“On Friday, June 11, 2004, after a 14 year battle with prostate cancer, Don Maynard Brown "went West" to join his family and many friends who preceded him. By now, he and other members of the "Over the Hill Gang" are probably having a cool one and talking about the time Karo pointed a bird with a retrieved bird in his mouth.
“Don was born in Coleman, Texas, August 25, 1932, to Horace Walter Brown and Lella Otis Griffin Brown. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1954 during the Korean War and was discharged as Radarman 1st Class. While in the Navy he traveled the world, went skiing in the Swiss Alps, and rode out Hurricane Carol during his last 4 days in the Navy before being discharged on September 2, 1954. He was a Life Member of the Brownwood VFW Post 3278.
“After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he enrolled in Texas Tech University on September 6, 1954, and worked his way through college eventually earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1958.
“On November 1, 1963, he married Christine Alford and moved to LaMarque, Texas, where he worked almost 20 years for the Texas Department of Health in the Oyster and Seafood Program ensuring the safety of fish, shellfish and oysters in Galveston Bay, surrounding saltwater areas, and fish processing houses.
“While living on the Gulf Coast, he was an avid sport fisherman and competed in numerous local fishing tournaments. He once caught a 615 pound Tiger Shark and nearly won first place in the tournament until a close friend came in at the last minute with a 775 pound Tiger Shark to win. As a member of the Southeast Texas Sport Fishing Association, Gulf Coast Conservation Association, and a former employee of the Texas Department of Health Shellfish Division, he was a tireless advocate for the preservation of the coastal waters and the sport-fishing industry.
“During his last few years in La Marque he was best known for his "Stirring the Pot" column in the La Marque Times. He had a knack for cutting to the chase and stirring things up. He wasn’t afraid to express his opinion and always stood by what he said. He meant what he said and he said what he meant.
“In 1992, he and his wife Chris moved from La Marque to a ranch near Grosvenor, Texas, returning to their roots in West Texas. He raised cattle, fished as often as he could, hunted anytime the season was open, and burned up the highways with Ed Graves in search of wherever the horses were running.
“Survivors include his wife, Christine; three daughters, Donna Daigle, Roxanne Woodman, and Pat Karacostas; one son, Mike Brown; five grandchildren, Christopher Daigle, Sarah Daigle, Steven Karacostas, Justin Brown, and Chase Karacostas; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Alford; one brother, Dan Brown; and two sisters, Doris Buhr and Dale Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one broth, Duane Allen Brown.
“At Don’s request, there will be no service held. In lieu of attending a funeral service, he instructs all who wish to drink a toast to all the good times and good memories. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the M.D. Anderson Prostate Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.”
(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, June 2004. Used with permission.)
Contributor: Ralph Terry (47372532) added 6 Aug 2020 dj
“Don was born in Coleman, Texas, August 25, 1932, to Horace Walter Brown and Lella Otis Griffin Brown. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1954 during the Korean War and was discharged as Radarman 1st Class. While in the Navy he traveled the world, went skiing in the Swiss Alps, and rode out Hurricane Carol during his last 4 days in the Navy before being discharged on September 2, 1954. He was a Life Member of the Brownwood VFW Post 3278.
“After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he enrolled in Texas Tech University on September 6, 1954, and worked his way through college eventually earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1958.
“On November 1, 1963, he married Christine Alford and moved to LaMarque, Texas, where he worked almost 20 years for the Texas Department of Health in the Oyster and Seafood Program ensuring the safety of fish, shellfish and oysters in Galveston Bay, surrounding saltwater areas, and fish processing houses.
“While living on the Gulf Coast, he was an avid sport fisherman and competed in numerous local fishing tournaments. He once caught a 615 pound Tiger Shark and nearly won first place in the tournament until a close friend came in at the last minute with a 775 pound Tiger Shark to win. As a member of the Southeast Texas Sport Fishing Association, Gulf Coast Conservation Association, and a former employee of the Texas Department of Health Shellfish Division, he was a tireless advocate for the preservation of the coastal waters and the sport-fishing industry.
“During his last few years in La Marque he was best known for his "Stirring the Pot" column in the La Marque Times. He had a knack for cutting to the chase and stirring things up. He wasn’t afraid to express his opinion and always stood by what he said. He meant what he said and he said what he meant.
“In 1992, he and his wife Chris moved from La Marque to a ranch near Grosvenor, Texas, returning to their roots in West Texas. He raised cattle, fished as often as he could, hunted anytime the season was open, and burned up the highways with Ed Graves in search of wherever the horses were running.
“Survivors include his wife, Christine; three daughters, Donna Daigle, Roxanne Woodman, and Pat Karacostas; one son, Mike Brown; five grandchildren, Christopher Daigle, Sarah Daigle, Steven Karacostas, Justin Brown, and Chase Karacostas; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Alford; one brother, Dan Brown; and two sisters, Doris Buhr and Dale Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one broth, Duane Allen Brown.
“At Don’s request, there will be no service held. In lieu of attending a funeral service, he instructs all who wish to drink a toast to all the good times and good memories. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the M.D. Anderson Prostate Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.”
(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, June 2004. Used with permission.)
Contributor: Ralph Terry (47372532) added 6 Aug 2020 dj
“On Friday, June 11, 2004, after a 14 year battle with prostate cancer, Don Maynard Brown "went West" to join his family and many friends who preceded him. By now, he and other members of the "Over the Hill Gang" are probably having a cool one and talking about the time Karo pointed a bird with a retrieved bird in his mouth.
“Don was born in Coleman, Texas, August 25, 1932, to Horace Walter Brown and Lella Otis Griffin Brown. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1954 during the Korean War and was discharged as Radarman 1st Class. While in the Navy he traveled the world, went skiing in the Swiss Alps, and rode out Hurricane Carol during his last 4 days in the Navy before being discharged on September 2, 1954. He was a Life Member of the Brownwood VFW Post 3278.
“After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he enrolled in Texas Tech University on September 6, 1954, and worked his way through college eventually earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1958.
“On November 1, 1963, he married Christine Alford and moved to LaMarque, Texas, where he worked almost 20 years for the Texas Department of Health in the Oyster and Seafood Program ensuring the safety of fish, shellfish and oysters in Galveston Bay, surrounding saltwater areas, and fish processing houses.
“While living on the Gulf Coast, he was an avid sport fisherman and competed in numerous local fishing tournaments. He once caught a 615 pound Tiger Shark and nearly won first place in the tournament until a close friend came in at the last minute with a 775 pound Tiger Shark to win. As a member of the Southeast Texas Sport Fishing Association, Gulf Coast Conservation Association, and a former employee of the Texas Department of Health Shellfish Division, he was a tireless advocate for the preservation of the coastal waters and the sport-fishing industry.
“During his last few years in La Marque he was best known for his "Stirring the Pot" column in the La Marque Times. He had a knack for cutting to the chase and stirring things up. He wasn’t afraid to express his opinion and always stood by what he said. He meant what he said and he said what he meant.
“In 1992, he and his wife Chris moved from La Marque to a ranch near Grosvenor, Texas, returning to their roots in West Texas. He raised cattle, fished as often as he could, hunted anytime the season was open, and burned up the highways with Ed Graves in search of wherever the horses were running.
“Survivors include his wife, Christine; three daughters, Donna Daigle, Roxanne Woodman, and Pat Karacostas; one son, Mike Brown; five grandchildren, Christopher Daigle, Sarah Daigle, Steven Karacostas, Justin Brown, and Chase Karacostas; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Alford; one brother, Dan Brown; and two sisters, Doris Buhr and Dale Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one broth, Duane Allen Brown.
“At Don’s request, there will be no service held. In lieu of attending a funeral service, he instructs all who wish to drink a toast to all the good times and good memories. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the M.D. Anderson Prostate Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.”
(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, June 2004. Used with permission.)
Contributor: Ralph Terry (47372532) added 6 Aug 2020 dj
“Don was born in Coleman, Texas, August 25, 1932, to Horace Walter Brown and Lella Otis Griffin Brown. He grew up in Coleman and graduated from Coleman High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 - 1954 during the Korean War and was discharged as Radarman 1st Class. While in the Navy he traveled the world, went skiing in the Swiss Alps, and rode out Hurricane Carol during his last 4 days in the Navy before being discharged on September 2, 1954. He was a Life Member of the Brownwood VFW Post 3278.
“After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he enrolled in Texas Tech University on September 6, 1954, and worked his way through college eventually earning his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1958.
“On November 1, 1963, he married Christine Alford and moved to LaMarque, Texas, where he worked almost 20 years for the Texas Department of Health in the Oyster and Seafood Program ensuring the safety of fish, shellfish and oysters in Galveston Bay, surrounding saltwater areas, and fish processing houses.
“While living on the Gulf Coast, he was an avid sport fisherman and competed in numerous local fishing tournaments. He once caught a 615 pound Tiger Shark and nearly won first place in the tournament until a close friend came in at the last minute with a 775 pound Tiger Shark to win. As a member of the Southeast Texas Sport Fishing Association, Gulf Coast Conservation Association, and a former employee of the Texas Department of Health Shellfish Division, he was a tireless advocate for the preservation of the coastal waters and the sport-fishing industry.
“During his last few years in La Marque he was best known for his "Stirring the Pot" column in the La Marque Times. He had a knack for cutting to the chase and stirring things up. He wasn’t afraid to express his opinion and always stood by what he said. He meant what he said and he said what he meant.
“In 1992, he and his wife Chris moved from La Marque to a ranch near Grosvenor, Texas, returning to their roots in West Texas. He raised cattle, fished as often as he could, hunted anytime the season was open, and burned up the highways with Ed Graves in search of wherever the horses were running.
“Survivors include his wife, Christine; three daughters, Donna Daigle, Roxanne Woodman, and Pat Karacostas; one son, Mike Brown; five grandchildren, Christopher Daigle, Sarah Daigle, Steven Karacostas, Justin Brown, and Chase Karacostas; his mother-in-law, Mary Jo Alford; one brother, Dan Brown; and two sisters, Doris Buhr and Dale Morgan. He was preceded in death by his parents and one broth, Duane Allen Brown.
“At Don’s request, there will be no service held. In lieu of attending a funeral service, he instructs all who wish to drink a toast to all the good times and good memories. Should friends desire, memorials may be sent to the M.D. Anderson Prostate Cancer Research Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, Texas 77030.”
(Coleman Chronicle and Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas, June 2004. Used with permission.)
Contributor: Ralph Terry (47372532) added 6 Aug 2020 dj
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