Robert Bob Brown

1926 - 2017

Robert Bob Brown obituary, 1926-2017, Seattle, WA

Robert Brown Obituary

Robert "Bob" Brown

In loving memory of Robert "Bob" Brown who passed away on January 9, 2017. Born in Longview, WA, in December of 1926, he grew up in Coulee City, then graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he met his wife, Ann. They were married for 67 years. He served in the Coast Guard from 1946 to 1949. He then graduated from the University of Washington in 1952 with degrees in architecture and city planning. He completed his career as an architect and planner for the Edmonds School District, retiring in 1988.

As a 50-year member of the Edmonds United Methodist Church he made many friends. He volunteered at the church's food bank for nearly 30 years, sang in the choir, belonged to several men's groups and served as a greeter and memorial service planner.

He and Ann had a vacation home on Camano Island and developed many friendships over happy hours and cabin repairs. Bob also enjoyed reading, camping, trains, gardening, the outdoors and traveled over 5 continents with Ann.

The values and life lessons that he modeled over his lifetime will always be a part of us, along with his sense of humor. Bob is greatly missed by his wife Ann and his children Todd (and wife Candy), Robbin (Bob), and Nancy (Mark); his grandchildren Jill (Shelby), David (Claire), Sarah (Kyle), and Derrick (Ellie); and his great grandchildren Amelia, Abigail and Fredrick.

In honor of his life a memorial service will be held on Monday, February 20th, at 2:00 PM at the Edmonds United Methodist Church, 828 Caspers Street. In lieu of flowers he had requested donations be made to the Edmonds Food Bank.

Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 12, 2017.
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 1, 2018

Sorry for your lost. I hope you find comfort in Isaiah 35: 6,7.

N G

January 17, 2018

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

January 6, 2018

I am sorry for you loss. May God bring you comfort.

Dan Reed

January 6, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss. My family and I give our sincere condolences. May you all find much peace from the God of all comfort. Deepest Sympathy

November 22, 2017

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Marg

November 7, 2017

With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that he will return to the days of his youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.

October 25, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss, and the pain that death brings , but we are not with out hope , Jehovah will end all death , and suffering.

ISA 61:2
To proclaim the year of Jehovah's goodwill and the day of vengeance of our God , To comfort all who mourn
Thank you

Harriet Crawford

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October 13, 2017

Much love to the entire family. What an incredibly full and admirable life he led!

Carla Fisher

February 20, 2017

Mark Press

February 12, 2017

Mark Press

February 12, 2017

Dear Family,

Thank you! for the privilege to have been a part with you all these years to get to know and love your Dad as if he was our own Father and Grandfather. Rick, Noah, Jacob and I have been truly blessed. We will miss him greatly but we have some wonderful and now precious memories of him. Now he is with his Lord, face to face. What a joyous reunion. Love you all so much!

Alzie Cain

February 12, 2017

He was simply the best, and his legacy and love lives on in his remarkable family.
-- Jeffel and Lee

February 12, 2017

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