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1927
DIED
2012
Forrest Brown Obituary
He was born Jan. 31, 1927, in Cleveland.
Mr. Brown had retired from the Cleveland Fire Department as a lieutenant after 25 years of service. He was co-owner of Euclid Disposal and a U.S. Marine Corps. veteran.
Mr. Brown enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ann (Gartland); daughters, Karen (Stephen) Wahl of Chardon and Barbara Brown of Willoughby; sons, Stephen (Renee) Brown of Willowick and Dr. Scott (Kelly) Brown of Millersburg; 10 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; nephew; Tim (Holly) Love of Richmond, Ind.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Arhar.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012, at the funeral home. Inurnment will be in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township.
Online obituary www.brunners.com.
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Gail & Steve DeSantis
February 2, 2012
Steve, Renee & family so sorry for your loss.
January 31, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Carol Hardin (Bungo)
January 31, 2012
Mr. Brown was one of the neatest husband/Dad that I have ever known! I always enjoyed coming over to your house and hearing his stories from the firehouse.
Cherish your memories of this wonderful man. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
January 31, 2012
dear karen, I know these last few months have been difficult, but you and your entire family have wonderful memories of your dear father. May you all be comforted by the long and happy life you shared with your father. Neetee Taub, cleveland, ohio
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Mira Weiss
January 31, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Karen & your entire family. Although I didn't know your father, he must have been a wonderful person and that can be seen in his daughter. May he rest in peace and the entire family be comforted.
M. A.
January 30, 2012
"70 years is our life span. 80 years with special mightiness. (Psalm 90:10) Forrest had 84 years of special mightiness. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of the times you spent together as you celebrate a life well-lived."
The Blanchard Family
January 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the entire family. God Bless.
Lynne Lucic
January 30, 2012
My deepest sympathy for the entire family. Woody was a great man, role model, and friend. I consider myself and my family lucky to have had him in our lives.
We will miss his pizzas, his stories, and his friendship. May he rest in peace.
Sue and Jim
January 30, 2012
The world has lost a wonderful man, and we will miss our special neighbor.
Angela Cudo
January 29, 2012
May you rest in peace
January 29, 2012
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Truly, he was one of the most generous and thoughful men I've ever known.
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