Brian David NORTH

Brian David North, age 70, of Wentzville, MO died Friday, June 21st, 2024. He was born on April 17th, 1954, in Normandy, MO. Loving son of the late Charles North and Hazel Zimmerman. Beloved husband of Elsa Veronica North. Brian was an amazing man, father and mentor. Never had I had someone in my life who stuck true to his word. Brian was honest and loving. He did everything for his family and worked hard to make their life better. Dad loved to sit and relax and talk about life. I’d sit with him for hours almost every day, and we’d speak about how beautiful and wonderful life was. Dad always saw the beauty in everything and lived life with nothing but kindness in his heart. It’s a wonderful life, and you’re going to see amazing things, he said. Brian enjoyed birdwatching when he was younger and helped his family on a farm. He came from poverty, but his parents made sure he never went hungry. Dad told me a story about how once for Christmas, all of them were given a big, juicy orange as a gift. He told me the orange was one of the best things he ever tasted. Dad remembered all the small details of kindness he’s been given in his life. He was a being of pure love and kindness. One of the last things he told me was to always be kind. Brian even got an award in high school along with his friend Alfreida for being the most kind in the school. Brina was born with nothing but love in his heart, and I can only hope to live up to his image. I promised him I’d always approach life with love and acceptance, but care about myself and my wellbeing first and foremost. He would want everyone to continue living their life and focus on themselves and their happiness. Dad worked hard to give everyone a better life, and the last thing he would want is for us to quit. Dad still lives on in me, and he is a part of me-half of me. He taught me to think like him, think logically. When I’m in a predicament, I sit back and think about what dad would say. What advice would dad give me right now? What would be the best option for myself? There was nobody more reliable than dad. My whole life I idolized my dad, I have never been so proud to have a father and a mentor who has experienced so much in life. I was raised in his wisdom and love and will continue to carry that legacy throughout the rest of my life. Dad and I both agreed we’d meet again. He always said death is just a long sleep. He said death is a part of life. Losing him and seeing him battle with cancer was the hardest thing I’ve had to endure, and no doubt the hardest thing he had to endure, but he faced it with courage and dignity. I know we’ll meet him again, and I can’t wait to tell dad about my life and what I’ve seen. We mustn’t give up, dad has worked so hard to make our lives better. Dad’s favorite movies consisted of Oh Brother Where Art Thou, Lawrence of Arabia, and Treasure of The Sierra Madre. I know all of his jokes by heart. I know if he saw me now, he’d be proud of how I’ve handled his passing. I am at peace knowing that he is safe, and at home now with his family. He awaits us, and one day we will reunite, when we are old and have lived our life such as he did. I will keep him alive in my thoughts and in my heart. I will live how dad wanted me to. Happy, and appreciative of all that is around me. God is an artist, and now God has given Dad rest. God is good, always. May he be at peace now, resting amongst his family, and until we meet again. Dad and I had a favorite comedian, Norm Macdonald. I leave you with a joke Norm Macdonald made: “If you die, the cancer dies with you. That’s not a loss, that’s a draw.”

Brian David NORTH

April 17, 1954 - June 21, 2024