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Donald Brown obituary, 1939-2013, Indio, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

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Donald Brown Obituary

Donald Clair Brown, 73, of Indio, Calif., passed away August 6, 2013 in Rancho Mirage, Calif. of natural causes. He was born November 20, 1939, to Clair and Mary Louise Brown in Clymer, Pa. He married Janet Burns on June 10, 1961 in Winchester, W.Va. He was a truck driver for United Parcel Service for 41 years. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960. He is survived by his wife, Janet B. Brown of Indio; daughters, Vicki (Don) Inderwiesche of Palm Desert, Calif. and Stacey (Brian) Gamble of Eugene, Ore.; son, David Scott Brown of Indio; sister, Dolores Wilhelm of Clymer.; four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Mary Louise Brown. A service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 11 am at Forest Lawn Indio. He will be missed dearly by all. Forest Lawn Indio is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Desert Sun from Aug. 9 to Aug. 11, 2013.

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Adrian Tamez

September 10, 2013

Our Condolences To The Brown Family. - Adrian Tamez & Family

Melissa Kleijne

August 13, 2013

To the family of Mr. Brown, He was a good man, always had a smile on his face. Please know he is not suffering, only entering another stage of life. God be with you at this difficult time..

Janet Muller

August 11, 2013

To the family of Don Brown, I am sorry for your loss but know that he is in a better place with no pain and discomfort.
There are many people who care about you all and hope you know we are there for you.

August 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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