Obituary of Brian M. Wolkan

Brian M. Wolkan, age 50, of Walled Lake passed suddenly at him home January 18, 2011. He was born February 26, 1960, in the Old Redford neighborhood in Detroit, moving to Livonia, and graduating Franklin High School, class of 1978. He was a longtime employee of Red Lobster - Novi, of which he was loved by all who know him. He is survived by his mother CJ (Jan) Wolkan-Spencer and step-dad George Spencer of Westland; sister, Lynn (Kent) LeBoutillier, and their son Shawn of South Berwick, Maine; Brother, Brad (Yma) Wolkan, and their sons, Jake and Nate, of Livonia, Michigan. Brian loved nusic and played his '76 Statratocaster often. He was a rock and roll child of the 70's and liked listening to music the old fashioned way, on a turntable. He enjoyed hunting with his brother, camping and eveything outdoors. His gentle smile will be missed by many. A family and friends memorial gathering will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011, from 5 to 8 pm at the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home, 15451 Farmington Rd.(just north of 5 Mile) in Livonia.