Hamor Brown

Born into new Life--HAMOR BROWN

I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining.
I believe in love even when I am alone.
I believe in God even when He is silent.
Author Unknown: submitted by Roberta Hogan


Hamor Hugh Brown, 83 years old
Known as: Dad, Grandpa, Papa Hamor, Brother, Uncle, and Friend, "Junior" (by his parents), and "Brownie" (by his co-workers)

Resided in Denver, CO for almost 59 years

DEATH
Day and Date: Saturday, January 29, 2011
Place: Hallmark Care Center, Denver, CO
Cause of Death: Leukemia and Bladder Cancer

LIFE

Born August 7, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to Hamor Cecil Brown and Grace Tilley. Has one sister, Lois Colson, 81 of Erie, CO.

CHILDHOOD
School: Attended Grove City High School
Childhood Friends: Paul Maule of Santa Monica, CA, Bill Fergussen of Grove City, OH, Dick Hughes (deceased) of Grove City, OH.

MARRIAGE
Married Mary Annetta Byrd in Grove City, OH on October 26, 1951 after "dating" Mary and both of her little sisters, Iva and Roberta. Divorced in 2010 after 59 years of marriage. Hamor always considered Mary's family his own and they have honored him as their brother. Hamor loved his family and made no distinction as to in-laws.

MILITARY SERVICE
Enlisted in the U S Navy near the end of WWII. His duty stations included: Lake Erie, NY, Bainbridge, WA, Guam, Hawaii, and Japan. Hamor was proud to serve his country. He enlisted on the same day as his Uncle Paul Tilley and his cousin, Jack Reber. They all went their separate ways, and one day his cousin went to the mess hall in Hawaii, and Hamor ran the mess. Their Uncle was serving in the mountainous region of Hawaii, so they had a joyous reunion so happy that all had survived the unknown.

Hamor was extended an Honorable Discharge at the rank of Boatswain Mate 3. He was proud to know he would be buried at Fort Logan Military Cemetery with Military honors, along with his father, a WWI veteran.

One of Hamor's most valued possessions is a picture taken at the graduation of his Grandson, PFC Daniel Perry from boot camp. The picture has Dan in the middle of his father, David Perry and Hamor. Dan is shaking hands with both his elders at the same time. He cried proud tears every time he shared this picture with friends and family.

Hamor went to the World War II memorial in October of 2008. He was honored by this experience, mentioning that people in airports stopped and clapped to honor flight attendees and that, for him, this acknowledgement of his service was cherished. We are so grateful that he was well enough to go to Washington DC to visit the Lincoln Memorial, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Vietnam Memorial, Korean Memorial and the Pentagon, Washington Memorial and two Naval Museums during the two day trip to DC. He was also privileged to meet Senator Bob Dole, who was a strong advocate of the building of the World War II Memorial.

We are honored to have the men in this family who so bravely served their country for no other reason than it was the right thing to do. Hamor Cecil Brown, US Army WWI, Hamor Hugh Brown, US Navy WWII, Dennis Dillon Byrd, US Navy WWII, Harold Eugene Willis, US Navy Pearl Harbor, David Alan Perry, US Marine Corps Vietnam, Michael Allan Costello, Sr. US Air Force Vietnam, PFC Daniel Elliot Brown Perry, US Army, currently stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany and to Deploy to Afghanistan summer of 2011.

EMPLOYMENT
Coors in Golden, CO, White Star Linen, Denver, CO, MidWest Steel, Denver, CO, Zimcor Steel, Littleton, CO

PLACES OF RESIDENCE
Grove City, OH Golden, CO Arvada, CO Denver, CO

HOBBIES
Fishing, Camping, NASCAR, Travel, Roller Derby, Board Games, Cards, Dominoes

RELIGIOUS
Long standing member of Park View Baptist Church; served as an usher and greeter. Loved his church family and regretted not being able to attend. He was so pleased when his church family would come for his birthday dinner, or stop by and visit. Your calls visits and cards meant the world to Hamor.

Hamor's last wish was that through his death, someone might come to know Jesus as his or her Savior. If you have any question in your mind about eternal issues, please contact any family member or Pastor Dawson. Hamor's confident faith helped him to live, and die, without fear for his future.





FAMILY
Survived by his sister, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and so many beloved Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews too numerous to name. Following are Hamor's immediate family members and their families:

Sandra Schubauer
Michael Costello, Jr.
Malissa Costello
Cameron Moore
Denise and Brad Wicks
Tassion Wicks
Tristin Wicks
David Michael Wicks
Linda McClain
Steven Perry
PFC Daniel Perry
Extended Family:
Lois Colson
Cindy Walker
Amy Adamo
Nicholas
Jeff Colson
Jennifer, Jonathan, Carla, Taylor
Iva and Gene Willis
Jennifer and Paul Warrington
Cole, Luke, Beau, Emma
Heather and Hugh Fitzpatrick
Colin Fitzpatrick
Roberta and Hank Hogan
Kerrie Hogan
Sherrie and Dale Sellmer
Levi, Shannan
Peggy and Lee Housley
Billy, Hope
Minnie Byrd
Rebecca Chace
Owen and Lori Chace
Haley, Callie, Kaity and Alex
Matthew Chace
Betty and Jim West
Nicole and Adam Burris
Earl and Sherry Byrd
Brent and Claire Byrd
Parker
Rachel and Bill Caulk
Kayleen Byrd
Bonnie and Brian Selby
Brooke, Ryleigh, McKenna, Sydney, Amanda
Jack Reber, cousin
David Perry
Michael Costello, Sr.

Preceded In Death:
Hamor and Grace Brown, parents
Shelva and Mabel Byrd, parents-in-law
Dennis Byrd, brother-in-law
Carl Colson, brother-in-law
Faith Selby

Life is a Vapor
by Mabel Byrd Barboe
(Hamor's Mother-in-Law)

Life is but a vapor,
One short breath and I'll be gone,
The world may soon forget
I walked this way.
The precious Love of Jesus
Will go with me on and on,
And I will dwell with Him
Forever along the way.

Goodbye my Brother
Roberta Hogan
(Hamor's Sister-in-Law)

He stood tall and proud,
And was Always kind
He believed in the Lord
And lived by his word.
He always had a smile
He seldom frowned.
He was there with a hug
Whenever you were down.
He loved family and friends
And always offered a helping hand.
He will be missed so much,
But remembered always as a husband,
Father, brother and friend.