Jerome Brown
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Jerome Brown
Surrounded by his family, Jerome Donald Brown passed away in Portland, Ore., on September 22.
Jerome was born in Corvallis, Ore., the only son of Berniece Davidson and Donald James Brown. Jerome spent his early years in Glide, Ore., moving with his family to Sitka, in 1967.
Jerome was a logger and later a part owner of Sitka Fuels. He delighted in planning parties and spending convivial hours with his many friends, which led him naturally to open All About Parties and Grants Pass Rental Company in 2000.
Jerome loved being a member of the business communities in Sitka and Grants Pass. He ensured for many years that Sitka’s Fourth of July had a stellar fireworks display, and engaged in quiet acts of charity while manager of Sitka Fuels.
In Grants Pass he was a supporter of the Boys and Girls Clubs and other civic organizations.
Jerome will be missed by his children, Justin of Sitka, Vanessa of Grants Pass, and Heather Brown of Sitka, as well has his mother Berniece of Sitka; and sisters Gretchen, Ellen and Laura.
He is also survived by his previous wives Lynda Brown and Linda Cheyney.
During his fight to survive multiple myeloma, Jerome was buoyed by his absolute delight in his granddaughter Maya, and he looked forward to the birth of his grandson, Bennett.
Jerome will be missed by his many dear friends who stood by him during his illness, especially Nancy Kuykendall, Brandi Patterson, and Donnie Siewell.
A celebration of Jerome’s life will be held at a later date. Contributions in his memory can be made to the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley, 203 SE 9th St. Grants Pass, OR 97526.
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February 2005
Photo caption: S&S General Contractors crew bury conduit along Sawmill Creek Road as part of a sewer line project. They’ve been working only at night, using portable lights to direct traffic. Sitkans living between Shotgun Alley and Indian River Road are asked not to use drains or toilets Thursday as pump stations will be turned off.
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February 1975
Photo caption: Five players selected for the first All Tournament team in the American Legion Southeast Alaska Basketball Tournament hold their trophies. From left are Jeff Klanott, Klukwan ANB; Rick Ludigsen, Ketchikan Webber Air; Al Kookesh, Angoon ANB; Terry Friske, Klukwan ANB; and Mike Erickson, Ketchikan Webber Air.
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