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2020
Michael Brown Obituary
On Monday, August 24, 2020, Michael Brown, loving husband and father of 3 children and 4 grandchildren, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.
He was born on July 15, 1939 in Spokane, Washington to John and Marie Brown. He graduated from Central Valley high school in 1957 and went directly to work for Northwest Airlines where he spent the next 45 years. 1959 was a big year as he married Darlene Ann Lynch. They raised three children, daughters Teresa and Pauline, and son Gregory.
Mike had big personality always ready with a joke or a story that would make you smile and laugh. Joke's good or bad and not always PG rated. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed painting reading and of course travel.
Michael was preceded in death by his father John and his mother Marie. He is survived by his wife Darlene, his three children, Teresa, Pauline, and Gregory, his brother Sam, three grandchildren, Shannon, Mathew, and Teresa, six great grandchildren, Jaxon, Noah, Jordan, Isiah, Hope and Jerimiah.
Services for family only, in lieu of flowers, please make donations to Phoenix Hospice of the Valley.
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Bob and Diane Allen
September 1, 2020
This is the last picture we have of Mike and Darlene taken at the CDA Casino GEG reunion gathering. Everyday was a happy experience and never a down day when you worked with Mike. Such a great lost of a friend and Coworker. Rest in Peace Mike. Prayers Darlene for you and your family.
Wes Roberts
September 1, 2020
Will never forget your friendship, and your great wit, you will be missed.
Ron Kennedy
August 31, 2020
So sad to hear about Mike passing away. I worked with him at several airlines for many years in Phoenix. Always looked forward to seeing Mike and hearing new jokes or stories that he always had to tell. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Bobbie
August 31, 2020
I’m so Shocked & sad to hear about Mikes passing. He was so much bigger than life with a sense of humor that kept us all in stitches. His was an awesome friend & Supervisor at GEG airport. My thoughts & prayers to Darlene & family.
RIP Mike, you will truly be missed
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Lori Hieronymus
August 31, 2020
I first met Mike in 1993 when we both worked for Northwest Airlines. Mike was one of my favorite people. His sense of humor and stories made me cry from laughing so hard. Mike had a great heart and will be missed. Even though so many years passed since I worked with Mike, I never forgot him and feel blessed to have met him.
Stan Morris
August 30, 2020
Mike. You were one funny dude. I know you will be greatly missed.
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