Brockley

G.H. Keikilani “Keiki” Hewlett Brockley, 63, of Butler, passed away April 26, 2023. She was a devoted wife, proud mother, loving sister and friend.

Keiki was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Theresa Ahono Ho’opi’i Nahinu Hewlett Seaberg and John Hewlett. Keiki was one of eight children. Growing up in a naval family, she and her family traveled from coast to coast, and she lived in many of the U.S. states.

She graduated from Linesville High School and completed her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Pittsburgh. Keiki was the first of her family to graduate from college and was a strong believer in higher education.

For nearly 20 years, Keiki performed research in the neuropharmacology department at the University of Michigan. She was published in multiple pharmacology and scientific journals.

She married Dr. Donald Brockley in 2001, and settled in Butler with their daughter. For over 20 years, she managed and ran the dental practice of her husband, Dr. Brockley, and daughter, Dr. Gildersleeve.

After Dr. Brockley’s first practice was destroyed in the Morgan Management Fire in Butler in 2003, she had the vision and took it upon herself to build his current office building north of Butler.

She took great pride and love in her family, for whom she would do absolutely anything. Keiki was kind, outgoing and spirited, and she believed you could do anything you set your mind to. She was a smart and hardworking business woman, who was well respected by her peers.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Dr. Donald Brockley, and her daughter, Dr. E. Ahono Gildersleeve.

She is also survived by her siblings, Clara (Dennis) Lavanture, Gwen Hewlett, Rodney (Mary) Seaberg, Raymond (Elaine) Seaberg and Antoinette Seaberg; and many nieces and nephews.

She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.

BROCKLEY — All arrangements will be private for G.H. Keikilani “Keiki” Hewlett Brockley, who died Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Arrangements are under the direction of YOUNG FUNERAL HOME in Butler.

For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.

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