with many friends and family.
A private Service/interment will be at Blendon Central Cemetery, Westerville Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Museum Of the Island, PO Box 103, Matlacha, FL 33993. 239-283-1525.