Warren Harry Brown

Warren was born October 1, 1934 in York, Nebraska to Francis Lee Brown and Florence Catherine Wurtz. He graduated from Butte Falls High School in 1952. Warren worked for the Medford Corporation (Medco) in the woods as a Cat Skinner for 39 years from 1952 to 1991. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956-1958 and was stationed in Korea for 16 months until he was honorably discharged. Warren married Charleen Marie (Ferguson) Jolliffe on October 1, 1960 in Reno, NV. Together they celebrated 60 anniversaries and were the epitome of true love. Their devotion to one another was an inspiration to many.

In his spare time, Warren enjoyed woodworking, dancing, playing pinochle, puzzles, and watching cowboy shows. Warren was a true handyman that could build or fix just about anything. His home was always filled with custom built bookshelves, small furniture, and various carvings that he crafted. Many family members and friends have one of his hand carved chains or custom wooden ornaments. Over his lifetime he single-handedly completed multiple big remodeling projects on the various properties he owned as well as volunteered numerous hours building and installing the wooden bookshelves that fill the Rogue Valley Genealogical Society in Phoenix.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Robert Lee Brown, Donald Eugene Brown, William Dean Brown, and two sisters Dorothea Ann Oxford and Florence Catherine Stites. Warren is survived by his wife, six children Vicki Green, Nancy Pollard, Jeffrey Brown, Christina Beams, Craig Brown, Shayna Brown, 15 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two sisters Betty Lou Richman, Doloris Mae Hale, one brother Jerry Dale Brown, and many nieces and nephews.

Warren was one of the kindest people you could ever meet who never had a negative thing to say about anyone or anything. He had a wonderful sense of humor and always greeted everyone with a big smile. Warren was a truly great man and an inspiration to many. He will be missed.

Warren’s funeral service and interment will be held on July 30, 2021 at Eagle Point National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy Medford, Or 97501 or to a charity of your choice.