BROWN, Grant Dukelow

Arizona Ruffner Wakelin Funeral Home, Prescott, Arizona Grant Dukelow Brown February 28, 1924 ~ March 7, 2014 Grant D. Brown, a resident of Prescott since 1990, was born February 28, 1924 in Glendora, California, died 7 March 2014. He was born in Mrs. Bunn's Maternity Home to Frank H. and Leose (LeTendre) Brown. He served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Second World War, finishing the war in the Philippines. He made use of the GI Bill, graduating with a BS and MS in Botany from Pomona College. Brown was employed by the Los Angeles County Fire Department and retired as Assistant Head Deputy Forester. Brown was active in support of his three sons, coaching Little League Baseball teams, sharing his love of the outdoors, and serving as a BSA Scout Master. His passions included backpacking, fly fishing, southern California history, genealogy research, and archaeology. Brown remained active through 2013, including hiking and botanizing in Utah, finding yet one more Atriplex of interest. He is survived by his sons Dave (Barbara) of Prescott, Greg (Roxanne) of Sebastopol, and Kevin (Kathy) of Flagstaff. He is also survived by grandchildren Jarett of Canon City, Alisha of Incline Village, and Tristan of Sacramento, and Jon of Phoenix, as well as one great-grandchild Payton. One grandchild, Grant David preceded him in death. He is also survived by his brother Elwin of South Pasadena and his sister Leose Schuyler of San Carlos. His beloved wife and life mate of 46 years Marjorie Mudge Brown preceded him in death in 1994. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Save-The-Redwoods League, 114 Sansome St., San Francisco, CA 94104. Forest Lawn Glendale CA Cemetery 1712 S Glendale Ave, Glendale CA 91205.