Everett Smedley "Brownie" Browne

Everett Browne Obituary

SMITHFIELD - CMSgt Everett Smedley 'Brownie' Browne, U.S. Air Force, retired, age 86, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Obici Hospital. He was a native of Wilmington, Del. He was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. During World War II, he crewed 817 hours in B-17's and then crewed 14, 800 hours in B-29's and B-50's on various missions including testing Loran and Navigating systems over the North Pole. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked 20 years at NASA working on such projects as the Lunar Lander and as a test car driver for diagonal braking systems before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Smithfield Masonic Lodge and was very active as a Boy Scout Leader for many years. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Grace Browne; two sons, Tom Brown and his wife, Sharon, and Tim Brown and his fiancée, Wendy; five grandchildren, Tom Brown II, Michelle Brown-Gastreich, Timothy S. Brown, Spencer Snyder and Ashley Thompson; three great-grandchildren, Nicole Brown, Alec Gastreich and Savannah Gastreich. A graveside service with Masonic and Military Rites will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at St. Luke's Memorial Park, Smithfield, with Dr. Donald R. Rhoton officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, in Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Everett Browne

13 Entries

Lorena Allred

January 6, 2005

Dear Sharon,

Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers at this time. Dad B sounds like he was a wonderful person to know and I'm sure you will all miss him very much. Please extend my sympathies to Mom B, this will be very hard for her. All my best,

Milly Erickson

January 6, 2005

Sharon--I have enjoyed your online posts about your mother- and father-inlaw prior to this illness that has taken him. Please give her a hug for me--I am so sorry she is without him after a love story so long, but also so glad that she has you. I'm am sorry, too, that you all have lost someone so precious to your heart. A big HUG to all of you.

Carolyn

January 5, 2005

Sharon, my thoughts are with you during this sad time. Remember all the great times you've had with him. He sounds like a wonderful man. Praying for strength and peace for you.

Sue Polaski

January 5, 2005

Dear Sharon, My deepest sympathy to you, Tom and family, and esp Mom B.,for the loss of your father in law. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Your friend, Sue

Donna Abbott

January 5, 2005

Sharon, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your mother-in-law has my sincere sympathy also. I read the father-in-law's obituary and he sounds like a very special man and that he had a wonderful life with many accomplishments. RMC friend, Donna

Mary Rincones

January 5, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon, and your family. From another one of your RMC "family".

Julie Ogle

January 5, 2005

Dear,Sharon and Family

You all have my deepest sympathy and Sharon I know by you words about him and MOM B.that they are in your heart so deeply so therefore try to stay strong for MOM B. and give yourself some greiving time also.You all are in my prayer's God Bless You All.Your RMC Friend.Julie Ogle

Shelly Leatham

January 5, 2005

Dear Sharon,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you deal with the loss of your dear father in law. With my most sincere sympathy,

Shelly (RC)

Carol Ranno

January 5, 2005

Dear Sharon:

So sorry to hear about your father in law. I "know" you from RC and I know how much you loved him and how much you did for him these past few months. Thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband, mother in law and family.

With deepest sympathy,

Carol

Linda Wedge

January 5, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you Sharon and your family, you are very special family, and I consider you a close and special friend. I hope the support you recieve this week will help all of you, and especially Mom B. I can't even begin to imagine how hard this is for her. Just always remember your friends are there for you. Your RMC friend.

Carrie Howard

January 5, 2005

Dearest Sharon: You and your family have my deepest sympathy at this time. Your FIL sounds like he was a wonderful man and he will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. My heart goes out to you. Peace Sharon,

Love,

Carrie and family

Deb Hotaling

January 5, 2005

Loving thoughts to you all. He was well loved and will be missed.

Grace Basham

January 5, 2005

Dear Sharon,

My heart goes out to you and your husband on the sad death of your dear dad-in-law! I know how you loved him so, and deeply admired his beautiful and long marriage. May memories comfort your family.

Fondly,

Grace, your RMC Friend

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