Anacortes, Washington
1949-2011
Jeffrey Philip Browne died Friday, January 7, 2011 at his home in Anacortes, Washington. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 15, 1949 to Juanita (Posey) Browne and Leon Browne, and was the eldest of seven children a born leader who steadily carried the role throughout his life.While in...
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I was so sorry to hear of Jeff''s unexpected passing. It's a very difficult and overwhelming time for you. Please accept all the love and help you are being offered. I know it has helped me. You are in my thoughts and prayers, Bette. Please take care of yourself.
Love
Kris
Kris Gray
February 15, 2011 | Seatac, WA
Bette,I am sorry to hear of Jeff's unexpected passing. I enjoyed talking with you at work about our husbands,especially when I got married. I know he was your best friend and it seems hard now to put all things in perspective,but Our Father God will help you. Take care and know I am praying for you.
Nancy Huffman
February 15, 2011 | Auburn, WA
Bette, so very sorry to learn of Jeff's unexpected passing. Unfortunately, we never had the pleasure of meeting him but after reading the nicely written obituary, we feel like we did. Our deepest sympathy to you as you muddle your way through everything in the months ahead. Take care of yourself and hope our paths cross again some day!
Kathy & Jeff McCloskey
February 14, 2011 | Black Diamond, WA
Someone once said that if in all your life you can experience 23 seconds of unadulterated joy then you are truly lucky. I was fortunate enough to experience a couple of those seconds when Jeff found out Betty MacDonald was my aunt. He simply Lit Up! as he told me her book, Onions in the Stew, (about her life on Vashon Island) set the course for his life when he was 9 years old, living in Chicago. Her descriptions of the Pacific Northwest captured his imagination. It was hard to believe...
January 24, 2011
Jeff was also a man of excellent taste and an avid reader of science fiction. He was NOT an avid camper, hiker our outdoor survivalist. He said he had more than enough of that in the military. We all miss him!
Cliff Sanderlin
January 23, 2011 | Edmonds, WA