76, passed peacefully in Scottsdale, Arizona, on July 14, 2012. He was born on December 30th, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to loving parents David Joel and Mary Vivian (Moeller) Brown. He enjoyed being an entrepreneur for most of his life, serving in the Navy Reserve, and his family and friends. He is preceded by his parents; sister Mary Rita McBroom. He is survived and loved by sons David K. Brown, Steven M. Brown, Joseph M. (Kim Nelson) Brown, Christopher M. (Elba Moreno) Brown; daughters Kimberly A. Brown, Tracey J. (Michael J.) Stewart; grandchildren Tiffany Brooke Eurich, Ian Carver Brown, Malia Brown, Shannon Marie Grinstead, Ryan Tyler McGill, Charles William Grinstead, Nelson Alexander Brown, Manakai Brown; great-grand children Krista Star Eurich, Vivienne June Dankers. Viewing is scheduled for 12:30PM, Sunday, July 22, 2012, at Green Acres Chapel of Light, 401 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85257, and Funeral begins at 2:30PM.