Daryl Bruce Brown

1938 - 2025

From the Sacramento River through the fields of the Sacramento Valley to the top of Snow Mountain, Daryl Brown lived and breathed Colusa County. Daryl Bruce Brown passed away on Saturday, October 4th. Born in the old Colusa Memorial Hospital he was the son of Alfred 'Ted' and Helen Freed Brown. Daryl's early years included learning how to roof buildings with his dad Ted, how to fly fish with Max Yerxa and his brother Blair, exploring the forests around Butte Meadows as a Boy Scout in Troop 32 where he later served as assistant to Max Yerxa, and pulling all manner of shenanigans with his friends Bob Lee, Rich Garcia, Gordon Yee, Jim White, Enid Diggs and others. He was a proud member of the class of '56 Colusa High School. After serving in the Marines on Okinawa and Taiwan, Daryl returned to Colusa and went to work for the USDA Soil Conservation Service where he met the love of his life, Carole Bell. Their son Brian was born when Daryl was working as an engineer fire fighter for the City of Colusa, and their daughter Kristin was born two years later. Daryl then went to work for the Colusa County Agricultural Commissioner's office, where he eventually became the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner. He served the Colusa community as a volunteer Colusa Fire Fighter Captain, the fire house Santa Claus after Christmas matinees at the Colusa Theater, worked on many Friendship Assembly Rainbow Girls floats for the Colusa Parade and was the 'Bee Man' who introduced Colusa students to the wonders of these insects as pollinators and led a 4-H course helping Colusa youth learn how to build and maintain bee hives. Daryl assisted with his son Brian's Little League team, helped chair an elementary school math program and helped raise funds for Colusa students to attend the Woodleaf outdoor school. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, the Colusa Masonic Lodge, was a founding member of the Colusa Masonic Hi-Twelve Club. He was also a member in good standing of the Agtires Lunch Bunch, and the Colusa High School alumni lunch bunch. Daryl was still serving on the Colusa County Mosquito Abatement Board at the time of his passing. He also excelled as an amateur woodworker and enjoyed making simple furniture, macrame hangers and whittling amazing figurines with his pocket knife. Daryl also took time to enjoy life with his family, camping and fishing with his son and brother Blair in the Sierras and enjoying many weekends with family and friends at their trailer at Caspar Beach Park half way between Fort Bragg and Mendocino. After they both retired, Daryl and Carole enjoyed multiple trips to Italy, Scotland, Germany and a tour of central Europe. Many times family would join them on their adventures. Daryl is survived by his wife Carole, son Brian Brown (daughter-in-law Erica), daughter Kristin Tupen (son-in-law Doug) brothers Ted (Alicia), Mike and Chris; his granddaughter Meghan Miner (husband Billy) and great-daughter Madison. Brother-in-law Doug Bell (Patty) He is also survived by his sister-inlaw Roxana and numerous nieces and nephews, including Cynthia and Ray Scott who have provided so much support - and lots of laughter - for Daryl and Carole in later life. Daryl's beloved Jack Russell Terriers and his cat Olly. The family would like to thank all of those who gave such support and kindness to us through Daryl's long health battle-you know who you are. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in the spring. Donation suggestions: Colusa City Firefighter's Association, Colusa Veteran's, Colusa Trinity Methodist Church, Shriners Children's Hospital of Sacramento or a charity of your choice.