Florence A Brown
November 15, 2011
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Florence Ann “Susie” Brown, 79, passed away November 15, 2011 at Ramsey Village.
Florence was born March 23, 1932 in Des Moines to Howard and Florence Gaddis. She was the Food Service Manager for Saydel High School for 24 years. In her personal time, Florence was an avid gardener and a lover of nature. She was an active member of Highland Park Christian Church and enjoyed her church family and the many outreach projects that she participated in.
Florence is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Judi Brown; and her brother, Gene (Barbara) Gaddis; and sister-in-law, Delores Gaddis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joseph “Bud” Brown; and brother, Archie Gaddis.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2011 at Highland Park Christian Church, 4260 NW 6th Dr. followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Highland Park Christian Church in loving memory of Florence.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Lou Stout
11/18/2011
Gene & family:
I am so sorry I didn't see Susie's obituary in time to get to her funeral today. I will never forget her and the time your family were my neighbors. Susie was someone I wanted to be like. She was a hard worker, loved her horse (can't remember for sure if there was more than one) and always had a smile on her face. I was always happy to see her and, in later years, to know she was happy and had a good life with Joe. One of my fondest memories is of my Dad (who was not a cook) making chili when my Mom was in the hospital. It was really good! Later on, I learned that he had called Susie to come up as he didn't know how to brown the hamburger! :) All of you were such good neighbors!
Take care and know that you are in our thoughts a prayers.
Mary Lou
Rev. Craig Robertson
11/17/2011
Dear Jim, I want to tell you that you and your family are in my prayers. While i was filling in at Ramsey Village as the chaplain, I had many opportunities to visit with your mom. I know it was hard for me to see her struggling physically as she did, but I want to remember her running around HPCC in the kitchen and working hard serving God. I remember her energy and her love for her family. I am thankful that she is at home with the Lord now and I believe she is healed.
May God bless you as you celebrate Susie's life and faith on Friday
Gigi Terrell
11/16/2011
Jim and Judi, I remember all the Thanksgiving spent with your Mom and Dad. Those are some of my best memories growing up. Jim, I want you to know how much Bud and Susie meant to us. Just last weekend I was going thru some old pictures from the Brown side. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.