Raymond E Brown

Ray E Brown, 91, passed away Tuesday February 16th in Gilbert. Ray was born November 17, 1924 in Hollywood California, where his father worked in the movie industry. His family moved to Chicago where he grew up and put himself through Northwestern University where he graduated with two Master Degrees. He held several jobs during his college years, one of them as a bartender. One night a group of nursing students came in and that is where he met the love of his life, Janette (Jan). They dated through college and married in 1949. After graduating he worked for the National Institute of Health (NIH) based in Washington D.C. His job took him across the country, blessing Ray and Jan with the opportunity to live in several states and ultimately retiring in Arizona.

Ray and his wife Jan (who passed away Feb 2012) believed in philanthropy, touching many lives through Camp Fire, Boy Scouts, their church and supporting underprivileged youth both in the USA and Mexico. Ray played an active role in Boy Scouts for 55 years and was recognized and honored with Scouting Council's Silver Beaver award for the impact made in the lives of youth through service. Ray is survived by his daughters Lynn and Robin (Gene), son David (Wendie) and grandchildren Sarah (Mike), Craig (Nicole), Michael and Caitlin and several great grandchildren.

A celebration of his life will be held 10am Saturday February 20th 10:00am at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Mesa.

Arrangements entrusted to Melcher Mortuary Mission Chapel. Please visit www.MelcherMission.com to leave a tribute to Ray.