Dave Brast, West Marin’s one-of-a-kind appliance repairman, died on Aug. 4. He was 86 years old.
Dave was driven by a fascination with how things work and a Zen-influenced worldview. He had a degree in fusion physics and once worked for NASA, but he left aerospace behind to pursue the modest life of a down-to-earth handyman. His dexterity with machines translated to skillful classical and flamenco guitar playing, a gift to anyone who heard…