Dr. Harold Brumley
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Dr. Harold Brumley

  • November 21, 1932 - January 31, 2012
  • Austin, Texas
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“Dear Bonnie, As your colleague at Casis, I may have mentioned in conversation that your dad was my doctor. He called me "Spray" and always had a...Read More » ”
1 of 37 | Posted by: Patsy Spray - Leander, TX

“Dear Family, None of you know me, but I first met Harold when we are in the 3rd-4th grade and lived next door to the Brumleys for several months. ...Read More » ”
2 of 37 | Posted by: Bob Pfennig - New Braunfels, TX

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the beloved Brumley family! Cherished memories and great fondness rush forth as we remember the man who truly...Read More » ”
3 of 37 | Posted by: Ann and Chris Seeker - Austin, TX

“Jill and the Brumley Family, I am so sorry for your loss and I pray that you all can take comfort in the precious memories your dad left behind...Read More » ”
4 of 37 | Posted by: Peter Tadin - Austin, TX

“Dear Kay, Maryann, Bonnie, Jill and Wayne, I am so deeply sorry for Harold's passing. He had such an impact on so many lives, including the Thorne...Read More » ”
5 of 37 | Posted by: Deborah Thorne Teten - Tyler, TX

“I have wonderful memories of Harold being a counselor at Camp Craft. What fun summers those were! With sympathy to the family, Gail Birdwell...Read More » ”
6 of 37 | Posted by: Gail Birdwell Barnes - Austin, TX

“Carl and Jon, I wish Dan and I had known about Harold's funeral in time to attend since we were in Austin Friday. I would love to have seen both of...Read More » ”
7 of 37 | Posted by: Barbara Darnall Clinton - Houston, TX

“Dr. Brumley will certainly be missed by all of Austin. He was such a warm and funny man....many fond memories of days at the Brumley Ranch, cattle...Read More » ”
8 of 37 | Posted by: Bart Arnold and Family - Austin, TX

“I loved Dr. Brumley for many reasons, and I always will. I will never forget him. ”
9 of 37 | Posted by: Haddy Turner - Austin - friend

“Our most sincere sympathy for your sweet family! We cannot express our condolences enough as he was such a blessing to us and everyone he met! We...Read More » ”
10 of 37 | Posted by: The McBride Family - Austin, TX

“Dear Kay, Wayne and family, My sincerest sympathies in the loss of this wonderful man. He certainly touched all of our lives with his energy......Read More » ”
11 of 37 | Posted by: Beverly Krasovec Tietjen - WA

“Dear family of Dr. Brumley, It was 1978, and my mother had some type of illness in her stomach that three other doctors were not able to diagnose....Read More » ”
12 of 37 | Posted by: Lee Easter - Austin, TX

“Marilyn and Harold were so dear in opening their home and welcoming us as a new married couple to Austin. They both were so loving and dear. ...Read More » ”
13 of 37 | Posted by: The Scott Anderson Family - TX

“My condolences to Maryann, Bonnie, Jill, Wayne and the Family. Dr Brumley's endeavors are the cornerstones we aspire to achieve. ”
14 of 37 | Posted by: Tom Scott - Austin, TX

“Harold was such a well-liked and respected gentleman dating all the way back to our Austin High School days. We will miss his presence. A good...Read More » ”
15 of 37 | Posted by: Edwin R. Jordan, Jr. - Austin, TX

“Dr. Brumley had such a great impact on youth baseball as well as athletics at Austin High. Thank you! We are praying for you and your family Wayne. ”
16 of 37 | Posted by: Dan Eichler - Bastrop, TX

“Dr. Brumley delivered me and was my first and only obgyn until he semiretired and I was passed on to Dr. Cowan (whom Dr. Brumley delivered as well...Read More » ”
17 of 37 | Posted by: Rachel Dayton - Austin, TX

“Thanks Dr. Brumley! It was wonderful to work with you, and I am sure I would not have my daughter, Michelle, without your help. Love, Pam ”
18 of 37 | Posted by: Pam McNally - Austin, TX

“It has been a long time since I have seen Harold. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man and he did so much for his community. He...Read More » ”
19 of 37 | Posted by: Randy Spence - Con Can, TX

“It has been a long time since I have seen Harold. I am sorry to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man and he did so much for his community. He...Read More » ”
20 of 37 | Posted by: Randy Spence - Con Can, TX

“Dear Brumley Family, I was deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Brumley’s passing. I first met Dr. Brumley when I was a young CPA for a large...Read More » ”
21 of 37 | Posted by: August Petersen - Austin, TX

“My husband, Tom, and I were referred to Harold in 1962 just before our wedding and while we were still college students. My chart was #3. In 1963,...Read More » ”
22 of 37 | Posted by: Peggy Romberg - Austin, TX

“Mr. Brumley was an amazing man with many friends and people that had great respect and love for him and his family. His great works in the Austin...Read More » ”
23 of 37 | Posted by: Sandra & Bob Thomas - Austin, TX

“When we moved to Austin in 1978, my YPO friend Jon Brumley introduced me to Harold and we have been good friends since. Harold embraced me as a...Read More » ”
24 of 37 | Posted by: Tom Coffman - Calgary and Austin, TX

“I’ll never forget getting hooked on bay fishing; it was in the early 80s when Harold took Wayne and me to Baffin Bay to fish with a guide. We...Read More » ”
25 of 37 | Posted by: Drew Tate - Austin, TX - Friend

“Dear Kay, Maryann, Bonnie, Jill, and Wayne, I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to each of you on the death of your husband, and...Read More » ”
26 of 37 | Posted by: Deanna Spence Wilson - TX

“Harold was many things to me. Father to me at the hunting lease, Mentor to me in life, Room-mate for awhile after Marilyn passed away, but most of...Read More » ”
27 of 37 | Posted by: J.P. Davis - Tyler, TX

“Dr. Brumley was one of a kind..his kind and humourous nature is still the subject of stories I tell my present circle of friends. He was quite a...Read More » ”
28 of 37 | Posted by: Lisa Anders - Austin, TX

“Dr. Brumley was one of a kind..his kind and humourous nature is still the subject of stories I tell my present circle of friends. He was quite a...Read More » ”
29 of 37 | Posted by: Lisa Anders - Austin, TX

“Mary Ann, Bonnie, Jill, Wayne and families, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the passing of your dad. I have so many fond memories of...Read More » ”
30 of 37 | Posted by: Denise Kerr - Lytle, TX

“I was a patchent of your Father's at one time he was a kind and gential man ”
31 of 37 | Posted by: LeaAnn Johnson - Austin, TX

“Dear Brumley family, All the Schneiders and Pitts' are praying for peace and comfort. What a wonderful, fun-loving man your Dad was! I can still...Read More » ”
32 of 37 | Posted by: Mary Schneider Pitts - Austin

“Rest in peace dear man! Dr. Brumley was the best physician - according to my standards. Since his retirement, all MD's must meet his TLC, knowledge...Read More » ”
33 of 37 | Posted by: Gina - Austin, TX - A patient

“Life on this earth is not the same without, Dr. Brumley. He was a GIANT of a man... father, doctor, and friend. He left a huge legacy of love in...Read More » ”
34 of 37 | Posted by: janet pfluger scott - austin, TX

“Our fondest memories of Harold are related to building the baseball fields at WAYA. One Sunday we had a workday scheduled to lay out the new infield...Read More » ”
35 of 37 | Posted by: Sharon and Jim Heironimus - TX

“To my cousins Maryann, Bonnie, Jill and Wayne; I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Harold was such an amazing man. He touched so many with his...Read More » ”
36 of 37 | Posted by: Tambi Rice Hankins - San Antonio, TX

“Dr. Brumley was always a kind, helpful and encouraging neighbour. We will miss him. Deepest sympathy to Kay and all the family, Bob Silverman...Read More » ”
37 of 37 | Posted by: Bob and Joanne Silverman - austin, TX


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Harold Wayne Brumley, M.D. passed away peacefully on January 31, 2012 surrounded by family.

Born in Memphis, Texas in 1932 to Raymond and Florence Brumley, Harold grew up in Austin, graduating from Austin High and the University of Texas. In 1953, he married Marilyn Lyles and began a fifty year long medical career. Dr. Brumley went to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston before doing his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kansas City General Hospital. In 1962, he returned to Austin where he practiced medicine for the next 46 years, and along with Marilyn, raised their four children in a loving, adventurous home until her death in 1995.

During his years in practice, Dr. Brumley delivered a good part of an entire generation of new Austinites into the world while providing cutting edge and compassionate care for his patients. Later in his career he devoted his practice to helping women with fertility problems, becoming a leading pioneer in an emerging field that included in vitro fertilization, a procedure which at that time was in its infancy. He was one of the first gynecologists in Central Texas to utilize laser surgery and in-office ultrasound technology and helped introduce both into common use in Austin. He was active in leadership roles in area hospitals, the American Cancer Society, the Travis County Medical Society and its Blood Center during its early years. He volunteered countless hours helping indigent women in his office and at clinics and hospitals around Austin and in training a new generation of doctors. Dr. Brumley adapted his skills from human reproductive and fertility medicine to help pioneer genetic and reproductive techniques with cattle and deer and served as a consultant to the U.T. Marine Science Institute on projects looking at reproduction in fish during his many years as an avid hunter, fisherman, rancher and outdoorsman.

In the late 1970's, Dr. Brumley looked at an obscure, thickly overgrown corner of Lion's Municipal Golf Course and turned it into a vision that became West Austin Youth Association. For several years he begged, borrowed and encouraged much of West Austin, as well as U.T. and city officials, into making his vision come true - sometimes being found on a bulldozer between surgical cases or in the dead of night trying to clear the raw parcel of land himself if a workman failed to do it fast enough during the day. Since it opened, WAYA has served countless Austin youths, giving them and their families a place to play and congregate in a positive way.

In 1999, Harold married Kay Willis Smith and entered a new phase in his life. The two of them spent those last few happy years enjoying friends, their ranch and travelling until he was no longer able to do so due to Alzheimer's. Harold was a member of First Baptist Church for many years. Later in his life he joined Tarrytown United Methodist Church.

Harold will be remembered for his generosity, playful sense of humor, hospitality and energy that endeared him to patients, family, his childrens' friends and an amazing group of friends and colleagues by whom he was beloved. Many will remember his mischievous, ready smile and the twinkle in his blue eyes. We are blessed to have known this kind man who dreamed big, lived big and kept smiling.

Dr. Brumley was preceded in death by Marilyn Lyles Brumley and his parents Raymond and Florence Brumley. He is survived by his wife Kay Willis Brumley, his brothers Carl Brumley and his wife Mary Alice, Jon Brumley and his wife Becky. He is also survived by his children Maryann Brumley Sayers and her husband Brian, Bonnie Brumley, Jill Brumley and Wayne Brumley and his wife Tiffany, and his eleven grandchildren, Christopher Sayers and wife Emily, Anna Sayers Balthazar, and husband Matt, Mary Claire Sayers, Jennifer Carter, Lyles Carter, Callie Pool, David Pool, Buddy Brumley, Ellie Brumley, Wren Brumley and Mary Morgan Brumley.

A big part of Harold's life was his children and grandchildren. He loved taking each grandchild on a special trip during their jr. high days. The values he instilled in the grandchildren were education, love for family and participation in the community.

Please join the Brumley Family for a casual toast to Dr. Brumley at 6:00 p.m. on Brumley Field at WAYA, Thursday, Feb 2nd.

A celebration of his life will be held at Tarrytown United Methodist Church on Friday, February 3rd at 1:30 p.m., following a private family burial. The pallbearers will include Chris Sayers, David Pool, Lyles Carter, Buddy Brumley, Matt Balthazar and Craig Pool.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to West Austin Youth Association, 1314 Exposition Blvd, Austin, TX 78703. www.waya.org/donate