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Emma Brown Obituary

Emma Jane Brown Emma Jane Brown, 97, of University Place, passed away April 14, 2011 in University Place, WA. She was born on April 16, 1913 to Thomas and Lois (Wright) Newey at Ogden, UT. She attended school at Ogden High School and Emma later worked as an assistant in a bank trust department. She spent 25 years as a volunteer church service worker doing name extractions. Emma is survived by 3 sons, Thomas L. Varney of Santa Clara, UT, David J. Brown of University Place, WA, and Gene D. Brown of Hillsboro, OR, sister Inez Kruitbosch, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Wesley J. Brown and daughter Lynda Laney. Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011, 11:00 AM, at the Soundview LDS Ward, 4219 Beckonridge Drive W., University Place, WA. Viewing 1 hour before service. Interment at Mountainview Cemetery. Arrangements by Edwards Memorial Center, 253-566-1008. Please share memories and condolences at www.edwardsmemorial.com.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Apr. 17, 2011.

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Tom Bates

April 21, 2011

Our condolences on the passing of a great lady, the sister of my maternal grandmother Etta May Newey Van Zandt.

If anyone has a photo of Aunt Emma, I would enjoy receiving it, and would appreciate the opportunity of adding it to our family web site at VanZandtClan.org.

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