Barbara Ann Brown

Barbara Ann Brown passed away from a brain tumor on May 14, 2012, at the age of 83. She was born May 20, 1928, to Mabel & Fred Hart, in Webster,New York. Barbara attended public school in Pultneynille & Williamson, New York. She attended 2 years of college in Rochester, New York. On February 5, 1949, in Pultneynille,New York, she married Leland R. Brown. Shortly after they married they moved to Santa Monica,CA., where they lived until moving to Riverside,CA. in 1961, where they lived for the next 35 years. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. During their early years of marriage, Barbara worked as a secretary at UCLA where Leland was working as a professor. Later, when she became a mother, Barbara devoted much time to volunteering in her children’s’ schools and was always active in the PTA and the local Methodist church. She also volunteered for the Riverside "Meals on Wheels" for many years. She enjoyed sewing and made many beautiful outfits for her two daughters as they grew up. She also crocheted and loved to embroider. Barbara’s love of music was expressed in her singing and piano playing. She was an excellent cook and became know for her wonderful apple pies. She was an avid book reader as well as a skilled jigsaw and crossword puzzler. In 1996 Barbara and Leland moved to Oregon to be closer to their children and settled in Canby. She loved to garden and upon her move to Canby, became a member of the Canby Garden Club as well as the Canby United Methodist Church and Canby Adult Center. As a survivor of breast cancer Barbara also gave of her time raising money and awareness. Survivors include her husband Leland Brownof 63 years; son, Steven Brown of Canby,OR; daughters Sally O’Neill of Sandy,OR and Susan Davenport of Portland,OR and 3 grandchildren. A graveside service was held May 16, 2012, at Zion Memorial Cemetery in Canby,Oregon. Officiating were Pastor Karen Shimer and Dr. Tom Nolen. Memorial contributions may be made to the Canby United Methodist Women or to The American Cancer Society.