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John Brown

John Brown (92) known lovingly as Jack, passed away peacefully on November 10th in Colorado with his family surrounding him. Jack and Charlene spent their life traveling with his career and in retirement as well. Over the last few years Jack spent his time split between Quartzsite, AZ, Billings, MT, Lakewood, CO, and Greeley, Colorado being his home for the last year of his life. Jack was preceded in death by his wife Charlene of 64 years, his son Jay, his parents Oris and Irene, and his brother Forest. He is succeeded by his children Jackie her husband Jay, his son David his wife Terri, his grandchildren Levi, and Danielle her husband Manuel. After Jack served in the Korean War, he married Charlene and began his career in the oil and gas industry. He retired in 1994 from LP Gas and started his traveling adventures with Charlene. Jack enjoyed riding his bicycle, motorcycle, four-wheeler, and was an avid square dance partner to Charlene. There are no words to describe how much he will be missed by his family and friends. There is no service planned at this time, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Published by Billings Gazette on Nov. 22, 2023.

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Connie Genger

February 8, 2024

Sorry to learn of Jack's passing. I appreciated his attendance and Nadine and Martin's memorial service. He was a good friend to them. My condolences.

Cecil and Lynn Taylor

December 1, 2023

So sorry to learn of Jacks passing. He and Charlene were friends for many years. Jack and Cecil worked together in the Propane business many years. Jack visited us several times during recent summer visits to Montana while staying with daughter Jackie.

Billie Fowler

November 25, 2023

I worked at the library in Quartzsite. Jack was an avid reader. So I have known both him and Charlene for a long time. He will be missed.

Shirley Hooker

November 22, 2023

Jack will be dearly missed. I knew him and Charlene for many many years here in Quartzsite. My deepest condolences to his loving family. Fly High Jack!! Say hi to my mom n dad please.

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