Josephine “Jo” Brown
January 11, 1918 ~ December 14, 2008
Brown, Josephine “Jo”, played her last trick and won the bridge hand on December 14, 2008 when she passed away. She was born on January 11, 1918 to Dennis and Molly OHare of Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her husband Hilton J. “Jack” Brown and an infant son, Joseph. She will be missed by her children Michael (Traci) Brown of Derby Kansas; Vicki (Finas) Skeers of Tenino, WA; Bob (Debby) Brown of Wichita and her nine grandchildren. She left behind many friends and acquaintances from 60 years in Wichita and over 50 years of managing “Jack” Brown and Associates. A celebration of her wonderful life as a believer in Christ, her love of family and friends will begin with a rosary at 6:00 PM December 18 and a funeral mass at 10:30 AM December 19. Both will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Catholic Charities, 532 N. Broadway, Wichita 67214. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.
A celebration of her wonderful life as a believer in Christ, her love of family and friends will begin with a rosary at 6:00 PM December 18 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
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Dear Mike, Vicki, and Bob, I was saddened to hear about aunt jo. This has been one hell of a year. No doubt my mom was there waiting for her to show her her around. I will be thinking of you all as we try to get through this christmas season without our moms.
I was sorry to read of your mother’s passing in today’s paper. You may not remember me, but I worked for/with your mom & dad (& Woody) for several years while I was in college, and during the summers (early 1970’s). They all treated me like family, and it was a great place to work! Your mom seemed to be the calming force in the office, and was a dear and gentle soul! One of my favorite memories of your mom was watching her knit a beautiful afghan for a church raffle — it was fun watching the progress she’d make every day. She finished it in time for the weekend raffle, but she brought it back to the Office on the Monday following the raffle. When I asked her why she hadn’t given it away, she informed me that I HAD WON IT!!! and she was delivering it to me! I have used it often, and still use it to this day, thinking of Jo Brown whenever I do! The world was a better place for her having been here. My condolences to all of you in our loss.
Dear Mike, Vicki, and Bob. I am truly sad about your mom’s passing. She was an incredible woman – tremendously independent yet supportive and loving. She has joined all of the great ones in our family who have gone before her. I pray for your strength as you go through this Christmas season and the future days without your mom physically on earth. However, her spirit will surround you in all that you do. Love, Pam, Brad, and Colleen