Obituary: Brown, John H.

Age 73

Sun., Nov. 15, 2015

BROWN, John H. (Age 73) John H. Brown of Spokane, WA passed away November 5, 2015 at his home.

He was born September 19, 1942 in Atmore, Alabama to Francis and Pearlie Mae (Bailey) Brown.

At the age of 22, he joined the US Air Force.

During his travels, he met his wife Verna (Heiydt) and they were married on May 15, 1970 and started their family.

John is survived by his wife of 45 years, Verna; two sons, Kenneth Brown (Epiphany) of Hillsboro, OR, and Steven Brown (Tricia) of Spokane, WA; and two grandchildren, Connor and Madelyn.

A celebration of life service will be held November 20, 2015 at 11:00am at the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene, 15515 E. 20th Ave., Spokane Valley 99037.

His final resting place will be the Washington State Veterans Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Horizon Hospice or to the Spokane Valley Church of the Nazarene.

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