Paul "Bud" Brown's Obituary
Paul G. "Bud" Brown died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A memorial service will be at a later date. Bud was born April 2, 1923, in Story City. He was the son of Grant and Cora (Madden) Brown, and the youngest of nine children. He married Mildred Biggerstaff Aug. 30, 1945, and farmed in this area until they moved in 1959. He worked 30 years at the USDA. After retirement he enjoyed burning wood by the lake and crafting wood silhouettes. In his spare time he liked to travel and spend time with his family. He attended services at Harvest Evangelical Free Church in Story City. Bud is survived by his wife; daughter, Bettina Ruleman and husband, Gary, of Weyers Cove, Va.; son, Drexel Brown and wife, Kathy, of Timberville, Va.; and daughter, Melody Griffin and husband, Nathan, of Boone. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one sister, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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