Brendon Whitham led a wonderful, adventurous life. Born in Manchester, England, to William and Vivian Mary Charnley Whitham on September 14, 1949, he grew up in Sydney, Australia. He was a born traveler who hitchhiked all through Europe and took an especially memorable bus ride across Afghanistan on the way to Karachi, India. From there he journeyed on, eventually ending up back in Sydney. During the Vietnam War, Brendon was a member of the Australian Defense Force and was part of the military that supported and offered assistance in firing missions executed by the United States. Brendon always cheered for the Manchester United professional soccer team. His love for the game led him to become a part-time youth soccer coach during the time he lived in Austin, Texas. Sports, however, were not his only interest. He enjoyed reading poetry and history. A Bob Dylan fan, he played both classical and electric guitar for 45+ years. Brendon will always be remembered as being generous and kind. If asked, he would have said his greatest achievement was his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Brendon, who was predeceased by his parents, passed from this life on October 13, 2020. Surviving are his wife, Carole Ann Bonnell Whitham; his son, Gareth William Whitham (Julie) of Dallas, Texas, and stepson Thomas Dahl Petersen (Monica) of Seattle, Washington; his grandchildren, Sophie, Cole, and Halden Petersen; and his sisters, Vivian Smith and Karen Whitham both of Sydney, Australia. Moffitt Family Funeral Care is honored to serve Brendon's family. Online condolences may be made at www.moffittfamilyfuneralcare.com