Obituary of Donald Brown

BROWN - It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Donald Brown announces his passing on June 24, 2006 at the Yorkton & District Nursing Home. He was 80 years of age. Donald was born on January 9, 1926 on a farm (30 - 44- 19W2nd) near Melfort, SK to parents Gus and Greta Brown. Don was raised on this farm and he attended Melinda School. He remained on this farm until 1956 when he was married to Alma Parker of Naicam. After their marriage Alma and Don lived in Melfort until 1979. In addition to his love of farming, Don worked on the railroad for four years, Canadian Propane for 2 years and drove the Melinda School bus for fifteen years. In 1979 Don and Alma moved to Tantallon, SK for five years where he worked for D.H. Miller and Son. After Alma retired from teaching they moved to Yorkton. For several years Don worked for farmers helping with seeding and harvesting. Don had many interests. As a young man he played softball with the Clemens Clippers. He was always interested in hockey and loved it. For many years he used his school bus to drive players and fans of the Melfort Athletics Hockey Team to games. After moving to Yorkton he loved going to Terriers games. Don put many miles on his vehicles driving Jerry and his fellow team members when he played hockey. First of all, Don loved farming. He took great pride in a good job of sowing, summer fallowing and combining. In his younger years he loved to go deer hunting and fishing. Don loved to be with people no matter where he was he could find someone to talk to. For many years he was a regular at A&W for morning coffee. Don will be sadly missed by Alma, his devoted wife of almost fifty years, his sons Leslie (Cammy) of Calgary, Jerry (Madonna) and grandson Cameron of Grande Prairie. He is survived by a sister, Vera (Ken) Bowren of Melfort, a brother Ken (Leona) of Spruce Grove, AB and many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Don was predeceased by his parents, Gus and Greta Brown, two sister 's Mildred Martin, Irene Ambler and by his much loved little pooch Suzie. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 27th at Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Faye L. Greer of Westview United Church officiating. "Just As I Am" and "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" were the taped hymns that were played. Leslie Brown paid tribute to his father by eulogy and video presentation. The interment followed in the Garden of Devotion at Yorkton Memorial Gardens with Hector Nelson, Gary Fehr, Bruce Monette, John Monka, John Holitzki and Bill Popik serving as the casket bearers. Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Tuesday, June 27th, 2006 2:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens