September 1, 1923 April 13, 2013
The eldest son of William (Billy) and Norma Brown. Dad was predeceased by his brother, Ray; sisters, Barbara and Patty. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjie and their four children, Ken (Jennifer), Kathy (Eric), Heather (Duncan) and Paul (Zuzana); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He spent two years in the Air Force during WWII and went to UBC upon his return graduating with a B.Com. He and his family moved from Vancouver to Victoria in 1965 to take on the challenge of establishing the BC Medical plan. He was a key figure in the plan and he took great pride in his role. Dad was passionate about golf and the eternal quest for the perfect swing. He always enjoyed good conversation accompanied with the occasional chocolate bar. He and Marjie travelled extensively but he was always happy to be home in “the best city in the world.” Dad was a very content man who always saw the good in everyone and his happiest times were spent with his family. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
The family will be holding a private memorial in honour of his wishes. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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M P Tricia Horne
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Joe & Grace Rogers A Fond Farewell Aloha from your friends at at Hale Kai O’Kihei
Condominium in Maui. We always looked forward to your visits to your condo. Joe & I especially enjoyed the several
US Thanksgivings we shared together. We really miss your
presence among us at other times of the year also and your
smiling face and “happy go lucky” attitude. Our thoughts and
prayers are with Marjie and your family. JOE & GRACE
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Wendy Beach Mr Brown (as he was always called) was a great boss. Always had a good word for everyone. I’m sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. From a former BCMed employee, circa 1968.
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John and Jean Canova Dear Marjie and family,
We send our condolences on your loss.
John and Jean
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Henry K. Low I am sadden to hear one our best clients of Mcdermid, Miller & Mcdermid has passed. Alan was our client with the late colleague of mine, Mr. Alan Snell when I was a young broker there in 1980’s. Even tho, I was never his broker, Alan and I became good friends for many years. Although I had left Mcdermids and joined Scotiamcleod ten years after, we would see each other passing on the streets and exchange our pleasantries. I remember Alan as the most kindest and caring person anyone could meet. He always ask me how I was and how was the family and I always returned the question how was retirement and of course hows the the family too? Henry, everyone is fine and its just wonderful he would reply about the retirement years, no more decisions, no more fighting with management. I’m a free man who can do and go as he pleases. Thats how I remember Alan. A gentleman, a father, a friend and a not bad stock picker as far as I remembered. I will miss him and my thoughts are also with the family of Mr. Brown.
Henry K. Low
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Jan and anna Klinka To Paul and Zuzana;
We are deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your loved ones -Your Dad and Grandmother.
Jan and Anna Klinka
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Paul Traunweiser So sad to read of Alan passing . I have to many memories to list growing up next door and haviing a second family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time Paul
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Wayne and Tana Paul
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
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Glenn Brown Our sincere condolences. Uncle Alan always had a way of making his nieces and nephews feel special — he always wanted to know what we were up to. He will be missed by all of us.
Love
Bonnie & Glenn
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Elizabeth Eley-Round Mom, my sisters and I pass on our condolences to your family. Alan was the best!
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Mary Ellen Carlyle Ken and family
Very sorry for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family
Mel, Brian, Robbie and Jamie
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Ken Worth Mrs Brown, Paul and family;
Quite sad to hear about Al. All of our gang has good memories of him throughout the years. There are plenty of stories and anecdotes which typify the patience he exhibited when Paul and his friends would gather at the family home and inevitably some form of mish-mash or a scheme would develop and he would have to get involved. Paul, your Dad (and Mom) were always quite gracious to have us into their home, despite the fridge door being opened too often! Please know that my thoughts are with the family.
Ken Worth
P.S. I always thought his silver Cougar was the coolest car. I believe he quite enjoyed driving that one.
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Kevin Poole I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Alan. My thoughts are with your family.
Kevin
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mike & trudy briggs Very sorry to hear of your loss……our thoughts are with all of you.
Marjie & family, Please accept my deepest sympathy. Alan was a lovely man and a good friend I will remember of the good times you & he, John & I shared over the years. Tricia.