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Robert Brown Obituary

Robert M. (Bob) BROWN Born October 7, 1929 in Kansas City, KS died peacefully with his family at his side in Bellevue, WA on January 16, 2011. He is survived by Joanne his wife of 57 yrs and children Debbie Cameron (Jim), Bob Brown, Pat Brown (Jean), Laurie Sellers (Bob), and Tom Brown (Shari), 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. In addition he is survived by his sister Amelia Wyckoff and brother Tom Brown (Sandy) both of TX and numerous nieces & nephews. He graduated from De La Salle Military Academy and Donnelly College in Kansas City. Bob retired from the Boeing Company in 1991 after 35 years of service. A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Louise Catholic Church, 141 -156th Ave SE Bellevue, WA on Friday Jan. 28, 2011 at 11am. The family is requesting donations be made to St Vincent De Paul at St. Louise Parish or to the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 23 to Jan. 26, 2011.

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January 31, 2011

To the Bob Brown Family:
The Finch Family, formerly of St. Louise, would like to wish all of you our supportive thoughts and prayers during this said time. We just lost our dad, Tom, Sr., this last spring. These are 2 men we all know are in heaven.
Kathy Doan, Tom Finch,Jr., Steve Finch, Sr., Mike Finch, Bryan Finch & John Finch

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

January 27, 2011

Dear Joanne, Debra and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send to each of you our supportive prayers as Bob enters his eternal life. May you know his nearness often and share in his deep peace and joy from within God's loving Presence.

Dianne Dorney

January 26, 2011

Joanne,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bob. I have adored you both and know Bob will be so very missed. My sympathies to you all in this difficult time. I know your wonderful memories will always be there to help heal and warm your hearts. My love, always.

January 25, 2011

Jo you and Bob were always there for me.I know we will all feel the lose of the great and gentle man that Bob was, I am with you in spirit and you continue to be in my prayers. Amelia Wyckoff

Mary Pat Johnston

January 25, 2011

Aunt Joanne and cousins,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your husband and your Dad. He was also my godfather. He (& Aunt Joanne) sure raised an incredible family of love and I know he will continue to live on through your lives. I'll always remember him having a story to tell. Thoughts and prayers. Love, Mary Pat

Mark & Lynn Wyckoff

January 24, 2011

I'm glad I was able to visit when I did. Our prayers are with y'all. I'm glad you were all able to be there with him.

Roger Berg

January 24, 2011

Joanne and family-
so sorry to hear about Bob, but so glad to hear that he was surrounded by family. I always enjoyed speaking with him on the phone and I'm sorry I never had the opportunity to meet him in person. The entire Donnelly College family joins me in expressing our sincere condolences. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Roger Berg, Alumni Director, Donnelly College

Rossana Cortez

January 24, 2011

Bob,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time of sorrow. My he rest in peace.

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