Carl Sherman Brown

Carl Sherman Brown obituary

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

Carl Brown Obituary

Carl passed away on February 08, 2013 after a tough battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully. Carl was born February 25, 1929. He will always be remembered as a man of integrity, pride and a love for his family that was unconditional. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. He was a Veteran, a Teamster, an over the road truck driver and partner in the family business. Most importantly, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a hero to his son and he will be missed more than words can explain. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Diane Blackwell; and his sister, Ruby Cruse. He is survived by his wife, Josephine "Jay" Brown; his son, Bobby Brown; grandchildren: Bobby Brown, Jr., Courtney Brown, Rachelle Ferguson, Janice Titus, and Dennis Blackwell; as well as 10 great grandchildren. The viewing will be Thursday, February 14, 2013 between 5:00-8:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013 all at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. A dinner reception will follow at the Olympian Plaza Reception and Event Center, 975 South Union Boulevard. Private inurnment will take place at the Shrine of Remembrance Mausoleum's Pope John Paul II Memorial Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Veteran's Administration. Online Condolences: ShrineOfRemembrance.com

Published by The Gazette from Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2013.
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margie Marshall

February 19, 2013

RIP Mr Brown. you fought a hard, hard battle. I pray for comfort for your family.

Carolyn Sweet

February 17, 2013

Internal light

Duane Hewson

February 16, 2013

Our condolences to your family, Carl was an amazing man who did alot with his life, he was a gentle man who cared and loved people and his family.

Stay strong as that is what he would have wanted.

Duane Hewson

February 16, 2013

Dear Aunt Jay and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all during this sad time. Love Michelle, Steven and Paige

Michelle McCaffrey

February 15, 2013

Bobby our condolences from Western Omelet we are very sorry for your loss

Bill Borders

February 15, 2013

Bobby: my sincere and deepest condoleences. We have all been truly blessed by his presence in our lives. He became my role model for me at a very early stage in my life. His work ethic is unsurpassed. I have always admired the deep bond you two share. I see that bond in you and little bobby. Give mom my love. Iam out of town on business. My presence will be with you. Gods blessings, jimmy

jimmy rhue

February 15, 2013

So sorry to hear of the loss to your family.Bobby has told me so many good memories he's had of his father Carl... May the lord free Carl of the pain and suffering.

John Schoen

February 14, 2013

May our precious Lord Jesus hold you in the palm of his hand. You are in my heart and prayers. Much love and sympathy to the Brown family.

Sally Dwyer

February 14, 2013

Aunt Josephine and Family;
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Carl. Please accept our condolences. I always liked him, and so did my mom and dad. He will be missed by everyone.

Mike & Cheryl Arrigo

February 14, 2013

Prayers are going out to your family. May you find peace in the knowledge that he left this earth peacefully and awaits you in a better place. Hugs, Diana O'Hara

February 13, 2013

Dear Bobby and Mary...
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad... I know how hard this is, I just lost my Mom 7 months ago... It's 100 times harder than I thought it would be... Remember all the good times you have shared... And hold on to those memories each and every day... Take good care of each other and your Mom, as she will need you two the most in the comming months...
Heaven is the most beautiful place on earth, and your Dad is there, free of all his pain...Your in my thoughts and prayers...
All my Love to you both...
Our Loss...Heavens Gain...

Jill Jantzen

February 13, 2013

Dear Josie and family, We are happy that you found a man like Carl to spend your life with. We have fond memories of all the times we had at family gatherings. Take care and thinking of you at this sad moment.
Love, Joe and Camille Mosco

Joe and Camille Mosco

February 12, 2013

Aunt Josie and family. My sympathy for you and family. He was a good person. I always will have fond memories of him.
Love, Eileen Mosco

Eileen Mosco

February 12, 2013

Dear Aunt Josie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Uncle Carl was a very nice man.. He will always be remembered as a good person, father and husband.
Love to all of you,
Ellen and Ray Headley and family

Ellen Mosco-Headley

February 12, 2013

Your father was a very special person in your life, so I know this is really hard for you. Take comfort in knowing that you took such good care of him and did everything you could for him. He is with God now, and he is out of pain. Love never dies, but remains always in your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you and comfort you.

Debbie McCarty

February 12, 2013

Pop,

We will miss you every day. You were the foundation of our family. I am very thankful that there is no more pain and I know that you are surrounded in beauty and peace with our Father in heaven.

Mary

February 12, 2013

To Carl Brown
May you rest in peace

Carol Magee

February 12, 2013

To the brown family my prayers are with you. I know it's hard loosing a parent but there is no more suffering for him. I lost by mom in 98 she had cancer and heart trouble. god always has another plan when he takes our love ones that's why we have angels.

barbara mccormick

February 12, 2013

Rachelle, my thoughts are with you and your family. With love, Connie Ferguson

February 12, 2013

Thoughts and Prayers to the family and friends. May god, the love, and the memories comfort you through this sad time and always. Sending love from Indiana

Sherry Lambert

February 12, 2013

Poppa, I will miss you until we meet again. Keep the gardens of heaven growing and beautiful. I will cherish memories of you forever. I love you SO much.

Shell Bell

February 12, 2013

Good morning DAD, preparing to go to Mass, my way of getting my personal direct communication to you until I see you again, FOREVER. You deserve to dwell in The House of our HOLY FATHER. I love you, your entire FAMILY loves & misses you. SHORTY, SHELL BELL, COURT SPORT, MARY, MOM , BOB CRUSE, your precious GRANDAUGHTER'S, too many to mention. We will chat in a bit. I love you DAD.

February 12, 2013

Rest in Peace Carl for your in Heaven now with the Lord Jesus.We will miss you but know we have to let you go,for you can only take this trip your self to Heaven as we will one day.Thank you for letting us be a part of your life with your son Bobby as he read all the post from fb to you. God Bless the Brown Family. Roxie in FL

Roxie Wallace

February 12, 2013

Its is so hard when you loose a loved one. But you do have the good memories and when feeling down, think of those. my prayers go out to you and the family.

sherrie Nordstrom

February 11, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. But remember he will always be with you. Love never dies. You and family are always in my prayers.

Claudia Hellmuth

February 10, 2013

Love to you and your whole family

Paulette Beach

February 10, 2013

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Janet Lines

February 10, 2013

Sending condolences to my other family. Carl was a one of kind Man who I had the honor to know and who treated me as a family member. I know he is with the Lord and he is at peace,no more pain,no more suffering. May God wrap his arms around the Brown & Blackwell family and give them strength. I Love you and so does God.
Clarinda Yarbrough

Clarinda Yarbrough

February 10, 2013

I did not you or your dad but I have been following your postings on facebook. I recently lost my mom to cancer and i know there are no words to ease your pain. Stay strong and lean on your loved ones during this difficult time. God bless you and your family.

kim devers

February 10, 2013

I have no words that can ease your pain or your loss...just please know my thoughts and my prayers go out to all of Carl's family and friends.

Linda Regis

February 10, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

February 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss my heart goes out to you and your family and my prayers are with you and your family

samantha black

February 10, 2013

So sorry about your dad

yvonne begin

February 10, 2013

Bobby and family, please find comfort that has has a very special angel in heaven. Bobby, he will live on in your heart.

Mary Horton

February 10, 2013

so sorry for your loss

rudy martell

February 10, 2013

Uncle Carl will always be remembered with such love and admiration. Much love from all of the Cruse family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bobbie Cruse

February 10, 2013

One of the very best men i have had the honor of knowing, RIP Down Town Carl Brown i will never forget you , always in my heart ....Dave Wood

Dave Wood

February 10, 2013

so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with your family

Wendy Schmeltz

February 10, 2013

So sorry for your loss Bobby my heart and my thought go out to you and your family God Bless you all we love you Bobby

February 10, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss Bobby and your entire family. I didn't meet him but through Bobby's facebook posts I grew to know him. Please know that you now have a guardian angel watching over your entire family. His courage battle has inspired me to continue to fight for what I want. May God watch over all of you. RIP Carl Sherman Brown!!!!

Linda Johnson

February 10, 2013

He was a wonderful man, Bobby. He is now at peace, but will be in your heart forever. I lost my dad in 2004, and I still grieve everyday. Remember all the good times you had with him. Your Dad was a great role model. You are a great man, Bobby. I dont know you personally, but Im glad you share your stories with everone. RIP Carl Sherman Brown.

Carol Magee

February 10, 2013

Bobby so sorry to hear of your loss. He will be with you always....he will live on in your heart and mind!

Lemonte Burns

February 10, 2013

My condolances to you Jay, Bobby and the rest of the family. A beautiful life now entering the arms of the Lord. May you find peace during this difficult time. Keep those memories of love and faithfulness close to your heart. RIP Carl Brown.

Jacki Brusseau

February 10, 2013

So very sorry for your family's loss. I lost my father to cancer as well. Know that your father is cancer free and a wonderful Angel watching over you.

Kim Morris

February 10, 2013

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS BOBBY AND YOUR FAMILY, THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN HAVE GAINED ANOTHER TO WATCH OVER US ALL . HE IS FINALLY IN PEACE . GOD BLESS JENN WILLIAMSON

JENN WILLIAMSON

February 10, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Frances Ferguson

February 10, 2013

praying for you and your family to find peace in this time of grief

February 10, 2013

to the family, i am so sorry to hear about mr brown passing away, just know hes not in pain any more, you all will be in my thoughts and prayers, god bless you all

patricia blevins

February 10, 2013

Our condolences to the family of Carl Brown. Carl was a devoted family man and I am thankful for having met Carl years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Jim / Judy Hernandez

February 10, 2013

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