April 4, 1922 - February 18, 2010
Age 87, of Butternut St., Warsaw, died February 18, 2010 at Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville.
He was born April 4, 1922 in the Town of Orangeville, NY, son of the late William and Estella Hall Brown. He was a veteran of the US Army having served during World War II. Rev. Brown was a graduate of Warsaw High School Class of 1939 and was a graduate of the Buffalo Bible Institute. He was employed for several years as the parts manager at the former Tillner Chevrolet in Warsaw. Rev. Brown was the pastor of the Dale Baptist Church for 42 years prior to his retirement in 2005. In earlier years, he was also pastor at the Burke Hill Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Walter Klein Post American Legion in Warsaw.
Surviving are his wife of 67 years, Marion Buckley Brown whom he married on March 21, 1942; his children, Richard (Mary Anne) Brown of Retsof, Dennis (Cathy) Brown of Ruskin, FL, Sandra (Steve) Snyder of Gainesville, Steve (Jane) Brown of Rochester, Doug (Debbie) Brown of Cowlesville; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Mahlon Brown and Shirley May.
Friends may call Saturday 5 – 9 PM and Sunday 1 – 3 PM at Robinson & Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main St., Warsaw where a service will be held Sunday at 3 PM. An American Legion service will be held Saturday at 4:45 PM at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be held in the spring at Quaker Settlement Cemetery in Orangeville. Memorials may be made to the Dale Baptist Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
February 20, 2010 : Calling Hours for Reverend Donald E. Brown - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 21, 2010 : Calling Hours for Reverend Donald E. Brown - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
February 21, 2010 : Funeral Service for Reverend Donald E. Brown - 3:00 PM - At Robinson And Hackemer Funeral Home
Mar 9.10 from Carrol (Fuller) Baker:
Such a wonderful man, I remember him from my chilhood in Warsaw on up . He will be missed by many who knew him as a very caring man.
Mar 5.10 from Renee Clor Mills:
Pastor and Mrs. Brown are two people who will always be associated with happy childhood memories for me. My grandparents, Merle and Esther Clor, attended their church in Dale for many years. How wonderful it is to think of Pastor Brown now in Heaven!
Mar 4.10 from Art & Eileen Clor:
We received a note from Sue Van Buren that Pastor Brown had passed away. We are so sorry for your loss but know he is with the Lord. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you and your families. We have no address to send a card but please know we loved him for who he was & what he did for the Lord and others.
Feb 28.10 from Kim Rutherford Barber:
I grew up in the house next to Dale Baptist Church and remember with awe how Rev Brown could preach a sermon. I didnt know him in his later years but will always remember how he made a little girl feel welcome in his church.
Feb 24.10 from Tom and Linda Flaherty:
We were sorry to hear of the loss of Brownie, as he was known to our family. He was a special person to our family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Feb 23.10 from Pam (Don's granddaughter):
To Michael Moultrup: thank you so much for the kindness and care you gave Grandpa and Grandma before they moved to the nursing home. May God bless you for your labor of love!
Feb 23.10 from Michael Moultrup:
I am happy for Don because now he could see his mother that he missed so much , I honor him for being such a awesome man and friend
Former Home health Aide of Don's
Mike Moultrup
Feb 23.10 from Shawn H.Snyder:
to this world
love you did bring,
now your in heaven,
helping the angels sing.
I love you Grandpa!
Feb 23.10 from Brandon Lee Brown:
My Grandfather never forced the lords word upon me, rather he demonstrated that which he learned. He piloted civilian planes, he rode motorcycles, had a vast collection of firearms. There was much much more of the man. What he taught me most was how to love, how to forgive, how to understand people flawed as they were made. #1 grandfather how I shall miss you.
Feb 22.10 from Pam Wood:
Grandpa and Grandma have had an indescribable effect on my life. My grandparents taught me who God was and about his love. Grandpa taught me that I should obey God because I love Him and that his mercies are new every morning for those times when I fail. He was a living example of God's love and grace. When we would bring the girls to church in Dale, Grandpa's face would always light up when he saw us walk in. The girls remember he always had a carmel in his pocket for them when service was over. When Tim and I cared for him after his heart surgery we were able to grow even closer. He was always considerate and kind and never wanted to be a bother to me. Little did he know that it blessed my heart to give back to the man who had given me so much. His life is proof that God is faithful and cares for us until we leave this world. I will miss him everyday for the rest of my life: one of my most precious memories will be of hearing him pray. What a special blessing to grow up hearing your Grandpa pray. The things I could say to honor him could fill a book. Suffice it to say I am eternally grateful for his influence on my life and look forward to the day when I will see him again.
Feb 21.10 from Tom & Diane Vosburg:
Our condolences for your loss. He was held in the highest regard. He was an inspiration to all in how to live in pure life. His guidance will be missed but now he is with the the Lord. May he rest in peace.
Feb 20.10 from John and Jackie Lapp also Julie and John Jr.:
Thinking of you at this time.
Feb 20.10 from cathy keaton:
So sorry to hear of the passing of Don, what a wonderful, caring person.I am very thankful i had the chance to know him,Our prayers will be with your mother and family as no words can help soften the pain, God will give you all the strenght and courage to get thru this sorrow, May God bless all of you.
Feb 20.10 from steve brown:
dad you did it the wright way ill alway s love you til we see you agine tell grama ampas hi in heaven love your number 3 son
Feb 19.10 from Marion Polasek:
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Respectfully,
Marion Polasek (daughter of Ward and Marion DeLude)
Feb 19.10 from Margi DuBois:
I met Don while working at Bontrager Auctions. He was such a gentle man. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Sincerely, Margi DuBois
Feb 19.10 from Sharon (Clark) Ture:
Dear Family,
I was sad to hear of Mr. Brown's passing. I will always remember him as a very caring, gentle and yet strong man. I attended the Burke Hill Church when he was the pastor. It was not the same after he left. That goes back a few years. Steve and Doug were always on the go and in trouble with the rest of us from the neighborhood of Burke Hill. Reveren Don will always be in my memory as the Gently man that had to explain to myself and my Sisters when we were 8 and 6 the passing of my Brother Zeke (Don) in our house. I remeber him giving us kids candy at the Easter service. You will always be able to keep his memory in your heart and he will be waiting for each of you at those pearly gates for sure. God bless you and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Feb 19.10 from Jane Brown:
Thank you, Dad, for excepting my children and me as your own. You are such a special person who is loved by everyone. You made us laugh and cry with your stories and jokes. We love you so much and will miss you so. Till we meet again.
Feb 19.10 from Lee Babbitt JR:
We are Very Sorry to Hear This, It has been a Great Life, We are Praying for the Lost One & Family , Sinceely Lee & Barb
Feb 19.10 from Pattie Mattice:
What a wonderful legacy you left, Grandpa. you will always be remembered with love. Our loss is heaven's gain. I am thankful that you are now able to reunite with your parents and other loved ones. It must be incredible to see your Saviour face to face too. We will miss you.