Moab, Utah
1928 - 2019
June 25, 1928 ~ Dec 3, 2019Bruce Warren Browning of Moab, Utah, the fourth and last generation of Browning gun designers, died December 3, 2019 at the age of 91, from complications of pneumonia. He was the second son of Ann Chaffin and Val Allen Browning of Ogden, Utah and was born June 25, 1928...
Read MoreI had been thinking about Bruce and just found out about his passing away 6 years ago. I'm so sad about this. Reading his obituary confirms my time working for him on Bainbridge Is. He enjoyed his years on this earth, and gave joy to those of who interacted with him. Helen Maurer's description of all of us sitting around the lunch table talking was so true. Any and all subjects were game. What a privilege to work with Bruce!
Jim Merz
August 19, 2025
Dear Browning family,
I would like to take this time to express my heartfelt sympathy to each of you. Bruce will be sorely missed and I can truly say that is was my honor to be a small part of Bruces life during the Bicycle Transmission development. When I left my government job as a Toolmaker to be part of the families desire to manufacture their invention at their Bainbridge Island, Washington shop was one of the best decisions I could have made. My respect for Bruce while...
Helen Maurer
January 25, 2020 | Tahuya, WA | Friend
My grandfather was a real charmer I remember. I recall sitting in his office chair and enjoying his telescope view of Seattle when I was a young child. I wish I had more time to spend with him before he passed. He taught me Auto-cad a skill I rarely use but I do remember he had a tranquil and loving spirit. Ill never forget riding the Seattle ferry to Bainbridge and back with him and my mother. I remember him as quiet but a real influence on me. Now that Im a Mexican the tradition is a...
John Browning
December 25, 2019 | Bogota, DC | Grandchild
Sending love to all the family
Our time in the Hollow are memories I will never forget. All of you molded my life and grateful for the Browning Family. Sending my deepest condolences. Julie Denkers Bishop
julie denkers-bishop
December 23, 2019 | Holladay, UT
Our condolences to the family, especially Barbara, Chris and Lisa. I've known of Bruce for many years and never knew how accomplished he was. What a humble man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russ and Jamie Purdy
December 17, 2019
Browning Family,
Great to read about the life of Bruce Warren Browning. Sounds like quite a guy. I own and love my Browning BAR 7mm and knew nothing of its origin or history. Also love my Browning 243 lever action.
May you be blessed during the loss of your Father and be supported by those around you.
A Browning Arms friend
December 16, 2019
