Jim Brown has rounded third and is headed home. Surrounded by his family, he passed away April 11, 2017, at Laramie Hospice after a heroic struggle with Inclusion-Body Myositis (IBM). Jim was born December 8, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. He eventually moved to Laramie where he graduated from high school in 1945. He joined the Merchant Marine for two years, then returned to Laramie. While attending the University of Wyoming he was drafted. After serving in the Army in Korea he returned to Laramie and spent the next 35 years in the wholesale food distribution business. Many will remember Jim from the years Snowy Range Distributing served the local community and surrounding areas. After other ventures on the road, he returned to end his work career with Modern Printing where, as a delivery man, he was the Director of Outdoor Operations. He was known for his faith, kindness and humor. Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce Brown; children, Amy Welsh, Amber Brown and Charlie Brown; and grandchildren, Louise Welsh, Rachel Welsh, Jackie Welsh, Margaret Welsh, Sterling Brown and Brigitte Brown; his nephew Joe Ewing; and niece, Ann Reeves. Jim was a member and supporter of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, the Cowboy Joe Club and University of Wyoming athletics, Myositis Foundation, the Moose, the VFW, American Legion, the Elks, Masons, Shriners, and Jesters.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church with the Very Reverend Stephen Askew celebrant. Inurnment will follow at St. Matthew’s Columbarium.
So sorry for your loss. Jim was the nicest man you could ever meet. He made me laugh in he fall (early to mid 80's) when he would book airline tickets for the World Sries. Never really sure where the series would be played he covered all the bases and booked tickets to all the playoff cities under the names M & D Brown, knowing we could always cancel and change the M(mom) and D(dad) to Joyce and Jim.
Joyce and family, Jerry and I wanted to tell you we were sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You took such good care of him over the long course of his illness. His death will bring many big adjustments. Our prayers wish comfort for you in the months to come. We were sorry we could not be there with you Tuesday. Irene and Jerry
Joyce, Amber and Family, You have our heartfelt condolences on the with Jim's passing. He was a great man who'll be missed by many including his close friends. George ask to express his deepest sympathies as well on the passing of a great friend of many years. Laramie will certainly miss him, his great smile and wonderful sense of humor. Sincerely, Mike, Cathy, George & Rich Harokopis
Dear Brown Family I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was such a good man an Dad
Joyce and family, I am so truly sorry for Jim's passing. I have many memories of him as a child because we were one of the families that had a "Meat Locker" at Snowy Range. He will be remembered fondly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Many blessings to your family and much love.
Joyce & Family...So saddened to learn of Jim's passing. I have great memories of Diane and I visiting and sharing laughs on visits to Laramie. Please convey to all my deepest sympathy. Tom Moore