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Murrells Inlet Heaven became a little brighter on Monday, November 3, 2014 when God called our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend home. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. In my Father's house are many mansions for you, and that room for him has to be beautiful just like he was to all of us. We will miss you Dad and go in peace. Heaven gained an angel. Howard was a true servant of God that loved his church, family and friends beyond words. He inspired and taught by example the true meaning and blessings of life. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was a son of the late Howard and Louise Brunko. Howard was called to serve in the Army during WWII missing his senior year of high school. Upon returning from the service he earned Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degrees from Carnegie Mellon University. During a lifelong career at Westinghouse Corp. he designed components for nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. He was very proud to be at the christening of the USS Nimitz. He retired to Myrtle Beach in 1983 to enjoy many years of golf, travel and mission work through Surfside United Methodist Church. Howard was preceded in death by his first wife, the mother of his children, Margaret Baltzer and his second wife, Dee whom he met at Christ United Methodist Church where he was a member for 30 years. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Amy Harnack. Survivors include his children, David Brunko (Trish) of Murrells Inlet and Linda Boyd (Wayne) of Socastee; a son-in-law, Fred Harnack of Pittsburgh, PA; grandchildren, Heather James (Jeremy) of Aldie, VA, Ryan Boyd of Orlando, FL, Megan Jacobsen (Kyle) of Murrells Inlet, Justin Brunko (Aubree) of Charleston, Jamie and Jason Harnack both of Pittsburgh, PA; great-grandchildren, Hudson Jacobsen, Cora James and Phoenix Brunko; nieces and nephews, Randy Brunko (Pitts) and Susie Brunko (Pitts); and brother, Wade Brunko of Pittsburgh, PA. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Surfside United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jason's House, PO Box 14386 Surfside Beach, SC 29575. An online guestbook is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com/obituaries Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Howard Brunko

November 23, 1924 - November 3, 2014