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Suzanne Brown Obituary
Suzanne Brown, 82, died November 1, 2011, with her family by her side in Los Angeles. She was born September 29, 1929, in New York. She attended Harvard College and met her husband Jack Brown while they both attended Harvard Law School. Suzanne was in the second class of women to attend Harvard Law School. They moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1959. Suzanne was an active patron of the Phoenix art community and opened her first gallery, Art Wagon Galleries in 1960. Soon after she opened the Suzanne Brown Gallery in Scottsdale. Her gallery showcased contemporary western artists that included R.C. Gorman, Fritz Scholder and Howard Post. Suzanne Brown is survived by her children: Charles Brown, Abigail Brown, James Brown and Amanda Brown Chang (Justin Chang) and her grandchildren, Amelia, Eden, Charles, Alexandra, Abigail, Audrey and Ames. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 3. 2011 at Beth Israel Cemetery, 305 South 35th Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona, 85009. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Suzanne Brown to the Peninsula Humane Society at Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA, attention Ken White, 1450 Rollins Road, Burlingame, CA 94010. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary of Arizona.
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Christopher Glover
February 13, 2025
Oh Suzanne, I cherished your visit with CR Stanford to get your hair done. You and your family were some of my favorite people in those days. All of you are remembered so fondly. Hello Charlie and Amanda.. thinking ever so warmly of thus amazing woman. Christopher "Beau" Glover.
Elliot Schaffer
October 28, 2019
Such a beautiful lady and so missed. I often think about her and her sense of humor and graciousness.
Thom Priemon
May 22, 2015
You were the best ....you will be missed
Sandi Badash
February 6, 2015
Here it is 2015, and I'm just seeing this book for the first time. Sue started carrying my work in the Art Wagon Gallery in the 70s, and I haven't ever been represented by any one as dedicated as she was to her artist's. She wanted us to succeed, and did everything to make that happen because of her belief in our work. I will always be grateful for the way she helped me move on with my career. Sue was a great lady and a force in the Scottsdale art world. As a result of our association, my paintings found homes in some extraordinary art collections. Thank you Sue.
1st grandchild
May 12, 2013
May 12, 2013
anonymous
October 29, 2012
She was the best person I have ever known. I am so lucky to have had her in my life. Her anniversary is coming up, and we will always remember her.
Elliot Schaffer
February 16, 2012
Every year when I go to Scottsdale for Spring Training, the first thing I think of coming off the plane is Suzanne, Jack and the entire Brown family. They have provided me with such wonderful memories of Scottsdale and the entire desert. Her beautiful smile and her warm hospitality will always be remembered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Amanda. You two had a relationship only others can dream of having.
Lots of love
Elliot & Jennifer Schaffer
Alexandra C
January 8, 2012
I love you.
Alexandra C
December 7, 2011
I will miss you so much Grandma.
You were the best tennis grandma in the world.
I love you so much, and you will forever be in my heart.
November 9, 2011
Suzanne Brown changed the world of art for Arizona. A dynamic woman. She will be missed by so many. Bill Dougherty, Publisher Trends Magazine
Memorial To Be Held
Amelia Brown
November 9, 2011
I would like to express my deepest condolences to my mother, Abby. I am sorry for your loss. I love you Mom.
Grandma, I love you too.
I will be holding a memorial on Friday Nov. 18th at 1 p.m. at 7211 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85020.
RSVP to listed email below.
Annie Bowman
November 4, 2011
Dearest Charlie - My prayers are with you and your family during this time of needed comfort. I remember meeting your Mom in the late 70's while you were working for the Forest Service at Blue Ridge Ranger Station. She was a beautiful lady. You must be so proud to have called her your Mom. If ever you would like to reminice, I will be your shoulder. Annie Bowman 480 286 0392
Vicky Boyce
November 3, 2011
Dear Amanda,
I find it hard to believe Sue is gone. She has been a part of my life for fourty one years, ever since I wandered into the 100 Gallery on Main Street. I was expecting my first child and she had just had you. She sold me a painting for $150 and allowed me to make payments, saying it was more important for her to encourage a budding "collector" than to just make a sale.
Sue made an enormous impact on the Arizona art scene. Without her excellent gallery the Main Street Art District would not have become the dynamic destination it was. She left a big hole when she closed, one that has never been filled. She fought for her artists and was always thinking of ways to promote them. Many of our finest Arizona artists started their careers with her.
I am grateful that she has been able to share her life with you and the children. We had many happy emails sharing grandchildren stories and she always spoke of the joy your family brought to her.
I will miss her.
Fondly,
Vicky Boyce
Eileen Bailey Driscoll
November 3, 2011
Suzanne Brown was a force of nature. There will never be another like her. She was quick to laugh, and fun to be with. I first met her in the mid-1970s when I did PR for the Scottsdale art gallery she and Elaine Horwitch had started out of the back of their station wagons in 1960. I remember R.C. Gorman driving us all over Taos in his gold Mercedes, with Sue laughing and being silly as a teenager all day. She was a smart businesswoman, a kind and gernous friend, a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, and wife to the love of her life, Jack E. Brown.
The world is a better place for Suzanne Brown being in it, and she will be forever missed.
Rosalie Saltzman
November 3, 2011
Dear Amanda,
I did not know your mother was ill, and did not hear of her passing until yesterday when one of Kevin's AZ friends called to tell him. Please know Ernie and I are thinking of you and all your family. The last time I spoke with Sue was in May, and she seemed fine.
I know how much she loved being with you and the grandchildren, and I am sure this will be very hard for you.
Please do keep in touch.
Our love to all of you,
Rosalie and Ernie Saltzman
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