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Elsdon BROWN Obituary
May 19, 1920 - August 29, 2012
Elsdon, first-born son of Elsdon Sr. and Catherine Brown, born on May 19, 1920 passed away peacefully on August 29, 2012 at the age of 92. He attended school in Calgary and later worked at Hansen's Dairy Farm. It was while working there that he met his wife Margaret and they married on May 25, 1940. Elsdon enlisted in the army in 1940 with the South Alberta Regiment Medicine Hat and served overseas with the 65th Tank Transport in England, Holland, France and Germany before returning home September 25, 1945. He was employed with the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. and in 1957 joined the Calgary Transit as a bus operator until his retirement in June 1978. Elsdon was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 Branch, served on the executive for many years and as President of the Branch in 1977. He chaired the Calgary Poppy Fund until he moved to Sidney, BC in 1984. Elsdon, an avid fisherman, golfer and curler, also enjoyed bowling until March of this year. Elsdon is survived by Margaret, his wife of 72 years, his daughter Jean (Ron) Holmes and sons Jim (Janet) and Gary (Alice). He was the No. 1 Grandy for 50 years to Alan, Michael, Kevin, Graham, Katherine and Jason and Great Grandy to Samuel, Melanie, Thomas, Parker, Maclean, Soleil, Dylan and Kale. He also leaves his brother Jack and sisters June and Joyce. There will be no Service as per his wishes. Messages to the family may be left at www.southcalgaryfuneralcentre.ca. SOUTH CALGARY FUNERAL CENTRE and CREMATORIUM (at Lake Fraser Gate). Telephone: 403-297-0711. Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial.
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Joyce,Bart. Barton
September 17, 2012
Sad day for all of us.We will miss the great stories and some of our family history El was a one of a kind with his story telling.Rest in peace El.Joyce ,Bart ,Mark,Brian an Colleen.
September 6, 2012
I would like to share my favorite memories of Uncle El. He did a great deal to make my mom's life comfortable and happy. Just a few short years ago he would drive to High River (even when he shouldn't have), bearing gifts of his home made cookies or canned goods. He would bring lunch and make Mom's day so much brighter. He also brought beautiful plants that Mom nurtured and enjoyed afterwards.I admired the way that Uncle El lived life to the fullest - he was interested in everything it seemed to me. He said what he meant and meant what he said. We will miss you Uncle El - Love to all of his family from Katie & Ross in California.
September 4, 2012
In remebrance of our dear Uncle El, always attentive to our family, fully engaged and walking the talk, no nonsense, no hesitation, ready to help out, whether it was bringing over his own tools to take down some sheds with Chris in Victoria or showing a very young Kit how to tie his school tie for the first day at school in Vancouver, Uncle El cared and he showed it without exception. At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will always remember our Uncle El. love Marjorie Chris and family [Kit, Sarah, Dave, Zoe, Kai, Tea, Hudson].
Ron Brown
September 3, 2012
We were very sorry to hear of Uncle El's passing. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Ron Brown and family
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Ken and Irene Wyllie
September 2, 2012
Gary, Alice and family. We're very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Cherish all the memories you have of him.
The three Brown boys...Fred,Jack and Elsdon
September 2, 2012
Remembering all the good visits we had over the years with brother El.All good memories.Rest in Peace.
Love Jack and Maria Brown
Kathy Allen
September 2, 2012
So saddened to hear of Uncle Els' passing. I was hoping for a visit with him this November. My deepest sympathy to all his family. I have many cherished memories of Him and Auntie Marg on their visits to Vancouver. He was a great story teller and had an enfectious laugh that would make everyone in the room laugh with him. Always lending a helping hand to anyone who needed it. I will truly miss him. Rest in Peace Uncle El, and give Mom a hug for me. Kathy (McCall) Allen
September 1, 2012
We are so sad to read of Elsdon's passing. He was a wonderful story-teller and led an amazing life.Deepest sympathy to Jean, Ron,Alan, Michael and all the greatgrandchildren. Hugs to all, Sally and Gary DeMan
Fred Brown Jr and family
September 1, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Elsdon Brown Family. Uncle El was a very special man, very thoughtful and giving. He was a wonderful support to his younger brother and our Dad Fred Sr who predeceased him last year. May you rest in peace Uncle El.
Freddie and family
June Butler
September 1, 2012
Remembering all the wonderful times I spent with my brother. How fortunate I am to have had El in my life.
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