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Birth:          11 Mar 1934 DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., S.D.
Death:          14 Aug 2015 Spokane, Wash.
Cause of Death: vascular dementia

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Conklin-Kelly Fam Tree on ancestry
1940 in Libby, Lincoln Co., Mont.
BROWN, James Irving "Jim" March 11, 1934 - August 14, 2015 (Age 81) Jim went to 
be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family 
after losing his battle with Vascular Dementia. Jim was known for his quiet, happy 
disposition, great sense of humor, big smile, and cheerful whistle. Jim loved the Lord 
more than anything. Anyone who met him could see Jesus shining through him. Jim's 
greatest joy this side of Heaven was spending time with his family, being a devoted 
and loving husband, father and Papa. Jim loved puttering around the house and 
garden, playing card games, camping, visiting the Oregon Coast, backroad excursions, 
and gospel music. Jim was a talented artist who blessed us with many beautiful 
paintings. He will be very missed by his family and friends, but our peace and comfort 
comes in knowing that he is in Heaven praising and worshipping Jesus and will never 
again experience pain. Jim was born to Lester and Mable Brown in Desmet, SD on 
March 11, 1934. His family later settled in Spokane. He graduated from John R. 
Rogers High School in 1952 and attended both Anderson and Whitworth Universities. 
Jim married his sweetheart, Gayle M. Logan, in 1958. They were happily married for 
over 57 years. Jim served in the Navy and was stationed in New York City shortly after 
their wedding. After moving back to Spokane, Jim worked for the Crescent Department 
Store as an artist and display manager and designed many beautiful window displays. 
Jim worked as a commercial artist and supervisor in the printing industry for many 
years until he retired in 1999. Jim was active in church as a youth and an adult. Jim 
was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Calvin and Merle Brown; and sister, 
Ruth Forsyth Didier. He is survived by his wife Gayle (Logan) Brown; children and 
spouses, Deborah and Joel Peabody of Northglenn, CO, Michael and Ellen Brown of 
Maple Valley, WA, Brenda and Ron Buckingham of Spokane, WA and Jason and 
Jenifer Brown of Spokane, WA; brothers, Keith and Jerry Brown; ten grandchildren, 
five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be 
held on Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 pm at Fellowship Church of God, 2102 E. Everett. 
Donations can be made in Jim's name to Shim Orphanage in Kenya c/o Fellowship 
Church or Hospice of Spokane. 
Spokesman-Review, The (Spokane, WA) - Wednesday, August 19, 2015 
pub rec on ancestry 12920 E Maxwell Ave, Spokane Valley, Wash.

Parents
BROWN Lester Irving (15 Sep 1896 - 11 Jan 1964)
COLEMAN Mabel Alta (14 May 1902 - 1 Jul 1986)

Siblings
BROWN Calvin Eugene (5 Mar 1927 - 15 Dec 2005)
BROWN Merle Leslie (17 Jul 1929 - 5 Jun 1999)
BROWN Ruth Eleanor (29 Jun 1931 - 4 May 2011)
BROWN James Irving ("Jim") (11 Mar 1934 - 14 Aug 2015)
BROWN Keith D. ()
BROWN Jerry ()

Marriage To LOGAN Gayle M. ()

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Children by LOGAN Gayle M.
BROWN Deborah G. ()
BROWN Michael J. ()
BROWN Brenda Kay ()
BROWN Jennifer ()

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