Don Claude Brown

February 2, 1918 - January 28, 2017

Dr. Don C. Brown of Downey, Calif. Passed away at his home on Sat. Jan. 28, just 5 days before his 99th birthday. He lived at this residence with my mother since 1954.


Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle is survived by his wife Eleanor, son David, daughter Sharon, 8 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.


He was an Anesthesiologist at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, for many years, retiring at age 67.


He was an Avid Adventurer and excelled at World Class Mountain Climbing, Cycling, Marathons, Gymnastics, and Body Building. He was a good friend of Jack LaLanne and one of the last of the Muscle Beach gang. Other interests include Adventurer’s Club, Magic Castle, and the Circus.
He really lived a full and storied life and we are so Blessed to have had him for so long!
You are missed already Dear Daddy. We’ll see you in Heaven.


All our Love, Your Family

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