Frederick (Fred) Lloyd Brown

March 22, 1955 - Sept. 21, 2013
Frederick (Fred) Lloyd Brown, 58, of Benicia, passed away on Sept. 21, at Vallejo Kaiser Hospital after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.
The Interment service will be held on Oct. 4, at 11 a.m., at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Concord. A memorial/celebration of life will be held at the El Sobrante United Methodist Church in El Sobrante on Oct.19, at noon. A reception will follow. Details are in the works. It was his greatest desire to have everyone come together to share memories, laughter and the good times.
Fred was born in Oakland, on March 22, 1955. He graduated from Pinole Valley High School and continued his education at Heald Engineering College to obtain his drafting diploma.
Fred married Cheryl L. Brown (Stearns) on Aug. 8, 1976. They were married 37 years. In the last years of his life, Fred and Cheryl travelled extensively, seeing all of the places they wished to see. They made many new friends and enjoyed each other's company. He delighted in spending time with his buddies and, in fact, hosted a poker party the evening before his passing. His sense of humor and quick wit could make anyone feel good. His smile and the twinkle in his eyes will not be forgotten.
Fred loved his position as a mechanical designer and labeling designer at Thoratec Corp. His illness prompted him to retire in 2010. Previously, he had worked at Schlage Lock Co., Grove Valve & Regulator, and Veriflo Corp. He was always a valued, outstanding employee. He enjoyed scouting as a youngster, was a past master councilor of Pinole Chapter, Order of the DeMolay and was a member of the Rodeo Rotary Club. He loved golfing though it was more for the pleasure of being with friends than the game itself. Recently he enjoyed involvement in the Boyz Under The Hood car club. He took great pride and pleasure in his 1967 Pontiac GTO, showing it off at car shows.
Fred is survived by his wife Cheryl; his uncle, Stephen McGuire; his aunt, Linda Parks; his cousins, many beloved friends and their six feline companions-Snowie, Dillon, Timmy, Buddy, Dusty and Willow.
Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd M. Brown and Norma J. Brown.
His presence will be missed and his absence will be felt by all who were fortunate enough to know him.