Brian Lynn “Bunny” Carman

Brian Lynn “Bunny” Carman was born July 5, 1959, in Ontario, Oregon, to Marjorie Margaret (Whaley) and Marlin Leslie Carman.
At the age of 5, Brian moved with his family to Imperial, Nebraska. He attended Imperial Grade School and graduated from Chase County High School in 1977. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving from May 1977 – May 1983.
Brian later continued his education at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln where he studied accounting. He received medical coding certification in 2013 through Performance Training Institute’s online program.
On May 19, 1984, Brian married Melanie K. Hughes at the Imperial City Park and to this union four daughters were born: Elizabeth, Sagan, Elisha and Breanna.
The couple settled in Imperial, where Brian was employed at Carman’s Appliance as a service technician and service manager. From 2005-2012, Brian worked at the Chase County Community Hospital as plant manager, director of environmental services, safety officer and emergency response coordinator. He was employed at Pivot Electric as the shop manager from 2012-2013 and at Ogallala Community Hospital as certified professional coder from 2013-2015. Brian was currently employed at Banner Health where he worked as certified general surgery coder and certified professional coder.
Brian was a member of the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years (1985-2010) including six consecutive years as Fire Chief. He implemented the formation of the Dive Rescue and Recovery Team. He functioned in various roles including Training Officer, Rope Rescue Captain, Extrication Team member and Fire Chief. Brian was certified as Fire Fighter 1 by the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications.
Brian enjoyed reading, writing, golfing, bowling, playing softball, watching baseball (especially the Braves), listening to music, mushroom hunting, gardening, playing cribbage and trivia game shows. He especially loved spending time with his family.
Brian passed away Sunday morning, July 18, 2021, at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial. He was 62 years of age.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents Marlin L. Carman (1928-1972) and Marjorie M. Carman (1933-2020), and a brother, Steven L. Carman (1955-1990).
Survivors include his four daughters: Elizabeth “Lisa” (husband Kelen) Fortkamp of Imperial, Sagan Carman-Downer (husband Todd) of Bartley, Elisha (husband Abel) Hinojosa of Enders and Breanna Carman of Sutherland; nine grandchildren: Jason Fortkamp, Taylor Fortkamp, Alex Fortkamp, Payden Downer, Weylon Downer, Avery Hinojosa, Baby Hinojosa, Braelynn Wood and Oliver Wood; two brothers: Doug (wife Becky) Carman of Imperial and Alan (wife Joni) Carman of Imperial; and a sister, Linda (husband Jeff) Newell of Emmett, Idaho.
Memorial services were Saturday afternoon, July 24, at the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall.
No visitation as per Brian’s wishes; cremation was chosen.
Memorials have been suggested to the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department.
Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com. Liewer Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.