A Tribute to BRENT WASHBURN:
Brent Washburn was an owner in the World League of Football for 12 years starting in 2003 until his passing last year. Although his exploits in this and other fantasy football leagues are but a small snipet of Brent's endevors, he brought a passion, a love, and a competitive attitude to our league. His trade mark, "Fuck it, I'll take Eddie George" was a staple at drafts. He had a passion for the band Phish, spending time with his wife and friends, and enjoying life. He was a fantastic husband, a good brother, and a great friend to many. He will be missed.
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We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Brenton (“Brent”) Washburn on October 1st. From his wife, Megan:
“He loved Phish. He saw 103 shows, with his 100th show being Sunday in Chicago this year, and his last show being at Dick’s this fall (we did all three shows). We had plans to go to Vegas for Halloween. He introduced me to the band (they were on hiatus when we met and I’d never heard of them). My first show was the Hampton reunion shows with him and we saw 75 shows together. He was an avid poster collector and most in those circles would know him as mewash2 on phishposters and other sites.”
Brenton Wade Washburn, 41, of Weldon died at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Brent was born to Orin and Mary Kathleen (Auld) Washburn on November 25, 1972, in Paris, IL. He married Megan Timian on December 15, 2007, in Urbana.
Survivors include his wife, Megan; his mother, Mary Kathleen Danner of Kansas; his father, Orin (Judy) Washburn of Martinsville; a step-father, David Penrod of Maryville; a grandparent, Grace Stein; two brothers, Matt (Emily) Washburn of Kansas and Wyatt (Elaine) Penrod of Champaign; one sister, Julie (Dusty) Burk of Bloomington; nieces and nephews, Rex, Anna, and Ellyn Washburn and Blythe and Case Burk; along with numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Brent also leaves behind his two beloved dogs, Huxley and Aldous.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Harold and Mildred Washburn, Stanley Stine, and Nelson and Mary Auld.
Brent was a 1991 graduate of Tuscola High School, where he played football, basketball, and track. He worked for over 14 years at Alexander's Steakhouse, and later as a self-employed carpenter. Brent was an avid Phish fan, celebrating his 100th show in Chicago this year. He was also a St. Louis Cardinals fan. Brent had a great smile and was kind. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at Tumble Inn. He also loved to take his nieces and nephews fishing.
Memorials may be made to The Mockingbird Foundation (www.mbird.org) or The Waterwheel Foundation (www.phish.com/waterwheel).
