The couple lived in Omaha until 1952 when they moved to Sioux City. There her husband managed the Buck's Shoe Store which he later purchased. In 1964 they moved to Fremont when they purchased the Buck's Shoe Store here. They owned this Fremont store until their son Kirk became the owner in 1986. Doug continued working there until he retired in 1994.
She was a member of The Presbyterian Church, a 50 year plus member of Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of Eastern Star, member of Sat Ra Temple No. 59 Daughters of the Nile of Omaha, and she was a member of the former Fremont Nile Club. She was an avid bridge player.
Survivors: daughter - Vickie and husband Anthony Martinkus of Ft. Collins, Colorado
2 sons - Craig and wife Cheryl Brown of Omaha
Kirk and wife Mollie Brown of Fremont
8 grandchildren
1 great grandchild
sister - Doris and husband Duane Clough of McCook, Nebraska
She was preceded in death by her husband F. Douglas Brown in October of 1996.
Services will be held in The Presbyterian Church, Fremont, on Saturday, May 15th, at 10 AM. An Eastern Star Service, conducted by Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 will be followed by a Memorial Service with the Rev. Bill Bowers officiating. Memorials are suggested to The Presbyterian Church.
The family will be receiving friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel Friday evening, May 14th, from 6:30 PM to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Jennifer Tiemann
Pflugerville, TX Thursday, May 13, 2010 Grandma, I am certain Jesus has prepared a lovely place for you in his house; just as you always did for us. I will never forget coming over to your house for Sunday dinners. You made the BEST cheesy green beans that I will continue to make for my children and grandchildren. I have very fond memories of sitting at the kitchen table with you drinking coffee (yes, you let me have a little bit), eating your famous apricot bars and playing HI-HO Cherry-O while we would visit Thank you for driving me to ballet lessons all those years. I looked forward to seeing you every week. I can't tell you how happy I am that you have finally been reunited with Grandpa. I look forward to seeing y'all in heaven with lots of hugs and kisses. I love you. Love Always, JenniferMarianne (Rasmussen) Stewart
Council Bluffs, IA Wednesday, May 12, 2010 For everything there is a season, And a time for every matter under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; A time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing; A time to seek, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to throw away; A time to tear, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate, A time for war, and a time for peace. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Bill & Kris Farris
Marshalltown, IA Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Craig and Brown Family, We are sorry for the passing of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. You will all be together again someday.