Michael Lee Brown

MICHAEL LEE BROWN, 68, of Houston, Texas passed away peacefully July 10, 2010 at his home. Following a courageous battle with cancer, he has been reunited with his Lord. He was born May 4, 1942 in Burley, Idaho. After graduating from Twin Falls High School he entered The University of Idaho where he received his undergraduate degree in Business in 1964 and a Masters of Accounting in 1965. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity.

After a 19 year career with Shell Oil, he opened his own CPA and Investment practice with his wife Gloria.

He is preceded in death by his parents William Glasgow Brown and Virginia Doss Brown. He is survived by his wife Gloria Yvonne Brown of 32 years. He is also survived by his daughters, Kimberly Brown Rohrbough and husband Richard Rohrbough of Boerne, Texas; Stephanie Brown Jakoby and husband Duane Jakoby of Tomball, Texas, and step-sons, Steven Elliott and wife Joy Elliott of Houston, Texas; Gregory Elliott and wife Michelle Elliott of Houston, Texas; his grandchildren, Ross, Adam and Max Rohrbough, Emma and Kate Jakoby, Zane and Reed Elliott, and Benjamin Elliott; brother, Dr. and Mrs. Garth William Brown of Hesperia, California; as well as two nieces.

A private memorial service is planned for the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center.