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Obituaries Jose Baserva Jose Baserva, 57, owner of Jose’s Real Cuban Food from 2007 until the restaurant closed in May, died at a hospice facility early Friday. Baserva had his day of fame when his west Bradenton restaurant was featured on a 2011 episode of Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Mr. Baserva moved to Bradenton in 1998. He suffered a fractured skull in October, followed by a seizure in May that left him in a coma. He was survived by his wife, Darlene. The viewing will be held at Covell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4232 26th St. W., Bradenton 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Services will be held at The Bridge Church at Palma Sola Bay, 4000 75th St. W., Bradenton 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25.
Grey Dudley Bowman Grey Dudley Bowman, 57, died May 28 at the Trauma Center in Jacksonville, FL where he was being treated for head trauma from a fall. A native of Jacksonville, Grey was a long-time Cortez resident. He was the owner of the Bowman Diving Corporation and worked on many local bridge repairs. He was predeceased by his father, Grey Bowman, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Swapson, of North Carolina; a sister, Ann Marvel, of Tampa (Michael); and wife, Erin, and son, Dudley, of Bradenton. He was a member of the Cortez Church of Christ and leaves many good friends and fellow church members who will cherish his memory. A memorial service will be announced later.
Helen C. Brouwer Helen C. Brouwer, 82, of Palmetto, FL, passed away June 18, 2015, at Manatee Memorial Hospital with her family by
Ten years of service From left, Holmes Beach Police Chief Bill Tokajer congratulates Officer Brian Copeman for his 10 years of service to the city at a recent city commission meeting. PAT COPELAND | SUN
her side. Helen was born in Anna Paulowna, Netherlands, on Sept. 22, 1932, to the late Cornelius and Afra Maria (nee Broers) Conjun. After being asked to dance three times by the ever so handsome Henricus “Henk” Brouwer, Helen agreed, and they were soon married in the Netherlands. They moved to the United States in 1956 and married again at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Palmetto. Henk and his brother started Brouwer’s Flowers of Palmetto in the 1960s, a wholesale nursery specializing in holiday flowers, including chrysanthemums and Easter lilies. Helen shared her talents within the business, but took greatest pride in her role as homemaker and mother of seven children. She enjoyed making rosaries, crocheting and knitting thousands of scarves. Helen was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and volunteered in the church shop. Helen, also known as “Leny” by her family in the Netherlands, is survived by her children, Casey (Patricia) Brouwer, of Plantation, Fla., Henry (Libby) Brouwer, of Bradenton, Peter (Michelle) Brouwer, of Martin, Ga., Daniel (Sheila) Brouwer, of Holmes Beach, Theresa Nethery, of Palmetto, Marias (Mark) Rutter, of Tampa and Afra (Theodore) Wade, of Murphy, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Helen was preceded in death in 2009 by her husband of 54 years, Henk Brouwer, and by her parents. A funeral service was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church , on June 20. She was laid to rest at Skyway Memorial Gardens.
Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson, A.K.A. Nancy Maxwell-Willeson, aged 87, went to be with her Lord April 18. Nancy was living in Palm Harbor, Fla. She was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Wellesley Hills, Mass., to Roger Earle and Gladys Carr Morse. She spent summers as a child at the family farm in Francestown, N.H., and also at the family cottage in Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. She gradu-
ated from The Williston Northampton School, in Easthampton, Mass., and she also graduated from Principia College in Elsah, Ill. She married Ronald (Max) Maxwell-Willeson Sept. 6, 1952, and brought up her four children in Wayland, Mass., and later in Chatham, Mass. She is predeceased by her brother, Donal Fisher Morse and her husband Ronald. She is survived by her brother Malcolm (Mac) Carr Morse, sister-inlaw Alice Zollner Morse; also her four children Robin Willeson Garfield of Detriot, Mich.; Holly Willeson Abbate of Chatham, Mass.; Becky Willeson Garlicki of Brimfield, Mass.; and Alec Maxwell Willeson of Oldsmar, Fla. In addition, she has 12 grand-children, and two great grand-children. She resided in
BEACH BEAT Anna Maria
6/19, 6:52 p.m., lost property, Fran Maxon Real Estate, 9801 Gulf Drive. The owner reported her trash can was missing.
Bradenton Beach
6/9, theft, Coquina Beach. The victim said his wallet was stolen while he was cleaning the beach restrooms. 6/13, 10:52 a.m., domestic battery, 56 Bay Drive N. The couple, who live together aboard a sailboat, got into an argument over a pack of cigarettes. The male accused the female of slapping her in the face several times during the argument. She said she was tired of him battering her in the past. The officer placed her under arrest.
Holmes Beach
6/7, 11:51 a.m., driving with no valid license, 700 block of Manatee Avenue. The officer responded to a three-car accident where one of the drivers had no license. He was given a notice to appear. 6/7, 4:54 p.m., burglary to a vehicle, Kingfish boat ramp, 752 Manatee Ave.
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Anna Maria, Fla., and Bradenton, Fla., for many years, as she has always loved the ocean, the beaches, and the natural beauty of the coast, both in Florida and Cape Cod. She also enjoyed the mountains around Waynesville, N.C. She thrived in the role of homemaker, and loved working outside in her many gardens. She loved riding horses, especially as a young girl. She was an avid reader, and loved playing bridge and almost any other card game. Nancy passed on peacefully, as she had been ready to be reunited with the love of her life, her husband Ronald (Max), who had predeceased her by 10 years. She is now undoubtedly celebrating her new life in Heaven. The family is planning a memorial service in Chatham, Mass. in July.
The victim said he locked a gold Rolex watch in his truck before going boating and when he returned, the watch was gone, and the doors were not locked. 6/7, 6:30 p.m., larceny, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive. Two juveniles stole cigars from the store. Police could not find the suspects. 6/9, 10:15 a.m., larceny, 6500 Flotilla Lane. The victim said somebody stole a $5,000 set of silverware. He said he suspects employees of a home care service, 6/13, 3:18 a.m., no valid driver’s license, 4000 Gulf Drive. The defendant parked in the public beach parking area after the beach was closed, and when the officer questioned the suspect, he found he had never had a driver’s license and had been found guilty of driving without a license in February. He was ticketed. 6/17, 3:15 p.m., warrant arrest, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive. The defendant was found with alcohol at the beach, and a warrants check showed he had to extradition warrants for violation of parole. He was arrested. 6/18, 2:45 a.m., possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, 6809, Holmes Blvd. The suspect was at a city park after hours, and the officer smelled marijuana and found a box with marijuana and a glass pipe.