Richard H. "Doc" Brown, 64, Died Thursday, June 23, 2005 in Santa Ana, CA.
He Suffered a Severe Head Injury when he Fell at his Huntington Beach, CA Home earlier this Month.
He was Born June 15, 1941 and Grew Up in New York City.
He Rode the Cyclone Coaster at Coney Island.
He Served in the Naval Submarine Service from 1958 to 1962.
He Earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering; and began the Study of Emerging Field of BioMechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve in Ohio.
Brown was a Pioneer in BioMechanics who became a National Expert in the Safety of Amusement Park Rides.
People who have spent Rides at major U.S. Theme Parks, have Benefited from Brown's Work in the Testing of Speed and G-Forces of Roller Coasters.
He Influenced the Creation of More than 100 Rides for Amusement Parks, such as Disneyland, Cedar Fair, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
Brown Consulted on the Design, Construction and Operation of Coasters and "Pod Based" Rides such as "Back To The Future" at Universal Studios.
He was a Pioneer in the Field of Neurophysiology.
He helped Develop Methods for Surgeons to Monitor a Patient's Nervous System During and After Surgery.
The Process helps Prevent Paralysis that can occur During or After such Surgeries.
He was Working as an Instructor at Case Western when Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, asked the University for help with a Roller Coaster that was Injuring Riders and Giving many Broken Collarbones.
His Research helped Engineers Redesign the Ride and Created a Field, BioMechanical Testing for Amusement Park Rides.
In 1990, Brown and several Colleagues formed the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring to help Researchers and Surgeons better Understand Advancements in that Field.
Brown Moved to Huntington Beach in 1999 to be Closer to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Two Major Clients.
He Enjoyed the Outdoors, particularly Boating and Fishing; and he Played Golf.
He Enjoyed Spending Time with his Three Granddaughters. Other Survivors are his Former Wife, Fran Brown; Brothers, Raymond and Robert; and Children, Erika, Edward and Carolyn.
A Funeral Mass is Scheduled for 8:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, CA.
Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at Westminster Memorial Park in Huntington Beach, CA.
Published: Excerpts From Friday, July 01, 2005, Orange County Register, Orange County, Santa Ana, CA.
He Suffered a Severe Head Injury when he Fell at his Huntington Beach, CA Home earlier this Month.
He was Born June 15, 1941 and Grew Up in New York City.
He Rode the Cyclone Coaster at Coney Island.
He Served in the Naval Submarine Service from 1958 to 1962.
He Earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering; and began the Study of Emerging Field of BioMechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve in Ohio.
Brown was a Pioneer in BioMechanics who became a National Expert in the Safety of Amusement Park Rides.
People who have spent Rides at major U.S. Theme Parks, have Benefited from Brown's Work in the Testing of Speed and G-Forces of Roller Coasters.
He Influenced the Creation of More than 100 Rides for Amusement Parks, such as Disneyland, Cedar Fair, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
Brown Consulted on the Design, Construction and Operation of Coasters and "Pod Based" Rides such as "Back To The Future" at Universal Studios.
He was a Pioneer in the Field of Neurophysiology.
He helped Develop Methods for Surgeons to Monitor a Patient's Nervous System During and After Surgery.
The Process helps Prevent Paralysis that can occur During or After such Surgeries.
He was Working as an Instructor at Case Western when Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, asked the University for help with a Roller Coaster that was Injuring Riders and Giving many Broken Collarbones.
His Research helped Engineers Redesign the Ride and Created a Field, BioMechanical Testing for Amusement Park Rides.
In 1990, Brown and several Colleagues formed the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring to help Researchers and Surgeons better Understand Advancements in that Field.
Brown Moved to Huntington Beach in 1999 to be Closer to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Two Major Clients.
He Enjoyed the Outdoors, particularly Boating and Fishing; and he Played Golf.
He Enjoyed Spending Time with his Three Granddaughters. Other Survivors are his Former Wife, Fran Brown; Brothers, Raymond and Robert; and Children, Erika, Edward and Carolyn.
A Funeral Mass is Scheduled for 8:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, CA.
Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at Westminster Memorial Park in Huntington Beach, CA.
Published: Excerpts From Friday, July 01, 2005, Orange County Register, Orange County, Santa Ana, CA.
Richard H. "Doc" Brown, 64, Died Thursday, June 23, 2005 in Santa Ana, CA.
He Suffered a Severe Head Injury when he Fell at his Huntington Beach, CA Home earlier this Month.
He was Born June 15, 1941 and Grew Up in New York City.
He Rode the Cyclone Coaster at Coney Island.
He Served in the Naval Submarine Service from 1958 to 1962.
He Earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering; and began the Study of Emerging Field of BioMechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve in Ohio.
Brown was a Pioneer in BioMechanics who became a National Expert in the Safety of Amusement Park Rides.
People who have spent Rides at major U.S. Theme Parks, have Benefited from Brown's Work in the Testing of Speed and G-Forces of Roller Coasters.
He Influenced the Creation of More than 100 Rides for Amusement Parks, such as Disneyland, Cedar Fair, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
Brown Consulted on the Design, Construction and Operation of Coasters and "Pod Based" Rides such as "Back To The Future" at Universal Studios.
He was a Pioneer in the Field of Neurophysiology.
He helped Develop Methods for Surgeons to Monitor a Patient's Nervous System During and After Surgery.
The Process helps Prevent Paralysis that can occur During or After such Surgeries.
He was Working as an Instructor at Case Western when Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, asked the University for help with a Roller Coaster that was Injuring Riders and Giving many Broken Collarbones.
His Research helped Engineers Redesign the Ride and Created a Field, BioMechanical Testing for Amusement Park Rides.
In 1990, Brown and several Colleagues formed the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring to help Researchers and Surgeons better Understand Advancements in that Field.
Brown Moved to Huntington Beach in 1999 to be Closer to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Two Major Clients.
He Enjoyed the Outdoors, particularly Boating and Fishing; and he Played Golf.
He Enjoyed Spending Time with his Three Granddaughters. Other Survivors are his Former Wife, Fran Brown; Brothers, Raymond and Robert; and Children, Erika, Edward and Carolyn.
A Funeral Mass is Scheduled for 8:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, CA.
Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at Westminster Memorial Park in Huntington Beach, CA.
Published: Excerpts From Friday, July 01, 2005, Orange County Register, Orange County, Santa Ana, CA.
He Suffered a Severe Head Injury when he Fell at his Huntington Beach, CA Home earlier this Month.
He was Born June 15, 1941 and Grew Up in New York City.
He Rode the Cyclone Coaster at Coney Island.
He Served in the Naval Submarine Service from 1958 to 1962.
He Earned a Degree in Electrical Engineering; and began the Study of Emerging Field of BioMechanical Engineering at Case Western Reserve in Ohio.
Brown was a Pioneer in BioMechanics who became a National Expert in the Safety of Amusement Park Rides.
People who have spent Rides at major U.S. Theme Parks, have Benefited from Brown's Work in the Testing of Speed and G-Forces of Roller Coasters.
He Influenced the Creation of More than 100 Rides for Amusement Parks, such as Disneyland, Cedar Fair, Six Flags and Universal Studios.
Brown Consulted on the Design, Construction and Operation of Coasters and "Pod Based" Rides such as "Back To The Future" at Universal Studios.
He was a Pioneer in the Field of Neurophysiology.
He helped Develop Methods for Surgeons to Monitor a Patient's Nervous System During and After Surgery.
The Process helps Prevent Paralysis that can occur During or After such Surgeries.
He was Working as an Instructor at Case Western when Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, asked the University for help with a Roller Coaster that was Injuring Riders and Giving many Broken Collarbones.
His Research helped Engineers Redesign the Ride and Created a Field, BioMechanical Testing for Amusement Park Rides.
In 1990, Brown and several Colleagues formed the American Board of Neurophysiologic Monitoring to help Researchers and Surgeons better Understand Advancements in that Field.
Brown Moved to Huntington Beach in 1999 to be Closer to Knott's Berry Farm and Disneyland, Two Major Clients.
He Enjoyed the Outdoors, particularly Boating and Fishing; and he Played Golf.
He Enjoyed Spending Time with his Three Granddaughters. Other Survivors are his Former Wife, Fran Brown; Brothers, Raymond and Robert; and Children, Erika, Edward and Carolyn.
A Funeral Mass is Scheduled for 8:30 A.M. Saturday at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Huntington Beach, CA.
Burial will follow at 10 A.M. at Westminster Memorial Park in Huntington Beach, CA.
Published: Excerpts From Friday, July 01, 2005, Orange County Register, Orange County, Santa Ana, CA.
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