Condolences
Don was my favourite uncle. I felt a special kinship to him from my teenage years. He always had the time to sit and talk about any topic. I was difficult to see him suffer these past few years, especially over the last year when his illness significantly limited him from doing the things that he enjoyed.
The most fitting thing that I can say about my uncle is that I have never met a more selfless person, or one who cared as much about his fellow man. To me that is his greatest legacy. I will miss him dearly.
Scott Livingstone
Louise, I shall be thinking of you, your children and your grandchildren in the coming days, holding you, specifically, in my heart ... thinking of how the circle of Don's and your goodness and kindness has rippled out to touch the lives of many, and hoping, now that those ripples will make their way back to you and your loved ones.
There is a always a deep lump in my throat when I know of loved ones who are mourning. I am feeling that tightness in my throat today, and hoping that peace and happiness are present in your bereavement as well.
Arta Johnson
Don gave our family a gift card to Five Guys a year or so ago. I think it was because he saw us eating there once at the same time that he and Louise were there. We enjoyed a few more meals there thanks to his kindness.
We send our condolences.
Love
Lopez-Nelson Family
“God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away”
Don, you were such a humble and very kind person. You always showed kindness to my family, making us laugh, and for sure to everyone around you as well ♥️ You are now with Heavenly Father, in a safe world, with peace, and no pain. You will be missed, but we will always keep you in our minds and hearts♥️
~ The López Cornejo Family
We loved Don Brown. When he served in the bishopric he was responsible for the teachers quorum where I served . We shared so many wonderful times together with the young men. He always had to go all out. Nothing was too good. I was always so impressed by how much he cared for each young man.
Don was such an incredibly competent individual he could take on any task and get it done. I enjoyed many a discussion, he was informed on every topic I know of but perhaps my most meaningful set of memories is his wonderful testimony of the gospel. I heard him hundreds of times express his deep felt and passionate feelings and always looked forward to his most recent thoughts, as he questioned everything while retaining great faith.
Brook Melchin
Don was always smiling when we saw him and would come shake our hand. He was a good friend.
I was always so grateful for the kind way Brother Brown would go out if his way to greet my children and me at church on Sundays. He would ask about us and show loving concern. His love helped us feel God’s love. He will be so heartily welcomed home and commended for a life well lived.
The Fraser kids ate at the Browns family dinner table countless times.
He was a father to the fatherless , a man of conviction, a kind soul.
My favourite memory of him is every few years, he would be in the crowfoot area and come ripping through the front door of the dental office to see me. He hated to be in public unfamiliar places and would come in dripping in sweat because of his dislike for it. He would ask for me, see me , and say “you know I hate this but I just had to say hi and I love ya- BYE!”
This meant and means so much to me - for those of you who know and love Don, it requires no further explanation.
I’m
Certain Nick was waiting for you. We all love you and your soft, kind heart and relentless sarcasm ! Xo
The ultimate memory of Don, sailing, storm, beaching our boats, sand stinging our legs. Then a boy coming out of the water, my brothers are out there. Two heads bobbing, both of us went in. Don disappeared with his boy in the waves. Then what seemed like hours here he came walking with the kid along the shore. Memories true riches of life shared
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