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Melvin Brown
December 4, 1954 - February 25, 2015
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On February 25, 2015, Mr. Melvin Brown of Elk Point passed away at the age of 60 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Iris of 35 years; 1 son & 2 daughters, Charissa Brown of Vermilion, Travis (Megan) Brown of Leduc & Jasmine (Spencer) Tiedemann of Leduc; 4 grandchildren, Aidan, Brantley, Lily & Jacob; loving mother, Emily Brown of Vermilion; father- & mother-in-law, Henry & Ann Ewanec of Myrnam; brother-in-law, Dennis Ewanec of Myrnam; sister-in-law, Connie (Art) Brodbin of Clandonald; niece & nephew, Kali & Thomas Brodbin. He was predeceased by his father, Arthur Brown. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m. at Allied Arts & Leisure Centre, Elk Point. Pastor Kelly Sibley will be officiating. Cremation has taken place. If desired, donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Cross Cancer Institute c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com.
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From: Vera and Bill Blazenko
Relation: Close friends of the family
Our sincere sympathy to Iris, Charessa, Travis and Jasmine in the loss that has effected so many. We go back a long way and are truly saddened.
From: Bill and Vera Blazenko
Relation: Close friends of family
Sincere sympathy to Shirley (Lance) in the loss of your brother. Our friendship with Melvin was very dear to us.
From: Vera and Bill Blazenko
Relation: Close friends of family
Our sincere sympathy to Emily in the loss of Melvin. We also share in your grief of knowing Melvin from a baby to manhood. We go back a long way and are truly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
From: Ethel (Bezpalko) Tacey
Relation: friend of the family
Emily,Iris and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.May his memory be eternal.
Glen and Ethel Tacey
From: Gordon Blazenko
Relation: Friend of the Brown family
I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to Melvin’s mother Emily Brown, his sister Shirley and all of the other members of Melvin’s family, especially his wife and children.
I have not seen Melvin since childhood, but I stayed a few summer vacations with Melvin and the Brown family and those times remain amongst some of my warmest childhood memories — bringing the cows home for milking, hunting groundhogs, and climbing in the hayloft. These were all great adventures for a city boy like me, and Melvin was my summer friend from the country who showed me round the farm. I was truly grateful for his brotherly leadership and I hope these memories will help everyone who loves him realize that he is remembered warmly much farther away than many of you may ever have realized.
Gordon Blazenko (son of Bill and Vera Blazenko of Langford, BC)
in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
From: Gary/Sharon Algot
Relation: Friend
Iris and families: our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the fact that Melvin is at peace.
Gary and Sharon Algot
From: George Blazenko
Relation: Family Friend
Emily, Shirley, Lance & family. Deepest condolences on your great loss. I have the fondest memories of playing on the Brown family farm many, many, many years ago with Melvin and Shirley closely watched by Arthur and Emily. I cherish these memories forever.
From: Loretta Stich
Relation: cousin
Dear Iris and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you . Sorry I could not be there. Loretta and Gordon Stich
From: Wayne and Brenda Blazenko
Relation: friend
Emily, Iris, Shirley and families,
We are so deeply sorry to her about Melvin’s passing. He will certainly be missed by those who knew him. Our thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow..
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Date & Time:
March 4, 2015
Beginning at 11:00am
Location:
Allied Arts & Leisure Centre
57 Avenue
Elk Point, AB Canada T0A 1A0
57 Avenue
Elk Point, AB Canada T0A 1A0
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Memorial donations will be gratefully accepted to:
Canadian Cancer Society or Cross Cancer Institute c/o 5626 – 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1
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