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Joe Brown Obituary
JOE D. BROWN
April 25, 1937 ˜ July 8, 2021
Joe D. Brown, 84, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Kaiser Sunnyside hospital in Clackamas, OR. A celebration will take place at the end of the month for family that was closest to Joe, and then his five kids have decided to spend time together in Ilwaco, WA, to celebrate his life.
Mr. Brown was born April 25, 1937, in Silver City, NM, son of the late Joseph Brown and Kathryn Kowalacki. He attended high school in Silver City and was an all-state football player. He lived in Silver City he married and had the opportunity to move to Vancouver, Washington for a job transfer working 30 plus years until he retired from the Veteran’s Administration hospital as a plumber/maintenance worker. He spent his retirement years enjoying family and friends. He will be remembered as a very giving and loyal person to those that were closest to him and also, those that he befriended.
Joe is survived by a sister, Judy Rogers from Silver City; sons, Chris and Joe; daughters, Bridget, Missy, and Theresa; as well as seven grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
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John G. Luna
July 31, 2021
I'm sad to learn of Joe Brown´s passing. My name is John (Johnny) Luna and I live in Silver City. Joe and I were best friends when we were in elementary school in Central in the late forties [4th, 5th and 6th grades]. Joe lived with his grandmother and we lived nearby. He'd have supper with us frequently. In 1948 I lost my father in a mine accident in Vanadium. We moved to our home in Hillsboro and I continued school in Hot Springs (T or C). In 1955 the Hot Spring Tigers came to James Stadium to play the Western High Colts, I reconnected with Joe "literally" and I also met up with some of my other boyhood friends, Gene Gomez, Bobby Hatler, Paul Rodriguez, and I think one of the Brancheau brothers and others. They had a very strong team and they murdered us. I chose to not remember the final score. A lot of those guys are gone also. We went through a lot in our lifetime: several wars, a presidential assassination, man landing on the moon, making due without a lot of niceties. Good traveling buddies, those of us that remain are not far behind. See you again soon Joe.
Jean (Kelly) Condon
July 18, 2021
Bridget and the Brown kids...
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful dad. I have so many wonderful memories of our childhood at your dad´s house! You introduced me to Mexican food, big family dinners and deep sea fishing. I always envied you for having each other. I know how very loved your dad was by all of you. I´m sure he will be greatly missed. Love to all...Jean
Misty Valenzuela
July 18, 2021
Papa, you were so much more to me than a grandpa. You have been there with me and for me, my whole life, no matter what. You are one of the most loving, selfless, humble people I know. Thank you for always being there for me and always loving me no matter what I was going through in life. I´m a better person because of you and I miss you and love you so much <3
GENE MUNSON
July 18, 2021
JOE WAS A GOOD MAN ! ! !
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