Claron Brown

Claron Brown, 100 of McPherson passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014, at The Cedars Health Care Center in McPherson, KS.

He was born on March 30, 1913, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Oscar J. and lone (Kincaid) Brown. On March 28, 1937, he married Alvera McEwen in Rolla, KS. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2000. He was also preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Carl G. Brown.

He was active in the Church of the Brethren, the peace movement, and CROP Walk among other things.

Survivors include four daughters and their husbands: Paul and Dorothy Brown Brumbaugh of Joliet, IL; Jim and Winifred Brown Neher of Kechi, KS; Cecilio and Rosalie Brown Falcon of Amarillo, TX; and Dave and Lethia Brown Draves of Decatur, IL; nine grandchildren, and 25 great grandchildren. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday March 9, 2014 at the McPherson Church of the Brethren. Burial of cremains will take place at a later date at the Rolla Cemetery in Rolla, Kansas.

Memorial donations may be given to the Church of the Brethren Disaster Ministries or to the McPherson Church of the Brethren in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 N. Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Claron Brown please visit our Sympathy Store.