BROWN Grave Stones

BROWN, George Walker: February 21, 1884 - May 22, 1957 {also on L'Hirondelle grave stone page}

BROWN , Lucy: February 8, 1886 - December 18, 1972 {also on L'Hirondelle grave stone page}

Lucy L'Hirondelle married George Walker Brown (1913)

Block 16, Lot 5 & 6

BROWN, Patrick Hector: July 12, 1922 - May 14, 1998

Patrick (Paddy) Brown, 75, of Grande Prairie
   Patrick (Paddy) Brown passed away on Thursday, May 14, 1998 at the age of 75 years, after a lengthy illness.
   Patrick was predeceased by his father George Brown, mother Lucy Brown, brothers Lloyd Brown, John Brown and Donald Brown and sister Julia Sieben.
   He leaves to mourn his sisters Violet (George) Knight, Rachel Tink, Gerrie (Gordon) Edginton, twin sister Patricia McIntosh, Doreen (Terry) LiveIton, his cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
   A graveside service was held on Wednesday, M ay 20, 1998.
OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL
10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie
Telephone 532-2929
"Dedicated Service Since 1915"
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 May 1998,  Thu - Page 5

Block 16, Lot 8

BROWN, Lloyd August: 1925 - 1973

Lloyd Auguste Brown
   Lloyd Auguste Brown passed away at the age of 47 years. Mr. Brown was born at Morinville, Sask., and has been a resident of Grande Prairie.
   He leaves to mourn his passing 3 brothers, John, Woking, Donald and Pat, Grande Prairie. 6 sisters, Mrs. Violet Knight, Grande Prairie, Mrs. Julia Sieben, Chilliwack, Mrs. Gertrude Edgington, Sunset House, Mrs. Rachel Tink, Clairmont, Mrs. Patricia McIntosh, Sardis, B.C., Mrs. Doreen Livelton, North Vancouver, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father George in 1957 and his Mother Lucy in 1973.
   Funeral arrangements were held June 14, at 2:30 p.m. from the Oliver Funeral Chapel with Fr. R. McNally officiating, interment followed in the Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   Pallbearers were Melvin Brown, David Brown, George Brown, Bryan Tink, Elmer Ford and Darrel Tink.
   Donations to the crippled children's fund would be appreciated.
   Arrangements were by the Oliver Funeral Home.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 14 Jun 1973, Thu  •  Page 13

Block 16, Lot 7

BROWN, Donald George: 1919 - 1989 {also on Rycroft grave stone page}

Donald George Brown
   Mr. Donald George Brown passed away at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Saturday, July 8, 1989, at the age of 69.
   He was born at Slave Lake, Alberta. on September 17, 1919. He was raised in the Glen Leslie area, and farmed in Teepee Creek from 1942 until 1970, at which time he moved to Grande Prairie.
   Donald is survived by his wife Pat, children, Melvin (Karen), Betty (Orval) Sorken, David (Peggy), Dale (Trish). Helen (Jim) McQuaig, Russel (Gail), Brad (Linda), Lorne (Elaine). Ted (Leona), Ron (Eveline), and Kelly, also daughters-in-law Patricia Brown, and Maureen Sabourin: 20 grandchildren. and 1 great-grandchild. Donald is also survived by one brother Patrick. and sisters, Violet (George) Knight, Julia Sieben, Gerte (Gordon) Edginton, Rachel (Roy) Tink, Patricia McIntosh, and Doreen (Terry) Livelton, also sister-in-law Babe Brown: and numerous nieces and nephews.
   He was predeceased by his father in 1958 his mother in 1972, two brothers,. and one infant sister.
   Funeral service for the late Donald Brown will he held at Christ Church Anglican, 6610 Poplar Drive, Grande Prairie, Alberta, on Thursday, July 13, 1989, at 1 p.m., with the Rev. Canon E. P. Williston and the Rev. Canon Isaac Graham officiating. Interment to follow at the Glen Leslie Cemetery. Following the interment service friends are invited to join with the family in the Teepee Creek Hall for a time of fellowship.
   Visitation for family and friends will be held at the Oliver Funeral Chapel, Grande Prairie, on Wednesday evening. July 12th, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
   In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Respiratory Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.
   Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Oliver Funeral Chapel and Crematorium, Grande Prairie, Alberta. Telephone
532-2929.
 CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 11 Jul 1989, Tue  •  Page 2

Block 52, Lot 1

BROWN, Helen "Pat": November 1, 1921 - March 1, 2015 {also on Rycroft grave stone page}

Pat Brown
   It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear Mother, Grandma, great-Grandma and great-great-Grandma, on Sunday, March 1, 2015, at the age of 93.
   She will be sadly missed by her 11 children: Melvin, Betty Sorken (Orval), David (Ellen), Dale (Alejandra), Helen McQuaig (Jim), Russel, Brad, Lorne (Elaine), Ron (Eveline) and Kelly. Daughters in-law: Karen Brown, Pat Schultz, Maureen Ophus, Linda Martin, and Moe Brown.
   She will remain in the hearts of her 27 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Jim and Bruce (Evelyn); sisters in-law: Pearl McLaughlin, Violet Rycroft and Jenny Rycroft.
   She was predeceased by her husband Donald, her brothers: Eric (Rita), Bob (Mildred), Theodore, Sam (Gertie), Mark (Ruth), Gordon (Dorothy), Danny and Monty; sister in-law Edith; daughters in-law Trish and Gail Brown. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother, caring friend, great cook, excellent berry picker and accomplished moose meat butcher.
   She has given us so much and we are so fortunate to have received her love, humor and family; and will be forever in our hearts.
On Saturday, March 7th, 2015 the family will hold an open house from 2:00 - 5:00 pm with a celebration of life presentation at 3:00 pm at the Teepee Creek Hall.
   Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralchapel.com

Pat Rycroft married Don Brown (1942)

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EDGINTON, Gordon: 2000 {also on Edginton grave stone page}

Gordon  W.  Edginton
   Gordon W. Edginton passed away suddenly at Sylvan Lake, Alta. Gordon was born in Nacusp, British Columbia. He farmed in the Sunset House area for many years. In 1976 he retired from the farm and moved to Creston, B.C. Gordon lived in many places and settled in Sylvan Lake in 1991.
   Gordon leaves to mourn his wife of 51 years, Gertrude, and many other relatives and friends.
   A Service of Remembrance for the late Gordon Edginton will be held from the Chapel of the Sylvan Lake Funeral Home, Sylvan Lake, on Saturday, July 22, 2000 at 2:30 p.m.
   As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may he made to the Alberta Heart and Stroke Foundation, or to the charity of the donors choice.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 21 Jul 2000, Fri - Page 4

EDGINTON, Gertrude: November 30, 2004 {also on Edginton grave stone page}

Gertrude Edginton of, Grande Prairie,
   Gertrude Edginton resident of Grande Prairie, passed away at the QE II Hospital on Tuesday. November 30, 2004. Gertrude was born at Sawridge (Slave Lake) and moved to the Grande Prairie area, early in life. She grew up and went to school in the Glen Leslie area. Gertrude worked in and around Edmonton, farmed in Sunset House area for many years and retired to various locations through B.C. and Alberta before returning, to Grande Prairie for the last three years.
   She will be sadly missed by her sisters Violet Knight and Patricia McIntosch: sisters-in-law Patsi Brown and Babe Brown and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gertrude was predeceased by her husband Gordon, Parents Lucie and George Brown; brothers John Brown, Donald Brown, Lloyd Brown and Paddy Brown; sisters Julia Seiben, Doreen Livelton, Rachel Tink and Edna Brown.
   A memorial service will he held at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel on Saturday. December 4 at I p.m. with burial of ashes in Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   LIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM TELEPHONE (780) 532-2929
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 02 Dec 2004, Thu - Page 7

Gertie Brown married Gordon Edginton

Block 66, Lot 6

FORD, Harold E.: December 30, 1912 - June 21, 1968 {also on Ford grave stone page}

FORD , Julia A.: June 1, 1915 - May 29, 1997 {also on Ford grave stone page}

Julia Ford Sieben, 81, of Grande Prairie
   Julia Ford Sieben, a longtime resident of The Bezanson area, passed away peacefully at Heritage Lodge on May 29, 1997. She was born June 1, 1915. Julia was active in her community. She and her husband Harold owned and operated Ford's store and had the post office until his passing, She then moved to Chilliwack to assist her widowed sister Pat, It was there that she met and married Jack Sieben. They then moved back to retire in Grande Prairie.
   Julia leaves to mourn her passing her children, Elmer (Joan) Ford, Jim (Donna) Ford, Kay (Keith) Coney, Danny (Marion) Ford, and Judy Purves. She is also survived by five granddaughters, six grandsons, twelve great-grandchildren, five sisters and one brother. Julia was predeceased by her husband Harold Ford in 1968 and second husband Jack Sieben in 1985, one son-in-law Mark in 1996, one granddaughter Charlene and great-granddaughter Desiree in 1986, two grandsons, Ernie Ford in 1988 and Jamie Ford in 1994.
   Cremation will take place and a family service will follow in the Bezanson Church on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 p.m.
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 30 May 1997, Fri  •  Page 5

Harold Ford married Julia Brown (1936)

Block 29, Lot 8

KNIGHT, Violet E. Knight: 1914 - November 29, 2007 {also on Knight grave stone page}

Violet E. Knight
   Violet E. Knight (1914-2007) long-time resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, passed away at the QEII Hospital on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the age of 93 years. After numerous moves as a child, Violet and her family settled in the Grande Prairie area where she resided all of her life. She will be sadly missed by her children; Allan and his wife Darlene, and Bonnie Macklin as well as her seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her sister Patricia MacIntosh, her sister-in-law Patsy Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. Violet was predeceased by her husband George, her brothers John, Donald, Paddy and Lloyd Brown, her sisters Rachel Tink, Julia Seaban, Gertie Edginton and Doreen Livelton.
   The funeral service was held at Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel on Monday, Dec. 3, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. If friends so desire donations may be made to the QEII Hospital Foundation or the charity of one's choice.
   Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversgrandeprairie.com
   Oliver's Grande Prairie Funeral Chapel & Crematorium
CLIPPED FROM - The Daily Herald-Tribune, Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, 02 Dec 2007, Mon - Page7

Violet Brown married George Knight (1936)

KNIGHT, George E.: August 1910 - March 1999 {also on Knight grave stone page}

George Edward Knight, 88, of Grande Prairie
  
George Knight, resident of Grande Prairie, Alta. passed away in Grande Prairie on Saturday, March 13, 1999 at the age of 88 years.
   George leaves to mourn his loving wife of 62 years, Violet; his son, Allan his wife Darlene and their family, Lori and her fiancee Stuart and Troy; his daughter, Bonnie Macklin and her family, Deryle, Brent and his wife, Sue, Wade, Royce and his wife, Dara and Tanya and her fiancee, Bill; his sister, Edith Wilson; special niece, Marjorie, as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other family members.
   A graveside service was held on Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at the Glen Leslie Cemetery.
   In lieu of flowers, donations in George's memory may be made to the Grande Prairie Care Centre.
   OLIVER'S GRANDE PRAIRIE FUNERAL CHAPEL 10005-107 Ave., Grande Prairie Telephone 532-2929
The Daily Herald-Tribune Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada16 Mar 1999, Tue  • Page 5

Block 5, Lot 7 & 8

MCINTOSH, Patricia (Brown/Ford): July 12th, 1922 – November 14th, 2012 {also on McIntosh & Ford grave stone page}

Patricia Dorothy (Ford) Brown McIntosh
On November 14, 2012 Patricia passed away at the age of 90 years. She is survived by her children, Sylvia Houle, Wayne Ford, Gil Ford, Duncan McIntosh, Doreen Oosterhuis, Joyce Helmers and Jayson McIntosh; 10 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Pat was predeceased by her husband Vernon Leslie Ford (1962), and husband Gordon McIntosh (1966), and son –in-law Raymond Houle (2012). Pat passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Grey Nuns hospital in Edmonton after a brief illness. Pat was the last line of the Browns consisting of 6 sisters and 4 brothers. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at the Westlock Funeral Home Monday, Nov 26, 2012 at 10 a.m. Donations gratefully accepted by Stars Air Ambulance c/o 10004-105 Street, Westlock, AB T7P 1V2. Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (780-349-3474)
Posted on Westlock Funeral Home & Crematorium Ltd. (web site)

Patricia Brown married Vernon Ford then Donald McIntosh

Block 29, Lot 7

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