Donald Eldon Brown |
| Posted 2016-11-16 by mhenderson |
| Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ >>> Published on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 <<< Donald Eldon Brown, affectionately known as “Charlie,” passed away suddenly at his home in Lake Havasu City on April 6, 2016. He rejoins his wife Pat, whom he missed dearly. Born in Flint, Michigan Oct. 31, 1932 to Walter and Ella Brown, he graduated from Hudson High School and served in the U.S. Army in Korea. He married Patricia Vredevoogd Jan. 28, 1956. Together, they raised two daughters, raced sports cars, and realized their dream of owning a farm, on which they raised Arabian show horses. Charlie worked as a millwright for General Motors in Flint. Upon retiring, Charlie and Pat realized another dream when they made their home in Lake Havasu City. Charlie enjoyed golfing and socializing with his Havasu “family”; dining at the Elks, Eagles, and VFW, where he held memberships. Watching Havasu sunsets from the patio was another favorite. He was loved by family and friends, who miss his jokes, his smile and the twinkle in his eye. Charlie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Pat Brown, parents Walter and Ella Brown and sister Lula Brown. He is survived by daughters Kimberly Gauthier of Fenton, Mich. and Lynn Brown of Costa Mesa, Calif., granddaughter Jessica Gauthier of Fenton, Mich., sisters Ruth (Harold) Klaty of Carsonville, Mich. and Mabel (Lyle) Newberry of Davison, Mich., and brothers Edwin (Mary) Brown of Tucson and Robert (Norma) Brown of Gwinn, Mich. A memorial service is set for 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home Chapel. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the Brown family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Western Arizona Humane Society in Lake Havasu City. |
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