Donald A. "Don" Brown

Donald A. "Don" Brown, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, Kansas. He was born January 28, 1926 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Dorance and Rose (Copp) Brown.

Don graduated from Lawrence High School in 1946 and attended the University of Kansas. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during WWII. He was a member of IBEW Local Union 226 and was employed by Shrake Electric Company before retiring.

Don married Mary L. Chubb on August 28, 1948, after he returned from the Navy. In 2022, Don and Mary celebrated 74 wonderful years of marriage. Together they raised three sons and built their own home across from Lake Shawnee in Topeka, Kansas. Don and Mary traveled extensively throughout the U.S., enjoying their retirement together. For many years, they spent winters fishing and beach combing in Florida and Texas, often traveling with family or good friends. In addition, they traveled to Alaska by recreational vehicle twice, driving thousands of miles and making many hours of scenic videos. Mary preceded him in death on May 2, 2023. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Junior Brown, Robert Brown, David Brown and Virginia Little.

Survivors include his sons, Steven Brown and his wife Rhonda, Tecumseh, Kansas; Bryan Brown, Jenks, Oklahoma and Allen Brown and his wife Theresa, Folsom, California. Seven grandchildren also survive, Erin (David) Landreth, Topeka, Kansas; Jared (Bree) Brown, Navarre, Florida; Julie (Jason) Hiebert, Canton, OK; Nick (Julie) Brown, Santa Barbara, California; Megan Brown, Redwood City, California; Sydney Brown, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Parker (Marcela) Brown, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Four great grandsons survive, Ethan Brown and Owen Brown, Navarre, Florida and Joshua Brown and Benjamin Brown, Santa Barbara, California and another great grandson due in May 2025. Also surviving are his siblings, James (Ann) Brown, Smithville, MO and Shirley (John) Sparks, McLouth, KS.

Private graveside services will be held in Mount Hope Cemetery.

Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka, Kansas is assisting the family with service arrangements.

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