Douglas Brown

August 8, 1927-March 13, 2014

Douglas was born in Lockport, NY on August 8, 1927.

He was the oldest of two children.

His younger half sister, Shirley, preceded him in passing in 2005.

Douglas was an active child with lots of piss and vinegar.

He met his match in kindergarten.

There he and Barbara, his wife of nearly 63 years, fell in love.

They attended kindergarten through high school together.

After which, Douglas joined the New York Maritime Academy.

He specialized in marine engineering.

Barbara went off and married someone else,

even though Doug told her, " It will never last..."

Three years later, on September 8, 1951, Douglas and Barbara were wed.

They moved to San Diego in 1958, driving across the country with their beautiful boys,

two year old David Raymond and 6 month old, Michael William.

Douglas worked for Solar Turbines, on Pacific Highway.

They lived in Clairemont and attended Pioneer Church.

In 1962, Margaret Elizabeth was born.

The family moved to Mission Hills in 1963.

They worshiped at First Church,

downtown before making their spiritual home at MHUCC.

Douglas was a quiet man.

His happiness came from the joy that others experienced.

Steadfast and loyal,

he was a treasured husband, loving father and AWESOME grandpa.

This gentleman's quiet spirit will forever watch over his loved ones.

Douglas is preceded in death by his second son, Michael and sister Shirley.

He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara,

oldest son David, daughter, Meg (Jerome),

Grandchildren: Sean (Lissie), Erica (Evan),

Christopher (Kimberly), Jeff, Mandy, Jennifer,

Samantha & Erin and great-grandchildren:

Danny, Teddy, Evee, Margo and Lili

A service will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2014

at Mission Hills United Church of Christ

4070 Jackdaw Street

San Diego, CA 92103

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to:

Mission Hills United Church of Christ building fund or

San Diego Hospice