Dwight "Brownie" Brown Jr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, in Traverse City on Sunday, May, 17.
He was surrounded by his wife, Faye; his two sons, Paul and Durk; family members, Scott and Wendy Diepenhorst; his great niece, Kylie Osipsov; and his hospice nurse, Connie.
Dwight was a proud teacher of vocational education for 28 years with the Traverse City Area Public Schools. He was loved and respected by his students and coworkers, many of whom he remained in close contact with over the years.
After retirement, Dwight loved to invest his time and talents coordinating yearly mission trips to Neon, Kentucky, where he helped people in need through his partnership with H.O.M.E.S Inc. He deeply loved and cared for that ministry. During those 25 years, he took great pride in hand making over 38,000 wooden cross necklaces to give as gifts to the workers who would come from all over to volunteer at H.O.M.E.S Inc. throughout the years. Each cross came with a little card that read, "An outward sign of an inward commitment". His crosses were a perfect way for him to express his faith and love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dwight spent his days building life long, meaningful relationships and serving others. Serving was his spiritual gift and it came so natural to him.
He also enjoyed the simple things of life such as lending a daily hand with Farmers White's family farm in Elk Rapids, sitting for an afternoon chat with old friends, doing projects around the house and catching up with his sons and grandchildren, whom he adored.
The biggest joy of his life, however, was his wife and soul-mate, Faye. They loved filling their days laughing, writing secret love notes back and forth to each other and slow dancing to their favorite crooner Rod Stewart as he sang "The Very Thought of You" . Through all of the challenges of life their love endured and flourished for over 60 years. They treasured each other and she was his heart.
Dwight was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dwight Sr. and Elda Brown; his sister, Carollee Joan Pickard; and his loving daughter, Kelli Brown.
The Brown family would like to give thanks for all of the love and support we have received from family, friends and the Traverse City community. We were continually reminded that he will be greatly missed.
We also greatly appreciate the amazing doctors and nurses of Munson Medical Center and Munson Hospice for their tremendous comforting care of Dwight as he came home. Finally we give thanks to his great niece, Kylie Osipsov, our angel and 24 hour nurse and caregiver. What a blessing your presence was to Uncle Dwight.
A small service with be held at a future date at Circle Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a small donation in Dwight's name to H.O.M.E. S Inc., of Neon, Kentucky.
He was surrounded by his wife, Faye; his two sons, Paul and Durk; family members, Scott and Wendy Diepenhorst; his great niece, Kylie Osipsov; and his hospice nurse, Connie.
Dwight was a proud teacher of vocational education for 28 years with the Traverse City Area Public Schools. He was loved and respected by his students and coworkers, many of whom he remained in close contact with over the years.
After retirement, Dwight loved to invest his time and talents coordinating yearly mission trips to Neon, Kentucky, where he helped people in need through his partnership with H.O.M.E.S Inc. He deeply loved and cared for that ministry. During those 25 years, he took great pride in hand making over 38,000 wooden cross necklaces to give as gifts to the workers who would come from all over to volunteer at H.O.M.E.S Inc. throughout the years. Each cross came with a little card that read, "An outward sign of an inward commitment". His crosses were a perfect way for him to express his faith and love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dwight spent his days building life long, meaningful relationships and serving others. Serving was his spiritual gift and it came so natural to him.
He also enjoyed the simple things of life such as lending a daily hand with Farmers White's family farm in Elk Rapids, sitting for an afternoon chat with old friends, doing projects around the house and catching up with his sons and grandchildren, whom he adored.
The biggest joy of his life, however, was his wife and soul-mate, Faye. They loved filling their days laughing, writing secret love notes back and forth to each other and slow dancing to their favorite crooner Rod Stewart as he sang "The Very Thought of You" . Through all of the challenges of life their love endured and flourished for over 60 years. They treasured each other and she was his heart.
Dwight was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dwight Sr. and Elda Brown; his sister, Carollee Joan Pickard; and his loving daughter, Kelli Brown.
The Brown family would like to give thanks for all of the love and support we have received from family, friends and the Traverse City community. We were continually reminded that he will be greatly missed.
We also greatly appreciate the amazing doctors and nurses of Munson Medical Center and Munson Hospice for their tremendous comforting care of Dwight as he came home. Finally we give thanks to his great niece, Kylie Osipsov, our angel and 24 hour nurse and caregiver. What a blessing your presence was to Uncle Dwight.
A small service with be held at a future date at Circle Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a small donation in Dwight's name to H.O.M.E. S Inc., of Neon, Kentucky.
Dwight "Brownie" Brown Jr., 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home, in Traverse City on Sunday, May, 17.
He was surrounded by his wife, Faye; his two sons, Paul and Durk; family members, Scott and Wendy Diepenhorst; his great niece, Kylie Osipsov; and his hospice nurse, Connie.
Dwight was a proud teacher of vocational education for 28 years with the Traverse City Area Public Schools. He was loved and respected by his students and coworkers, many of whom he remained in close contact with over the years.
After retirement, Dwight loved to invest his time and talents coordinating yearly mission trips to Neon, Kentucky, where he helped people in need through his partnership with H.O.M.E.S Inc. He deeply loved and cared for that ministry. During those 25 years, he took great pride in hand making over 38,000 wooden cross necklaces to give as gifts to the workers who would come from all over to volunteer at H.O.M.E.S Inc. throughout the years. Each cross came with a little card that read, "An outward sign of an inward commitment". His crosses were a perfect way for him to express his faith and love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dwight spent his days building life long, meaningful relationships and serving others. Serving was his spiritual gift and it came so natural to him.
He also enjoyed the simple things of life such as lending a daily hand with Farmers White's family farm in Elk Rapids, sitting for an afternoon chat with old friends, doing projects around the house and catching up with his sons and grandchildren, whom he adored.
The biggest joy of his life, however, was his wife and soul-mate, Faye. They loved filling their days laughing, writing secret love notes back and forth to each other and slow dancing to their favorite crooner Rod Stewart as he sang "The Very Thought of You" . Through all of the challenges of life their love endured and flourished for over 60 years. They treasured each other and she was his heart.
Dwight was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dwight Sr. and Elda Brown; his sister, Carollee Joan Pickard; and his loving daughter, Kelli Brown.
The Brown family would like to give thanks for all of the love and support we have received from family, friends and the Traverse City community. We were continually reminded that he will be greatly missed.
We also greatly appreciate the amazing doctors and nurses of Munson Medical Center and Munson Hospice for their tremendous comforting care of Dwight as he came home. Finally we give thanks to his great niece, Kylie Osipsov, our angel and 24 hour nurse and caregiver. What a blessing your presence was to Uncle Dwight.
A small service with be held at a future date at Circle Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a small donation in Dwight's name to H.O.M.E. S Inc., of Neon, Kentucky.
He was surrounded by his wife, Faye; his two sons, Paul and Durk; family members, Scott and Wendy Diepenhorst; his great niece, Kylie Osipsov; and his hospice nurse, Connie.
Dwight was a proud teacher of vocational education for 28 years with the Traverse City Area Public Schools. He was loved and respected by his students and coworkers, many of whom he remained in close contact with over the years.
After retirement, Dwight loved to invest his time and talents coordinating yearly mission trips to Neon, Kentucky, where he helped people in need through his partnership with H.O.M.E.S Inc. He deeply loved and cared for that ministry. During those 25 years, he took great pride in hand making over 38,000 wooden cross necklaces to give as gifts to the workers who would come from all over to volunteer at H.O.M.E.S Inc. throughout the years. Each cross came with a little card that read, "An outward sign of an inward commitment". His crosses were a perfect way for him to express his faith and love for his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dwight spent his days building life long, meaningful relationships and serving others. Serving was his spiritual gift and it came so natural to him.
He also enjoyed the simple things of life such as lending a daily hand with Farmers White's family farm in Elk Rapids, sitting for an afternoon chat with old friends, doing projects around the house and catching up with his sons and grandchildren, whom he adored.
The biggest joy of his life, however, was his wife and soul-mate, Faye. They loved filling their days laughing, writing secret love notes back and forth to each other and slow dancing to their favorite crooner Rod Stewart as he sang "The Very Thought of You" . Through all of the challenges of life their love endured and flourished for over 60 years. They treasured each other and she was his heart.
Dwight was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dwight Sr. and Elda Brown; his sister, Carollee Joan Pickard; and his loving daughter, Kelli Brown.
The Brown family would like to give thanks for all of the love and support we have received from family, friends and the Traverse City community. We were continually reminded that he will be greatly missed.
We also greatly appreciate the amazing doctors and nurses of Munson Medical Center and Munson Hospice for their tremendous comforting care of Dwight as he came home. Finally we give thanks to his great niece, Kylie Osipsov, our angel and 24 hour nurse and caregiver. What a blessing your presence was to Uncle Dwight.
A small service with be held at a future date at Circle Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider making a small donation in Dwight's name to H.O.M.E. S Inc., of Neon, Kentucky.
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