We Remember
BROWN, Mitchell
February 11, 1929 — October 25, 2015
With sadness we announce the passing of Mitchell Brown to his eternal home on October 25, 2015. Mitch was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on February 11, 1929. He moved to the Creston Valley as a child. Later he attended Normal School in Victoria and began his teaching career in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island. There he met his future wife, Frances Huxley. He and Frances married in 1951 and moved to Vernon. Mitch’s first position was at Bearisto Elementary, his last at Hillview Elementary. He attained his Bachelor of Education degree from UBC Vancouver after many summer school sessions. In 1985 after 35 years of teaching, Mitch retired to his Estate in the Coldstream, where he pursued his farming interests. He loved the outdoor life and enjoyed the company of friends and neighbours. He is predeceased by his son Colin in November 2013. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Frances; daughters Peg (Tony) Wolf of Kelowna and Wenonah (Alan) March of Langley; and two granddaughters. A private family service to be held at Coldstream Cemetery on November 2, 2015, with reception for friends to follow at the Vernon Lodge, 3914 32nd Street, Vernon BC from 2 – 4pm. The family wishes to thank the many family friends for their kindnesses over the years. We also thank the medical staff of Vernon Jubilee Hospital (2 East), and Dr. S. Friesen for their kindness and support. No flowers by request, please. For those wishing to send a condolence, photos or share memories, may do so by scrolling down this page to the area called “Share Your Condolences”.
Service
Reception Monday, November 2, 2015 from 2-4pm
Location
The Vernon Lodge
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The service for BROWN, Mitchell is scheduled for Reception Monday, November 2, 2015 from 2-4pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.
Address & Contact for Service Location:
The Vernon Lodge
3914 32nd Street Vernon, BC
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Condolences
My sincere condolences go out to both of your families Peggy and Wenonah
I met your loving dad about 15 years ago when I went up to the farm to buy Apple juice. Both your parents were so warm and inviting and we hit it off right away and I knew we’d always be friends. On many occasions I would bring my husband Ray and our then teenaged daughters for short visits , or just pop in and bring them a cold drink on a hot summers day. Your dad required help for a couple seasons to pick raspberries , so we helped him out. It was our sincere pleasure ! He genuinely cared for our family and I know he prayed for us as we prayed for him. Almost every year without fail , he would call with the offer to give us fruit. He was an extremely kind and generous man.
My husband Ray and I invited him for dinner a couple weeks before Christmas last winter , so we picked him up and brought him over. It was an amazing evening of listening to stories over the dinner table and around the Christmas tree . It was a gift to us to have him in our home and give him a good well rounded dinner with leftovers to take home for the next day or two. He enjoyed all the Christmas lights on the drive back home. We will never forget that evening We were so grateful that on October 18 th of this year we were able to facilitate him having a visit with your mom at Heron Grove. Together with our friends we went and it was so lovely to see them reunited for just the hour or so. Little did we know this would be the last time he would see her. It was beautiful.
My heart feels heavy because of our loss of your dad …i am so happy To have called him my friend. He will be forever missed and cherished in our hearts.
Sincerely, Darlene and Ray Waddell
Francis, Peggy and Wenonah
I would like to extend by condolences on the passing of your husband and father. You can be assured he is with our Lord! Mitchell was part of my life from a very early age of being my teacher in grade 4 to giving the toast at our wedding. Both your parents were gracious and generous, I can recall many things that they did for my parents. There is really no sadness, I know you will miss him but you have many cherished memories that will be with you always.
God’s Blessing to you all, Susan (Holmwood) and Ingo Schulz
I am so sorry Fran & family. I will always have fond memories of Mitch at the Vernon Alliance Church, where I grew up, and from our family always buying eggs from you 🙂 My love to, and prayers for, you and yours.
Fran, Peggy & Wenonah (& family)
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this sad time. We go back a very long way with your family –as in 51 years! — so there’s lots of memories.
Jake & Edna Derksen
Fran, Peggy, Wenonah & family – So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Peace of God that passes understanding be yours in abundance. Rick Garrison
To Fran and family- I was sad to read of the passing of Mitch. Bill and I first met you folks the fall of 1988, when we had just moved to Vernon from Saskatchewan. We bought apples and corn to take back to Calgary to our family. We always enjoyed going out to the farm, visiting with both you and Mitch, plus picking raspberries. We moved to Okotoks, Alberta, in 2013 after Bill suffered many falls and we had to be nearer to family. My prayers go out to you and your family, may God bless you and care for you.
Dorothy Yemen
Wenonah I am so very sorry for your loss.