Obituary of Frances Eugenia Brewer

Frances Eugenia Brewer, 106, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022. She was a long-time Colorado Springs business owner and friend to many.She was born on September 19, 1915, in Harrisonville, Missouri, to Harry and Ilona Fowler. She grew up there and graduated from Harrisonville High School in 1933. She recalled how as a youngster she witnessed Prohibition and survived the Great Depression. Frances married Lloyd Marcus Brewer on March 14, 1937 in the same house in which she was born. After her marriage, she traveled throughout the country with her husband, a trumpet player in a band. She loved the travel, meeting new people, and her many unique experiences throughout the Big Band Era and WWII. They eventually settled in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1943, where her husband played at the Broadmoor. Dogs were her life and her passion. She owned and operated the Alpine Animal Inn, a commercial boarding kennel, for over 50 years. She worked hard to build her business and continually ensure the welfare of her charges. Most of all she delighted in chatting with the dog owners that frequented her kennel many of which became life-long friends. Her own dogs were Dandie Dinmont Terriers, a relatively rare breed. She ended up keeping every puppy from her first litter�.just couldn't part with them. Three of them eventually became successful show dogs. That started her life-long love of showing. Throughout her career she had several dogs that were winners. She loved showing them all over the country including the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Her greatest pride was a "Best in Show" award in 2007 by her dog Jamey. Frances was 92 at the time. She often said, "My dogs keep me active, which is probably why I keep going."Most of all, Frances loved people. In fact, "She never met a stranger." She would strike up a conversation with anyone eventually, of course, getting around to talking about dogs. She made friends everywhere she went. We will all miss her.Memorial contributions may be made to the Pikes Peak Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, Attn: Philanthropy, 610 Abbot Lane, Colorado Springs, Co 80905. https://www.hsppr.org/donate/Her friends wish to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at the Bridge of Colorado Springs.A Celebration of Life will be held in Colorado Springs later this year.