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KELVIN CLEO BROWN

Born: Apr 15, 1927

Date of Passing: May 08, 2015

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KELVIN CLEO BROWN The family of Kelvin Cleo Brown sadly announces his passing on May 8, 2015 as a result of pulmonary fibrosis. Kelvin was born in Ridgedale, Saskatchewan April 15, 1927, the middle child of Cleo and Eleanor Brown. He left the farming life to pursue an engineering degree at the University of Saskatchewan and after graduating moved to Toronto. It was in Toronto and working for A.V. Roe Canada as an engineer on the Avro CF105 Arrow and the Avrocar, that dad met the woman who would become his wife, Elizabeth (Bette) Allen. This past February they celebrated 61 years of marriage. It was an exciting time in the aerospace industry and Kelvin loved traveling to the U.S. for discussions with the U.S. Air Force and manufacturers. When the government cancelled the Arrow program, Kelvin chose to stay in Canada to be close to relatives and raise his family turning down the offer of a position with the Mercury Space program (became NASA) as many of his colleagues did. Bette had been selling Tupperware at the time and the opportunity came for the family to move to Winnipeg and introduce this revolutionary new product to Manitoba, Saskatchewan and N.W. Ontario. Together they grew their Tupperware business to one of the top distributorships in North America impacting the lives of many along the way. When not working, Dad loved spending time at the cottage in Lac Du Bonnet. Always an engineer, he could be found puttering around on the island, designing a new project, improving his solar and wind energy system or riding his tractor. Faith, Family and Friends were the focus of Kelvin's life. Kelvin was predeceased by his parents, sister Doreen, brother Jim, and son Dennis. He leaves to cherish many wonderful memories, his wife Bette, son Dave and daughter Olwyn Lewis (Dave) and the lights of his life, grandchildren Jarred, Kaitlyn, Keelyn and Ezra. An amazing husband, father, brother-in-law, father-in-law, papa, uncle, cousin, friend; he will be missed but not forgotten. Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive, Winnipeg. In lieu of flowers, donations can made to Manitoba Brain Injury Association Inc., Special Olympics Manitoba, or a charity of one's choice. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race and I have remained faithful"
Publish Date: May 13, 2015

KELVIN CLEO BROWN Kelvin Brown, beloved husband of Bette, passed away peacefully at the Riverview Health Centre, on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the age of 88. Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, one son and families. Kelvin was predeceased by son Dennis in 2008. Memorial service will be Friday, May 15, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at Westwood Community Church, 401 Westwood Drive. Complete obituary to follow. FRIENDS FUNERAL SERVICE 204-339-5555
Publish Date: May 9, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 13, 2015

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • My condolences to Bette and her family at this time. May you find comfort in all your memories. - Posted by: Helen Skinner (Friend) on: May 14, 2015

  • Bette, David, and Olwyn,I was sad to hear the passing of Kelvin, but almost immediately I was transcended to the 60's when Jim and I sank your canoe at Lac du bonnet, and Kelvin in his calm and quiet way said, "that's alright we'll get it back". And I still view the home movies when you folks brought over to our house the first snowmobile I had ever seen, and Kelvin taking us for rides along Sturgeon Creek. My thoughts are with all of you. - Posted by: Brian Wortley (Friend of the family) on: May 14, 2015

  • Dear Bette, Olwynn, Dave and families, So sorry to say good bye to Kelvin. After reading his obituary it is obvious that your many many beautiful memories that will help you deal with this time of grief. Thinking of all of you Warm regards, Deanna and Rob - Posted by: Deanna Skinner and Rob Dexter (cousin) on: May 14, 2015

  • I was lucky to meet Kelvin & Betty, they remind me of back home. Their faith, Family and good friends. His smile & love for life was infectious, he was so proud of his wife, children and was super proud of his grandchildren. And he loved the lake.I am sure you will all remember times there,I will miss not giving the summer hair cut :-).Hope all of your sorrow now turns to great memories. So sorry for your loss, my thoughts & prayers go out to all of you - Posted by: Carillee (friend) on: May 13, 2015

  • My sympathy to Olwyn, Dave and girls on the passing of your father and grandfather. Blessings of comfort and peace to all who mourn his passing. - Posted by: Merle McTaggart () on: May 13, 2015

  • Our prayers and thought go out to the family. With sympathy, Larry and Linda Kyrzyk. - Posted by: Linda Kyrzyk (friend) on: May 13, 2015

  • I got to know Kelvin and Bette when I started selling tupperware back in the 80's. Kelvin was always smiling, ready to help whenever needed and was just a genuinely nice person. I was so sad to hear of his passing and my condolences go out to Bette and their family. - Posted by: Olga vanDam (Family friend) on: May 12, 2015

  • My heartfelt condolences go out to Bette and her family May he rest in Peace. - Posted by: Dave Kaplan (Customer at one time) on: May 10, 2015

  • Kelvin and the whole family quickly became friends when we bought a cottage on Lac du Bonnet. Kelvin's love of the lake equaled, and possibly exceeded ours. He will be missed. Our love and thoughts to the whole family. - Posted by: Megan Sandy (Cottage Family) on: May 09, 2015

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