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Lester H. Brown
1918 - 2015
Lester H. Brown
1918 - 2015
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Brown, Les, was born in Wichita, Jan. 13, 1918. Les passed away on Dec. 20, 2015. He graduated from WSU and taught school for two years. After 3 ½ years in the service during World War II, he choose insurance. He owned Insurance Professionals, Inc., which he sold in 1991. He was past president of the Ks. Association of Mutual Insurance Agents, Fire and Casualty Agents of Wichita, East Lions Club, a member of North Star Lodge, Wichita Consistory, Midian Shrine, High 12 and Ambassadors. He was a 33rd degree Mason and Past Potentate of Midian, serving as President of the Past Potentates for 12 years. He often said his most treasured position was Chairman of the Crippled Children's committee, a job he held for more than 39 years. Les loved music, cards and golf, he was a member of Crestview Country Club for 46 years. Survived by sons Lary (Carol), Tery (Suzanne) of Dallas, TX, Ron (Joanne) of Wichita, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorial to Midian Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202. Funeral service will be held at Lakeview Chapel on Monday, Dec. 28, 2015, at 2pm, with entombment following.
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Julie Steele
February 11, 2016
My sister and I just learned of his passing. Our condolences. We have so many memories throughout our life of your father. Such a wonderful man and great friend to my father.
Charlene Denton
December 28, 2015
Ron and Joann we are so sorry about the passing of your Dad and father-in-law. It's been a rough year for you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Daphyn (Dee) Darlington
December 26, 2015
R.I.P. my friend - Dee
Daphyn "Dee" Darlington
December 26, 2015
I worked with Les and Joan Brown for a number of years in the insurance business. He was a good friend and a good man, who was well liked by everyone. My condolences to his family. Dee (Elbrader) Darlington
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December 26, 2015
Throughout my 70 + years I have known only 6 real gentlemen. Les was at the head of that list. He was a real gentlemen's gentleman. A finer man I have never known. Always positive' always a friendly smile, and never, ever an unkind word about anything and even more never an unkind word about anyone. His passing is a loss to our society in general, a loss to our community, and a real loss to his friends. Dean Osborn
Harry Simpson
December 25, 2015
Rest Lester, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
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