Edward J. Brown
January 06, 1925 - July 07, 2016
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Edward J. Brown
January 06, 1925 - July 07, 2016
Obituary
Edward J. Brown, age 91, of Bellingham, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2016. Edward was born on January 6, 1925 in Bellingham, WA to Ernest and A. Hope Brown. He served in the Army in the 95th Infantry Division where he was an Infantry Rifle Scout under General Patton.
Ed graduated from Western Washington State College and began his career as a teacher and later becoming a principal. He was employed for 31 years with the Bellingham School District.
Ed was an avid pilot proudly owning a J3 Piper Cub. Ed also loved to tinker. He was a Scoutmaster of Troop 21 with the Boy Scouts of American for 11 years. He belonged to the Bellingham Central Lions Club for over 30 years. He was the past MD 19H District Governor. He and John Munroe had a radio show that aired on KGMI for many years.
He is survived by his wife of 69½ years Betty Jean Brown; sons James (Margaret) Brown and Steve (Rebecca) Brown; daughter Liesa (Marty) Krause; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Ed was preceded in death by his parents and brother Elbert A. Brown.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 16, at 11:00 AM at Moles Farewell Tributes – Bayview Chapel, 2465 Lakeway Dr., Bellingham.
Memorials may be made to Whatcom Hospice, a Lion’s Club Charity of your choice or The Peace Health Cancer Center.
You may share your memories of Ed in the online guest book at wordpress-271002-1416095.cloudwaysapps.com
Memorial Service
- Date & Time: July 16, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes- Bellingham
- Location: 2465 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -73-3-0510
22 responses to Edward J. Brown
Linnet Murray says:
July 7, 2016
Ed was the half-time principal three of the last four years at Franklin. I was the other half: I taught in the morning and Ed took over the class for the afternoon. He was great to work with and work for. Franklin had a real stage and at Christmas time, Ed would work with our kids to put on extravagant plays. The kids did the sets, wrote the script and performed. He could always find the best in every kid! He made Franklin a great place to be, for the teachers and the students.
Linnet Murray says:
July 7, 2016
Ed was the half-time principal three of the last four years at Franklin. I was the other half: I taught in the morning and Ed took over the class for the afternoon. He was great to work with and work for. Franklin had a real stage and at Christmas time, Ed would work with our kids to put on extravagant plays. The kids did the sets, wrote the script and performed. He could always find the best in every kid! He made Franklin a great place to be, for the teachers and the students.
Shirley Vander Ploeg says:
July 7, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Ed Brown….we always enjoyed our visits with him at the Faupel Family gatherings…an amazing man…May he rest in peace….
Dave Brummel says:
July 7, 2016
Ed was my fifth grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School, and many years later, my principal at Franklin Elementary School. I was fortunate to have Ed’s guidance and friendship for many years, and I know he had a major role in my growth as a person and a teacher. Although Ed took me flying in his J3 Piper Cub many times, he always displayed his wisdom in not allowing me at the controls. He will always have a special place in my heart.
Dave Brummel says:
July 7, 2016
Ed was my fifth grade teacher at Columbia Elementary School, and many years later, my principal at Franklin Elementary School. I was fortunate to have Ed’s guidance and friendship for many years, and I know he had a major role in my growth as a person and a teacher. Although Ed took me flying in his J3 Piper Cub many times, he always displayed his wisdom in not allowing me at the controls. He will always have a special place in my heart.