Carrol Brown was born on July 9th, 1932 to Bert and Gladys Brown in the Sturgeon Valley District. He has two siblings, an older brother Garnet and a younger sister Bernice. They moved from Sturgeon Valley to Mont Nebo where they continued their childhood.

Dad worked for Northern Forest Products in Prince Albert, drove gravel truck, worked in Edmonton, and other various jobs but found that his true passion was the farm.

Dad met mom, Grace Johnson, and they were married on Nov 29th, 1958. She always said that she fell for his blue eyes, long eyelashes and good looks along with a case of Spearmint Gum.  They resided in Cameo on the Will and Arletta Brown farm. Within a couple of years, they had their first child, Valerie.  Beverly was born in the following year.  Six years later Merv came along, and another six years later, along came Juliane. After her, the family was complete.

Dad loved his grandchildren. One of Dad’s favorite traits which he taught us all, is the ability to cherish the times we have. He had 8 Grandchildren and 7 Great-grandchildren and had a special place for each one of them. Each grandchild could tell you so many special stories where they shared so many great experiences with him. They also spent hours together watching “Just for Laughs” on the T.V.

Dad loved to travel. Even if it was a Sunday drive to PA for a burger, he just loved to jump in his truck and drive. He loved to look at the crops growing and watch them progress. He also really enjoyed buying groceries and it was his challenge to get all the good bargains. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to visit and laugh with friends and family. Dad also really likes his Chev trucks. He loved practical jokes and everyone loved playing practical jokes on him.

Dad has overcome so many health challenges through the years. These last few months have been the hardest as he was unable to be at home. Dad was able to stay connected with family and friends, even during busy times with his cell phone. He even was checking up on the progress of the combining. Dad fought hard and we know one thing is that he hung in to see that we finished harvest this year. It was a challenge for all the farmers this fall and it paralleled his health struggle. He hung in till we got ‘er done. Sadly, Mr. Carrol Elwood Brown, passed away peacefully on the early morning of Thursday, November 17, 2016 at the age of 84 years.

Carrol is lovingly survived by his wife of 58 years, Grace Brown; his children, Valerie Robin and her children, Jennifer (Grant) Thiel and their children, Breck, Dalen, Elayna and Leanna; Jaime (Mike) Partyka and children, Trey, Thane, and Aline; Bev (Don) Nikolaisen and their children, Bailey and Shaye; Merv Brown and his children, Shelby and Colby; Juliane (Dion) Lamontagne and their children, Graham and Dustin; his siblings, Garnet (Shirley) Brown and Bernice Anderson; his sisters-in-law, Margaret Agrey, Eileen Krgovich, Kate Gabrielle and Shirley (Al) Larsen; his brothers-in-law, William Johnson, Clarence Johnson and Aaron (Arlene) Johnson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Carrol was predeceased by his parents, Bert & Gladys Brown; his parents-in-law, Olaf & Ruby Johnson; his son in-law, Claude Robin; his siblings-in-law, Annie (Gunner) Rask, Ida (Frank) Peake, Gail Johnson, Les Johnson, Ernest Johnson, Dorothy Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Ole Anderson, Marvin Agrey, Mike Krgovich, Andre Gabrielle; and his niece, Gwen Anderson. 

A Memorial Service in honor of Carrol took place on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Parkside with Pastor Chris Dean officiating. The interment followed in the Parkside Cemetery. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Carrol to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the choice of the donor. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com   Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Tammy Smart – Director (Shellbrook 306-747-2828).

• Date : 2016-11-17