Robert Austin Brown

Born January 30, 1931 in Sikeston, Missouri.

Son of Roger Q Brown Sr. and Cordova L. Brown.

He worked on a steamboat while in high school, and had plenty of chores on the farm, I’m sure.

He then enlisted in the Navy and served from 1950, as a radio operator, until 1954. He worked for the railroad, Boeing, but most of his career was at Everett Wholesale Paper Company as a salesman. He did a lot of driving

and made many friends along the way. Everyone loved him. He then went on to work for Bickford Ford, driving cars to and from different locations. He loved it!

Especially working for Chris Nunley.

He kept a very tidy home and a well-manicured yard.

He always looked forward to going out to dinner with his group of friends. He loved Denny Morgison’s frequent visits to check on him, and to share a cookie or two.

Robert is Preceded in death by his Father-Roger Q Brown Sr. and Mother Cordova L. Brown. Brothers-Roger Q Brown Jr. and Herbert W. Brown, Sister-Margaret E. Lough Brown, Daughter-Dianne K. Brown (Andrew), Son-Ronald D. Brown, former spouses- Donna M. Brown Newbill, Loretta Nielsen Brown, Marlene Morgison Brown.

Bob lived a full life centered around his large, blended family.

Robert is survived by his daughter- Roberta A. Brown Erickson (Dave) grandson-Richard Houk (Christy) daughter-Janet S. Brown Poppino, granddaughter-Nikole L. Poppino Macredes (Aaron)

grandson-Chad A. Poppino (Nicole), grandson-Josh Brown (Amber)

granddaughter-Alisha Brown Lopez, granddaughter-Kristi Larson DeGuzman (Eric), granddaughter-Katie Andrew Price (Brandon).

“Nielsen” Family: Virginia Nielsen Hougen (Rob), Mary Nielsen, Pagnossin (Steve), Beth Nielsen Tiffany, Dorothy Nielsen, Peter Nielsen.

“Morgison” Family: Debbie Morgison Caudle (Joey), Duane Morgison, Lori Morgison Nunley (Chris), Dennis Morgison.

A Celebration of life will be held at Robert's home, 5613 86th Pl NE, Marysville WA 98270. Date: November 21, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.