In Memory of Stephan Brmalj

Recently we lost member Steve Brmajl after a long illness.

He too, was an Elk with quite a story. Steve lived in Yugoslavia during the cold war. He was a grade school teacher and loved the work but hated what had happened to his country under Communist Rule. Steve was an avid bowler back then and as it turned out so was his friend. the captain of an Italian freighter. Steve stowed away on his ship and was placed in an Italian refugee camp. He was later sent to Canada. It was there where he began to work with heavy equipment and learned the trade that would become his life's work. He moved to South City in the early 70's.

Steve loved to play golf, fast. More than once, Steve was reminded that he couldn't hit his next shot until his first one stopped rolling. His golf vocabulary was colorful, original and memorable. He loved watching football at the member's bar. Occasionally during a 49er game, he would treat us to his language prowess.

He will be missed.

 

San Mateo Daily Journal