James Frederick Brose

James (Jim) Frederick Brose of Houston, Texas, passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health, Jim died peacefully with his beloved wife Connie and their children by his side.

Jim was born November 21, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, to parents Mildred and Frederick Roland Brose. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Mathematics from Wichita University. Jim and Connie met at a drive-in carhop in August of 1961 and were married on June 29, 1962. They had two beautiful children, Bradley Brose and Brenda Brose Vige.

In 1973, he and Connie moved their family to a small suburb just south of Houston formerly known as Clear Lake City, where he would begin his lifelong aerospace adventure and career with Lockheed Martin. He led a vital team that analyzed damaged pieces that came back from space flights.

Jim was known as Mr. "Fix it" for his family, friends, and neighbors. He loved the challenge of fixing anything mechanical. His favorite projects were buying vintage cars to work on. Over the years, he owned a 1969 Fiat Spider, 1971 Mustang MACH 1, 1957 Chevy, and a 1987 Corvette convertible. You could also find Papa helping his grandchildren with academics, attending baseball games, football games and countless dance recitals! He also had a love for genealogy. His persistent efforts to find our ancestry will not go unappreciated and will forever help tell the story of our family’s past to future generations. His tireless love and devotion to his family were evident in his final moments.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Frederick Brose. Left to cherish his memories are his dear wife of 59 years Connie Jean Brose, their son Brad Brose and wife Sheila of Houston, their daughter Brenda Brose Vige and husband Jay of League City; their grandchildren Haylea Nicholle Vige and Cameron Michael Vige of League City, Kyle James Brose and Samantha Jo Brose of Houston. He also leaves with cherished memories of his brother John Roland Brose and his wife Sharon and their children, many nieces, and nephews, and many, many friends. All held him in the highest regard and loved him dearly.

In lieu of sending flowers, the family humbly requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

A graveside inurnment for James will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Park East Funeral Home and Cemetery, 21620 Gulf Freeway in Webster, Texas. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Brose family.