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
Mary Billings says:
July 7, 2016
I am thankful to have had the pleasure and privilege of having Ed and Betty Brown as caring friends of our family. Ed and Dad (Duncan MacLeod) had a lot in common growing up on farms, serving in WWII, their being “tinkerers”, and sharing flying adventures in their Piper J3 Cubs. Ed led my Dad to get involved in Lion’s Club which gave him a good outlet to serve his community.
It seemed strange to me when a man I knew on a first name basis became my school principal. But when learning the difference between “principle” and “principal”…I thought of how my school principal was a “pal” and it helps me to this day.
I remember “Mr. Brown” orchestrating our field trips to his property off Britton Road (later sold and aptly called “Brownsville”) having us hike there from Silver Beach and trying our hand at pioneering skills. I bet it was his idea to have a few of us to perform “Casey at the Bat” at the 1976 Bicentennial celebration at Civic Field.
When I think of Ed Brown, I think: Story-teller, Risk-taking adventurer, Optimist, Creative, Humor, Laughter, Faithful, Dependable, Friend.
David MacLeod says:
July 7, 2016
I remember Ed primarily as the best friend of my dad (Duncan MacLeod). I also had the privilege of student teaching at Silver Beach elementary school when Ed was principle there.
Ed was a good man, and a great friend to my dad. He touched many lives in many ways – as an effective and caring school principle, and through many years of service with the Lions Club as just two examples. His radio show with John Munroe will be remembered by many for all of the warm hearted and often humorous stories they shared with the Bellingham community.
Our family’s thoughts and prayers are with Betty and the Brown family at this time.
Rene Kavanagh says:
July 7, 2016
To my beautiful Aunt Betty & my wonderful cousins. I am so sorry for your loss. I totally empathize. I loved uncle Ed with all my heart & wished I could have seen him more often, all of you. I wish you much love peace & comfort @ this time. I wish I could be there with you. I love I all. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Much love Rene’
Rene Kavanagh says:
July 7, 2016
To my beautiful Aunt Betty & my wonderful cousins. I am so sorry for your loss. I totally empathize. I loved uncle Ed with all my heart & wished I could have seen him more often, all of you. I wish you much love peace & comfort @ this time. I wish I could be there with you. I love I all. You are all in my thoughts & prayers. Much love Rene’
Kim Gibbons says:
July 7, 2016
Dear Liesa, Marty, and the Brown family,
Having never met Ed Brown, I was glad to read his life story. What a rich and meaningful life he lived. I send my sincerest condolences.