Parents: Thomas and Melissa E. Coombs
In her wedding book, she spells her name Nellie A. Coombs.
Married Harry A. Brown October 04, 1897 in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, joined by 4 children all born in Aspen:
Clarkson Millett Brown b. September 04, 1910 d. October 23, 1980 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Harry Alexander Burton Brown b. December 12, 1898 d. September 09, 1987 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Doris Arlene (Brown) Crowder b. October 09, 1900 d. 1964
Crocker Woodward Brown b. June 02, 1903 d. 1942
Her death date was recorded on her obituary saved by Alice Flowers Brown. Her birth was from the obituary in The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938 (below). The obituary spoke of her being one of Aspen's foremost citizens and leaders and was very well known in Glenwood Springs. In a letter she had written to Alice, she spoke of enjoying knitting and playing bridge. Nella had broken her ankle a few weeks before her death. She was taken to the hospital where they thought she had a heart attack. She died that evening at 6:30. She was survived by her husband, Harry A. Brown, a daughter, Doris Crowder and three sons: Clarkson of Aspen, Harry, Jr. of San Francisco, and Crocker of La Jolia. She had two grandchildren and many other relatives.
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Obituary from The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938
MRS. HARRY BROWN DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY EVENING
SUDDEN , UNTIMELY PASSING OF PROMINENT ASPEN WOMAN STUNS COMMUNITY
Mrs . Nella A . C . Brown , prominent Aspen matron , passed away Saturday evening at 6 :30 o'clock in the Citizens Hospital after a short illness of but two days. She had been admitted to the hospital but a few hours before and was apparently in excellent spirits until but a short time before death.
Mrs . Browns death was a distinct shock to her many friends and the entire community was stunned by the news of her sudden, untimely passing. Her true and lasting friendships were heartfelt and all who knew her admired her for her true womanly qualities.
She was always vitally interested in civic, church and school affairs and an untiring worker in all her endeavors. She was instrumental in organizing the Women s Civic Club which functioned a few years ago, and during the time of its existence accomplished more civic programs than has any organization before or since .
Mrs . Brown had been confined to her home with a broken bone in an ankle and on Friday morning developed pleurisy. Members of the family cared for her and on Saturday afternoon she asked to be taken to the hospital where she could rest and relax and not be a burden on the family. She was taken to the institution at about three o'clock that afternoon and appeared to be in excellent spirits . Shortly after five o'clock she was stricken with a heart attack from which she failed to rally and passed away at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, May 5, 1874, the daughter of Thomas and Melisa Combs, pioneer Ashcroft residents. In 1882, the family moved to Ashcroft where they resided for several years, later moving to Aspen where she graduated from the Aspen High School in the class of 1892.
This class organized the Alumni association, and of the six girls in her class, Mrs . Brown is the first to pass into Eternity.
On October 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to Harry A. Brown. To this union was born one daughter and three sons, all of whom survive their mother.
She is survived by her husband, Harry A Brown; one daughter, Mrs . Doris B . Crowder; three sons, Harry of San Francisco, Crocker of La Jolla, Calif., and Clarkson of this city.
Solemn, impressive services were conducted from the residence, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Davis officiating. Mrs. Marian Elder, accompanied by Mrs . Robert Ritchie, sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Pall-bearers were Wm. Williams, Frank Bruin, Bernard Rohlfing, Amos Bourquin, James Parsons and John Beck .
Crocker Brown flew from San Diego to Salt Lake City to arrive in time for his mother's funeral. Mrs. Brown's sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary B . Devereux of Northampton, Mass., was also present at the final rites .
In her wedding book, she spells her name Nellie A. Coombs.
Married Harry A. Brown October 04, 1897 in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, joined by 4 children all born in Aspen:
Clarkson Millett Brown b. September 04, 1910 d. October 23, 1980 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Harry Alexander Burton Brown b. December 12, 1898 d. September 09, 1987 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Doris Arlene (Brown) Crowder b. October 09, 1900 d. 1964
Crocker Woodward Brown b. June 02, 1903 d. 1942
Her death date was recorded on her obituary saved by Alice Flowers Brown. Her birth was from the obituary in The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938 (below). The obituary spoke of her being one of Aspen's foremost citizens and leaders and was very well known in Glenwood Springs. In a letter she had written to Alice, she spoke of enjoying knitting and playing bridge. Nella had broken her ankle a few weeks before her death. She was taken to the hospital where they thought she had a heart attack. She died that evening at 6:30. She was survived by her husband, Harry A. Brown, a daughter, Doris Crowder and three sons: Clarkson of Aspen, Harry, Jr. of San Francisco, and Crocker of La Jolia. She had two grandchildren and many other relatives.
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Obituary from The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938
MRS. HARRY BROWN DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY EVENING
SUDDEN , UNTIMELY PASSING OF PROMINENT ASPEN WOMAN STUNS COMMUNITY
Mrs . Nella A . C . Brown , prominent Aspen matron , passed away Saturday evening at 6 :30 o'clock in the Citizens Hospital after a short illness of but two days. She had been admitted to the hospital but a few hours before and was apparently in excellent spirits until but a short time before death.
Mrs . Browns death was a distinct shock to her many friends and the entire community was stunned by the news of her sudden, untimely passing. Her true and lasting friendships were heartfelt and all who knew her admired her for her true womanly qualities.
She was always vitally interested in civic, church and school affairs and an untiring worker in all her endeavors. She was instrumental in organizing the Women s Civic Club which functioned a few years ago, and during the time of its existence accomplished more civic programs than has any organization before or since .
Mrs . Brown had been confined to her home with a broken bone in an ankle and on Friday morning developed pleurisy. Members of the family cared for her and on Saturday afternoon she asked to be taken to the hospital where she could rest and relax and not be a burden on the family. She was taken to the institution at about three o'clock that afternoon and appeared to be in excellent spirits . Shortly after five o'clock she was stricken with a heart attack from which she failed to rally and passed away at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, May 5, 1874, the daughter of Thomas and Melisa Combs, pioneer Ashcroft residents. In 1882, the family moved to Ashcroft where they resided for several years, later moving to Aspen where she graduated from the Aspen High School in the class of 1892.
This class organized the Alumni association, and of the six girls in her class, Mrs . Brown is the first to pass into Eternity.
On October 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to Harry A. Brown. To this union was born one daughter and three sons, all of whom survive their mother.
She is survived by her husband, Harry A Brown; one daughter, Mrs . Doris B . Crowder; three sons, Harry of San Francisco, Crocker of La Jolla, Calif., and Clarkson of this city.
Solemn, impressive services were conducted from the residence, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Davis officiating. Mrs. Marian Elder, accompanied by Mrs . Robert Ritchie, sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Pall-bearers were Wm. Williams, Frank Bruin, Bernard Rohlfing, Amos Bourquin, James Parsons and John Beck .
Crocker Brown flew from San Diego to Salt Lake City to arrive in time for his mother's funeral. Mrs. Brown's sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary B . Devereux of Northampton, Mass., was also present at the final rites .
Parents: Thomas and Melissa E. Coombs
In her wedding book, she spells her name Nellie A. Coombs.
Married Harry A. Brown October 04, 1897 in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, joined by 4 children all born in Aspen:
Clarkson Millett Brown b. September 04, 1910 d. October 23, 1980 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Harry Alexander Burton Brown b. December 12, 1898 d. September 09, 1987 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Doris Arlene (Brown) Crowder b. October 09, 1900 d. 1964
Crocker Woodward Brown b. June 02, 1903 d. 1942
Her death date was recorded on her obituary saved by Alice Flowers Brown. Her birth was from the obituary in The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938 (below). The obituary spoke of her being one of Aspen's foremost citizens and leaders and was very well known in Glenwood Springs. In a letter she had written to Alice, she spoke of enjoying knitting and playing bridge. Nella had broken her ankle a few weeks before her death. She was taken to the hospital where they thought she had a heart attack. She died that evening at 6:30. She was survived by her husband, Harry A. Brown, a daughter, Doris Crowder and three sons: Clarkson of Aspen, Harry, Jr. of San Francisco, and Crocker of La Jolia. She had two grandchildren and many other relatives.
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Obituary from The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938
MRS. HARRY BROWN DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY EVENING
SUDDEN , UNTIMELY PASSING OF PROMINENT ASPEN WOMAN STUNS COMMUNITY
Mrs . Nella A . C . Brown , prominent Aspen matron , passed away Saturday evening at 6 :30 o'clock in the Citizens Hospital after a short illness of but two days. She had been admitted to the hospital but a few hours before and was apparently in excellent spirits until but a short time before death.
Mrs . Browns death was a distinct shock to her many friends and the entire community was stunned by the news of her sudden, untimely passing. Her true and lasting friendships were heartfelt and all who knew her admired her for her true womanly qualities.
She was always vitally interested in civic, church and school affairs and an untiring worker in all her endeavors. She was instrumental in organizing the Women s Civic Club which functioned a few years ago, and during the time of its existence accomplished more civic programs than has any organization before or since .
Mrs . Brown had been confined to her home with a broken bone in an ankle and on Friday morning developed pleurisy. Members of the family cared for her and on Saturday afternoon she asked to be taken to the hospital where she could rest and relax and not be a burden on the family. She was taken to the institution at about three o'clock that afternoon and appeared to be in excellent spirits . Shortly after five o'clock she was stricken with a heart attack from which she failed to rally and passed away at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, May 5, 1874, the daughter of Thomas and Melisa Combs, pioneer Ashcroft residents. In 1882, the family moved to Ashcroft where they resided for several years, later moving to Aspen where she graduated from the Aspen High School in the class of 1892.
This class organized the Alumni association, and of the six girls in her class, Mrs . Brown is the first to pass into Eternity.
On October 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to Harry A. Brown. To this union was born one daughter and three sons, all of whom survive their mother.
She is survived by her husband, Harry A Brown; one daughter, Mrs . Doris B . Crowder; three sons, Harry of San Francisco, Crocker of La Jolla, Calif., and Clarkson of this city.
Solemn, impressive services were conducted from the residence, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Davis officiating. Mrs. Marian Elder, accompanied by Mrs . Robert Ritchie, sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Pall-bearers were Wm. Williams, Frank Bruin, Bernard Rohlfing, Amos Bourquin, James Parsons and John Beck .
Crocker Brown flew from San Diego to Salt Lake City to arrive in time for his mother's funeral. Mrs. Brown's sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary B . Devereux of Northampton, Mass., was also present at the final rites .
In her wedding book, she spells her name Nellie A. Coombs.
Married Harry A. Brown October 04, 1897 in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado, joined by 4 children all born in Aspen:
Clarkson Millett Brown b. September 04, 1910 d. October 23, 1980 in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California
Harry Alexander Burton Brown b. December 12, 1898 d. September 09, 1987 in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California
Doris Arlene (Brown) Crowder b. October 09, 1900 d. 1964
Crocker Woodward Brown b. June 02, 1903 d. 1942
Her death date was recorded on her obituary saved by Alice Flowers Brown. Her birth was from the obituary in The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938 (below). The obituary spoke of her being one of Aspen's foremost citizens and leaders and was very well known in Glenwood Springs. In a letter she had written to Alice, she spoke of enjoying knitting and playing bridge. Nella had broken her ankle a few weeks before her death. She was taken to the hospital where they thought she had a heart attack. She died that evening at 6:30. She was survived by her husband, Harry A. Brown, a daughter, Doris Crowder and three sons: Clarkson of Aspen, Harry, Jr. of San Francisco, and Crocker of La Jolia. She had two grandchildren and many other relatives.
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Obituary from The Aspen Daily Times, May 26, 1938
MRS. HARRY BROWN DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY EVENING
SUDDEN , UNTIMELY PASSING OF PROMINENT ASPEN WOMAN STUNS COMMUNITY
Mrs . Nella A . C . Brown , prominent Aspen matron , passed away Saturday evening at 6 :30 o'clock in the Citizens Hospital after a short illness of but two days. She had been admitted to the hospital but a few hours before and was apparently in excellent spirits until but a short time before death.
Mrs . Browns death was a distinct shock to her many friends and the entire community was stunned by the news of her sudden, untimely passing. Her true and lasting friendships were heartfelt and all who knew her admired her for her true womanly qualities.
She was always vitally interested in civic, church and school affairs and an untiring worker in all her endeavors. She was instrumental in organizing the Women s Civic Club which functioned a few years ago, and during the time of its existence accomplished more civic programs than has any organization before or since .
Mrs . Brown had been confined to her home with a broken bone in an ankle and on Friday morning developed pleurisy. Members of the family cared for her and on Saturday afternoon she asked to be taken to the hospital where she could rest and relax and not be a burden on the family. She was taken to the institution at about three o'clock that afternoon and appeared to be in excellent spirits . Shortly after five o'clock she was stricken with a heart attack from which she failed to rally and passed away at 6:30 p.m. She was born in Kenton, Ohio, May 5, 1874, the daughter of Thomas and Melisa Combs, pioneer Ashcroft residents. In 1882, the family moved to Ashcroft where they resided for several years, later moving to Aspen where she graduated from the Aspen High School in the class of 1892.
This class organized the Alumni association, and of the six girls in her class, Mrs . Brown is the first to pass into Eternity.
On October 4, 1897, she was united in marriage to Harry A. Brown. To this union was born one daughter and three sons, all of whom survive their mother.
She is survived by her husband, Harry A Brown; one daughter, Mrs . Doris B . Crowder; three sons, Harry of San Francisco, Crocker of La Jolla, Calif., and Clarkson of this city.
Solemn, impressive services were conducted from the residence, Tuesday afternoon with Rev. H. S. Davis officiating. Mrs. Marian Elder, accompanied by Mrs . Robert Ritchie, sang Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Pall-bearers were Wm. Williams, Frank Bruin, Bernard Rohlfing, Amos Bourquin, James Parsons and John Beck .
Crocker Brown flew from San Diego to Salt Lake City to arrive in time for his mother's funeral. Mrs. Brown's sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary B . Devereux of Northampton, Mass., was also present at the final rites .
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Burial ID: BUR-1-000-1266 Burial date: January 1, 1938 (i don't believe this is accurate
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