David-Brown-Obituary

David Wadsworth Brown

Vancouver, British Columbia

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David Brown passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia. The obituary was featured in The Vancouver Sun on November 3, 2011.

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I too was sad to hear about David's passing. I've missed him in the Cloverdale Library over the last number of months, and especially our many discussions about DNA. He was very knowledgable on the topic and had so many good stories to share on that front.

Thank-you for all your kind words and thoughts.
Eldon Brown and Family.

We posted a message on 11/2 but it seems to have disappeared. David was so well thought of in the genealogical community, and was greatly admired for his knowledge of DNA and for his spirit of helpfulness to all. We was a true pioneer in the field, in using Y-DNA for genealogy. He was always willing to help, and became expert in his knowledge and ability to interpret DNA results. And, it was all topped off by his constant friendliness and his humor. We will miss him deeply. Thank you,...

I would like to extend my sympathy to David's family. We will miss him at the B.C. Genealogical Society meetings. He was an enthusiastic member of the DNA committee. Lorraine Irving

I will miss David. He and I had several conversations about the family's DNA and the implications of what the tests were telling us. He had a great sense of humor and he and I shared a laugh or two.

My sympathies go out to David's family. He was a pioneer in using genealogy and DNA tests to help in the search.

I was very saddened to hear of David's passing. David was a mentor and friend, and I admired him greatly. It was a privilege to have learned from him, and to have worked with him at the Rose Family DNA Project.

David made friends of everyone he met in the DNA community and through the project, even during his extended illness. He was generous with his time and had a great sense of humor. He was warm and wise and understanding, and went out of his way to help others seeking...

I'm very sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a very knowledgeable and valued member of our genealogy society and will be sorely missed. My condolences to his family.

Marnie Ingvaldson, British Columbia Genealogical Society.

David will be missed at our Canada and United States Education meetings. He was very knowledgeable and always had something useful and interesting to contribute. Our sympathy to his family.
Judith Ueland, British Columbia Genealogical Society

I am saddened to learn of the passing of David Brown, a former neighbour with whom I shared many an interesting conversation. My condolences to his family.