Raymond Allen "Al" Brand Jr.
BRAND, "Al" Raymond Allen, Jr. - Al was born September 22, 1938 in Jackson, MI. His parents, Raymond and Ruth preceded him in death. At 6 years of age, Al moved to San Francisco, where he graduated from O'Connell Vocational School and then went on to work as a diesel mechanic. From 1957-59, Al served his country in the Navy where he was aboard the U.S.S. John A. Bole. For 25 years, Al worked at SBC. Al and Juanita both affirmed their Christian faith and became Lutherans in 1986, and on February 14, 1987, were married at St. John's Lutheran Church in the Mission district. They both joined the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in 1998 and have faithfully served in various ministries since then. Al and Juanita were also active in ministry with the San Francisco Night Ministry and Al served several years in ministry with Lutheran Brotherhood, and Thrivent for Lutherans. Al is survived by his loving wife Juanita; his two step daughters Theresa and Zina (his 3rd step daughter Patula, preceded in him death); Lelia and Jason, his two adopted children by a previous marriage and several cousins. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, from 4 to 9pm, with a prayer service starting at 7pm both to be held at DUGGANS SERRA MORTUARY, 500 Westlake Avenue, Daly City. Funeral Services to be held Monday, December 5th at 11:00 am to be held at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Junipero Serra & Gar, S. F. Committal will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Colma. Memorial donations can be sent to the Lutheran Church of Our Savior or the Janet Pomeroy Center.