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LuAnn K.
LuAnn K Brown, 62 of Spokane, WA passed unexpectedly and went on to her higher dimension October 12, 2018.
Lu was born in Belmond, Iowa to Carroll and Shirley Morris on March 13, 1956. She grew up in the small Iowa town of Meservey. On May. 17, 1977 she married Darrell G. Brown from Algona, Iowa, her loving spouse of the next four decades.
Twice named Washington State's Social Worker of the Year (2001, 2006) Lu spent her life in service to others. LuAnn was a beloved Teacher, Senior Lecturer, and the Associate Director of Field Education at Eastern Washington University School of Social Work in Cheney, WA.
After earning her Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from the University of Northern Iowa in 1979 she and Darrell moved from Iowa to Spokane, WA on January 1, 1980. There they welcomed and raised their most joyful gift to each other, their son Eli who was born in 1989.
While working in various capacities on social programs primarily with The Children's Alliance of Spokane, she earned her Masters of Social Work in 1996 from Eastern Washington University. There she manifested a career that helped change the lives of countless students, colleagues and citizens of the society she worked so tirelessly to serve.
Lu was a fearless advocate of public policy and social justice. Her passion for improving the lives of others was surpassed only by her passion for her family.
Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Darrell and their only son Elijah, her parents Carroll and Vicki Morris of Litchfield Park AZ, Her Brother Rusty Morris and Sister Kay (Jim) Zahn of Tempe, AZ, Sister Michelle (Jeremy) Rojas, Brother Michael (Susie) Morris of Litchfield Park, AZ. Along with bonus (step siblings) Rick (Angie) Kinseth, Laurie Steenblock and Kim Kinseth, all of Belmond, IA.
She is survived also by many loving in-laws in the Brown family, over 30 nieces and nephews from both families and a host of long-time friends from grade school to college, neighbors and colleagues.
Lu was preceded in death by her loving mother Shirley (Morris) Rice.
Services will be held on Monday October 22, 2018 at 11:00 at Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home, 1306 N. Pines Rd., Spokane, WA 99206. A further celebration of her life will be held on the Campus of Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA at a future date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers please love your neighbor and share random acts of kindness. A scholarship will be created in the future to continue her life's work. Consult www.WhatWouldLuDo.org for future details.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Terry
June 13, 2020
She was a force and she still is in my life and in so many.
Mary Picardal
November 2, 2018
Lu, you were my very first professor at the School of Social Work for undergrad and still very much involved during grad school. You immediately inspired me with your fierce dedication to advocacy, social justice, and the Social Work profession. You introduced me to Children's Alliance and Lobby Day....we all sang and danced to Mary J Blige - 'No more drama' in your classroom. I miss you Lu and we all carry a piece of your legacy from within.
Tamara Wright Chávez
October 30, 2018
Dr. Brown was always so kind and encouraging from the very moment I stepped on the EWU campus. Literally. I was completely lost and overwhelmed and she took me to her office and helped me sign up for classes and then took me to every building I had a class in. I am so saddened to hear of her passing. Thank you Lu, you were quite a blessing to me.
Correna Gibson
October 27, 2018
She will live on in the memories of the lives she has touched.such an amazing woman, she will be missed. Rest in peace
Patty Severud
October 24, 2018
You left this world a much better place than you found it Lu. Your kindness and smile were infectious. God bless you and thank you for sharing your love with all of us. We will be missing you.
October 23, 2018
Lu was truly a gift to students and colleagues! She was an incredible social worker whose presence every day made a difference. She had a gift of giving you the right words to carry you through those moments. I am so sad but know that her spirit is cheering us all on to do and be better. WWLD. Patty Gregory
Michelle Magers
October 22, 2018
I continue to carry Lu with me every day in my work as a social worker and as a person. Whenever I feel stressed or frustrated, I hear her voice, "What are you being called upon to develop". I have been working on patience since I met her in her Intro to Social Work class in 2005. When I stepped into her classroom, I knew I had found my place and my calling as she expressed the passion I had always felt but didn't yet know how to express or where that would take me. Throughout my bachelor's and my master's education, Lu was always there as my faculty field adviser and as my mentor. I am now a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and I am so grateful for Lu believing in me every step of the way.
October 20, 2018
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your treasured memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
Ruth Gerritsen McKane
October 20, 2018
Thank you for being such an example of good! I will miss seeing you at the Northwest Consortium. Your wonderful smile and delightful laugh always warmed my heart!
Kathy Marshall
October 19, 2018
Ive already signed your book, Lu. I felt we knew each other so well. And yet, just now I am able to read through the names of your siblings and extended family. My strength, peace and love to them. My HEART is focused on you Eli. Your mom loves you with every cell in her spirit. Just know that I loved her, and am sending compassion to you and your dad.
October 18, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom Carroll
October 18, 2018
To the Brown Family
Lu always had a smile that would light up the room when ever she entered.She was a wonderful person who changed peoples lives daily with her kindness.My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Cheryl A
October 18, 2018
Lu, my guiding light of affirmation through my personal darkness. You were my teacher, you taught me it's ok to speak up and be a voice for others.
I am saddened but celebrate a great life. You will be with me in my thoughts, actions and life. Thank You and Love to You.
Lindsay
October 18, 2018
I had Lu for Intro to Social Work about 5 years ago. She left an impact on me I still remember to this day, and is one of the few teachers at Eastern I had that I never forgot. Though I didn't end up in social work like I had planned, her loving demeanor inspired me to love others in ways I never had before
Mike Rooney
October 18, 2018
The mark of true greatness is the positive influence you have on others as you walk through this life. Lu truly was one of the great ones! Though the miles separate us, know that we are sending our love, hugs and prayers to Darrell & Eli and all who are saddened by Lu's passing.
Love,
Steph & Mike, Colton & Jase
Jim Scott
October 17, 2018
Lu was very inspirational and uplifting person. She helped me to see that we can make change- by a little or a lot. My prayers for the family and hopes we can meet again soon!
Amy
October 17, 2018
I took an intro to social work class from you. I remember walking out of class, down the sidewalk, holding in tears because your teaching style and passion for people inspired me. Thank you for your part in helping me become a social worker!
Wendy Thomas
October 17, 2018
Love and condolences to her family, friends and colleagues. I always appreciated Lu's positively and advocacy efforts for her students. Himeeq'is Qeci'yew'yew (Big thank you)
Rumyana Kudeva
October 17, 2018
I love you Lu from the moment we first met. I cannot imagine a world without you, but I know that your kindness and passion for justice lives on through all people you have crossed paths with. I will miss you terribly my dear friend.
Jamie Pillers
October 17, 2018
Lu, what an amazing compassionate soul you were. I am so grateful to have known you and been taught by you. Blessings to your loved ones now and always
Lobby Day 2011
Alyssa MacKay
October 16, 2018
Lu throwing her peace sign. d
Alyssa MacKay
October 16, 2018
Alyssa MacKay
October 16, 2018
I love you, Lu. Thanks for being my inspiration.
My friend. I love you with all my heart. So many people do.
Kathy Marshall
October 16, 2018
Lu at the capitol. Where else would she be?!
Kathy Marshall
October 16, 2018
We were there! Olympia heard EWU and the Childrens Alliance.
Kathy Marshall
October 16, 2018
I will always think of you when I hear his words or see people taking action on his behalf. You lived it.
Kathy Marshall
October 16, 2018
Kathy Marshall
October 16, 2018
At first I had no words. Then I saw the signs- I was stopped in an odd traffic jam downtown, and made eye-contact with a woman in a large group of individuals under a rail overpass. She smiled wide at me, and I knew. Your words and guidance will always be out here, making those you had contact with inspired to DO SOMETHING. On the personal and Systems level. With love Lu.
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