Francis Brown

Frank was my dear friend and mentor in grad school at Berkeley. His intellect and curiosity were boundless - learning was a truly joyous experience for Frank, as was sharing the fruits of his inquiries. He was, perhaps, the kindest and most generous person I have ever known. I'll miss him, profoundly, forever.
-Sam Clarke

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Franks family, and all of his friends.He will certainly be missed by many. John met Frank during the construction of the Sutton Building. Frank being the overseer of the Earth,Mines & Science college, and John being the overseer of the construction of the building.Two work horses that formed a very special bond! We were very proud to call Frank our friend.I was hoping for his instructions for making Quince Jelly this year, unfortunately he passed two days...

To the family and friends of Frank Brown please accept my most profound condolences. I have know Frank for many years, so many that I do not remember when first we met. As a professor of Russian, I once received a phone call from Frank, and the first words that he said were "bydlo, tell me what does it mean." He went on to say that it came from Moussorgsky's Picture at an Exhibition. I said, I have no idea. But I looked it up, and it turns out to be a working beast, probably an old word...

Our family became acquainted with Frank when my mother set up a College of Mines scholarship honoring my father, Joe B. Rosenbaum (1912-1987). Frank kept in close contact with us and became a true friend to our mother, speaking at her funeral in 2008. After her death, he continued to write to us. We valued his friendship and marveled at his achievements and his constant curiosity.

Sending my sincere condolences to your family. May prayer be a great comfort to you during this time 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray constantly

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalms 119:50, 76)

My family and I had the pleasure of spending a few Thanksgivings with Frank as he was a very close Friend to my uncle John, my condolences to the family at this time. Just know he will never be forgotten as he made a lasting impression on me.