Glen Jewl Brown

Glen Jewl Brown Sherwood Glen Jewl Brown, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15th at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born in Harriman, Tennessee on February 2, 1927 to Raymond and Blanche (Hall) Brown. The family moved to Michigan and he entered the Klondike Country School. He graduated from Hesperia High School in Oceana County. He entered the Navy and was stationed in the Marianas Islands during World War II. Following his enlistment in the service he attended Central Michigan University where he earned a Bachelors of Science in Education. He then attended the University of Michigan and graduated with his Masters in Education. In 1967 he graduated from Michigan State University with his Doctoral degree in Educational Administration. He taught high school in the Muskegon Public School District. In 1966, as a professor, he began teaching at Indiana State University in Educational Administration. He taught for 25 years before retiring in 1990. Glen and Diane enjoyed traveling and twice spent time in Europe. During their four university sabbaticals they spent four months each on Cape Cod with friends Sylvia and David Gardener. He is survived by his wife Diane (Milligan) of 42 years and children; son Charles (Pat) Brown of Grand Rapids, MI, son Daniel (Amy) Brown of Sedona, AZ, daughter Marjorie (Marc) Jacobs of Portage, MI, son Tracy (Lori) Brown of Dayton, OH; 8 grandchildren: 2 great grandchildren; and two brothers Clyde Brown of Cheyenne, WY and Edward Kolbe of Hesperia, MI. He was preceded in death by his brother James Kolbe and a sister Helen Ruth Chase. He was a member of the Cross Roads Bible Church , a life member of N.E.A., the Exchange Club as well as holding memberships in several education organizations. After Glen retired, he and Diane moved to the Milligan Centennial Family Farm which has been in the family since 1864. Glen appreciated nature and the out of door setting on the farm. He had many friends here and truly enjoyed their friendship. Visitation will be on Wednesday, November 18th from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens and Thursday, November 19th from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. at the Cross Roads Bible Church in Sherwood with Funeral Services to follow at the church at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Trent Hammond officiating. Military Honors at Sherwood Cemetery provided by the Athens V.F.W. Post 5319. Interment at Sherwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Cross Roads Bible Church, P.O. Box 9, Sherwood, MI 49089. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. To share memories please visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com