Clinton C.C. Brennan Memorial

Clinton C. Cooney Brennan

Clinton C. Cooney Brennan was born on April 26, 1927 and died on November 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Margaret Zilla Brennan; son, Brett A. Brennan and wife, Kathleen T. Hanrahan; daughter, Brenda A. Brennan and mate, Alan Thomas; sister, Mary Dugas and brother, William Brennan. Clinton Brennan attended the U. Colorado/Boulder in the Navy V12 program, U. Houston and Case/Western Reserve in Geology ¬Engineering, UCLA/Special Studies, and Harvard Business School, Executive Development Program. He served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific major conflicts and was attached to the Marines in the liberation of Guam. Clint was a pioneer in the credit card industry being associated with Dashew Business Machines and marketing the first bank credit card system. He also pioneered in the computer industry with Control Data and was responsible for the sale of scientific machines throughout the U.S. He retired from Digital Equipment Corporation in Dallas in 1992. After retirement, he was a volunteer with Citizens Democratic Corp/CDC working with the Eastern Block countries, Romania in particular, where he often lectured at the University and helped companies develop their business strengths and contacts with the US and other European countries. He also volunteered with the Indian Nation school districts in Arizona to computerize a tracking transportation system. His knowledge and service endeared him to many throughout the world. His thirst for continuous knowledge enrolled him over recent years at the North Central Texas College, Corinth. His many activities included being on the initial City of Corinth Development and Planning Commission, Lions Club, Dallas Paleontology Society. A Life Member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers/SME, he was a founding member of CASA/SME (Computer and Automated System Association) and President’s Circle member. He was a Board Member and Officer of the North Central Texas College Foundation and served for many years in this capacity. Clint was a quiet, kind, gentle man. He traveled throughout his life caring for and helping everyone. He will be so greatly missed. A Memorial Service will be held at the DeBerry Funeral Chapel, 2025 W. University, Denton, TX on November 30th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Clinton C. Brennan Scholarship Fund, North Central Texas College, 1500 N. Corinth St. Corinth, TX 76210 or VNA/Hospice 216 W. Mulberry, Denton, TX 76201.