Forrest Brown Obituary

To Sandy, Travis, Mary, Zara our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you. My name is Susan Spangsberg Vogel and my husband is Kirk Vogel. I am so saddened to hear about Dr. Dean. I got a call from my sister Karen Spangsberg Roberts, as the Browns lived down the street from us in Durango, Co . My sister Karen and I used to babysit their child Travis when he was little. Dr. Dean and Sandy used to give out trident sugar less gum at the holiday time when after babysitting for them. Dr. Brown enjoyed gardening a lot and sometimes, and my mother Shirley Spangsberg would give tips to Dean on what should be planted in the different areas in the flower garden. Dr. Brown was a very kind man and I enjoyed talking to him if he was outside doing flowers or grass when I was out riding my bike on the weekend. Dean had a great smile and he was a fisherman who enjoyed being up at electro-Lake .He was a wonderful man and he will be greatly missed!!!! Sandy you are in our prayers.

Love from your good neighbors The Spangsberg-Vogel Family and Karen Spangsberg Roberts family.

Dr. Brown was my childhood dentist and I recall picking out a toy from his wicker fishing basket in the office after every appointment. He was always kind and friendly, making otherwise anxious visits much easier for a child. Thanks for your compassion, Dr. Brown

I'm sorry for your loss.

Dear Sandy, Travis, Mary and Zara Rose,
My sincere condolences. My heart goes out to each of you and all of your family and friends. Dean was a true friend. He helped me to become a better person and dentist. We shared many times together and many many laughs. What a guy!
All love, Bob Daniels

Sandy, I was saddened to learn of Dean's passing.

With my love, prayers, and condolences,
Sharon (Horyna) Hauge

Dean was a fantastic mentor to me when I started my dental practice in Durango and a wonderful friend. He helped me in so many ways when I started my practice next to his and invited me to Electra to share his knowledge on fishing as well. One memorable occurance is when I asked him if he would take me and my dad who was visiting from SD fishing. With some hesitation he agreed even though it was a busy time for him. My dad surprised Dean with a large container of walleye cheeks, a delicacy for Dean. From that point on dad was always welcome at the cabin :). I will miss him. Jeff Nelson

My deepest condolences to Sandy and Travis, Mary, and Zara. I have a lot of childhood memories with Dean & Sandy, as well as tagging behind Travis like a puppy when our families went to the lake to fish. My mom worked for Dr. Brown for years, and I can hear his laugh even now and remember how warm and kind he and his family have always been. My thoughts are with you as you mourn, and I send wishes for peace and comfort as you come to terms with this loss.

I was introduced to Dean by Dr. Ken Wilson, oral surgeon, after being referred to Dean by Ken. The first dentist I met recommended that I get several teeth pulled and referred me to Ken and luckily he informed me that he didn't think I should get any teeth pulled and referred me to his personal dentist Dean in 1974.
That started a fantastic friendship with both Dean and Ken.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Sandy and their extended family.
I missed Dean as my dentist from the moment he retired he was by far the best dentist I have had in my whole life and he saved ALL of my teeth.
He had a great sense of humor and was a highly skilled outdoorsman.
The favorite times I enjoyed with Dean were meeting him at the Solid Muldoon enjoying a few libations and discussing experiences of living in Durango.
The last years I rarely saw him other than bumping into him on the street or at WalMart.
He loved his family with his whole heart and soul and they had a great ride through life.
REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR EXTENDED FAMILY

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dr. Brown was a friend and mentor. Along with Dr. Mike McCanlies and Dr. John Hayhurst, they inspired and enabled me to forge my own path through the world of dentistry. A trail that I continue to break today after 55 years.
I was blessed to have made crowns for him. He was my personal dentist when I was a young man. I can attest to his greatness as a dentist. I will always be thankful and will never forget Dean Brown.

Sending love to Sandy, Travis, Mary and Zara Rose. I will always treasure the time I spent at Electra Lake with Great Uncle Dean. I loved listening to him tell stories about growing up in Kansas with my grandma. He taught me so much about fly fishing and I will always think of him when I'm on the water. He will be dearly missed.