GEORGE WILLIAM (BILL) BROWN January 15, 1945 – March 21, 2011. Bill, 66, was tenderly let go into the loving arms of Jesus on March 21, 2011 as he was surrounded in love by his family at his home in Grandview. Funeral: 10:00 A.M. Friday at First United Methodist Church of Grandview. Visitation: 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home in Burleson. Burial: Grandview Cemetery. George William “Bill” Brown was born in Fort Worth, Texas. During his lifetime he lived in Haltom City, Maryland, California, Dallas, and moved to Hurst in 1956. Bill is survived by his wife of 43 years, Karen Gooch Brown, two daughters and their spouses, Shanna Mattson and Blake of Waco and Shellie Ahrens and John of Fort Worth; his grandchildren Carlyn and Courtland Mattson, who were a significant part of his life; brothers Ben James Brown and Betty Willis of Weatherford, Tommy Michael Brown and Nancy of Hurst; sister Jeannette Brown Connor and Michael of Hico; nieces Heather Brown Bush, Melinda Brown, Nicole Connor, and Megan Connor, whom he very much adored. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Austin Brown and Jeanette Townsend “Polly” Brown. “Who’s Who” in Basketball and voted “Friendliest” in his senior class, Bill graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 1962. He played basketball at Del Mar Junior College and graduated from Texas Wesleyan University in 1970. Bill’s first job out of school was with J.C. Penney. From there he went on to work at Bell Helicopter International, Peterbilt, and ultimately opened “Salads & Such” restaurant in Hurst. It was sold in 2001 to allow Bill and Karen to retire to the country. Bill’s passionate hobby for over 40 years was ranching and raising Santa Gertrudis cattle, a love passed down to him from his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. He served as President of the Premiere Santa Gertrudis Association and served on the Board of Directors in different capacities during his more than 20 years of involvement with the Association. He loved showing cattle with his daughters and nieces and he enabled a number of kids to raise and show their own cattle. Pallbearers are Richard Crabtree of Hurst, Dick Fletcher of Homestead, Florida, David McDonald of Grandview, Jerry Stults of Lillian, John Underwood of Southlake, Jim Wisniewski of Southlake, and Granville Zimmerman of Bedford. Memorials may be made to First Methodist Church of Grandview or the National Santa Gertrudis Youth Foundation Scholarship Fund c/o Bill Brown Memorial Scholarship. Karen and her family wish to express their deep appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and other caregivers, as well as the many friends and family who have helped Bill during his hard-fought battle with cancer.
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I first met Bill in Junior High School riding the school bus. We were friends for over 50 years, but that was not unusual for Bill. He had many life time friends and was loved by all of them. I was never around Bill that I was not laughing and having a great time. He always put a smile on my face and I will miss him, but I am grateful that he no longer has to deal with the suffering. I know he is with God now and I know that will give Karen and his family comfort.
Mr. Brown will be very much missed. His smile, his laugh was what we saw first when he and Mrs. Brown enter the doors of his granddaughter and grandson’s school. He was a joy to sit by and talk to even if it was just a few words because we were watching our kido’s play volleyball or performing in a play.
May God bless each and every one of you and give you all the strength to heal.
With all our Love,
Bye Dad, for now! I will see you in heaven one of these days! I miss you and love you so much!
Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Every time I think of Bill, I see a gentle man with a smile on his face. And I see you, Karen, right beside him – the love of his life. I thank God for allowing me to share in your life within our church family and for the fun we had together at church events. Bill will be sorely missed by those he touched. You are all in my prayers.
Tommy,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Take strength in your faith that one day you will be reunited with Bill at Christ’s side.
The Muehlstein family of Grapevine, Texas, sends their sincere sympathy to the family of Bill Brown. We have many wonderful memories of him during the time we spent with the National Santa Gertrudis Association. Bill’s family can be assured that now he is certainly in the presence of the Lord.
Johnny Muehlstein
Aaron Muehlstein
Adrian Muehlstein
April Muehlstein Kirchenbauer
Karen and Family,
Just recieved your message about Bill. We will never forget him, Karen. He was such a great guy, friend, father, son and husband. Thoughtfulness and kindness are my rememberances of him. Many loving memories are rekindled today. Love you very much and am praying for all of you!
Gladys Brown and family
We would like to send our sincere sympathy to Karen and the Brown family on their loss. God will give you comfort and strength through this time of sorrow..We have known Bill along time through showing those beautiful “Red Cows” that he loved. I had the pleasure to work with Bill on the Premier board and always valued his input..He will be missed by all.
Karen: I will always remember our days in scouts. What a sweet time. Bill was an awesome Dad and Husband, always a gentleman. Larry and I will be thinking of you in the coming days.
Love
Shellie & Family,
You are all in my thoughts & prayers! Shellie is a dear friend of mine & I love her to death! May God give you peace and comfort in the days & weeks to come!
In Christ,
LaShelle Damron
I spent a lot of time with Melinda doing our best to drive him crazy! It never worked. He was always willing to work with us at the Stockshows. My heart goes out to all the family. Miss all of you and praying for you.
So many fond memories of Bill. Not one I can think of that does not bring a smile to my face. Praying for his family. I know that he and my grandpa are up there lookin down and “Talking Red Cows”
Mrs. Karen, I will always remember the advice and knowledge I learned from Mr. Bill. He was one of the most genuine men I have ever met. I will miss our conversations and looking at good cattle. You are in our prayers.
I am truly blessed to have known Bill , I will always remember him with a smile on his face. He has touched so many lives. I know he has done his job here on earth, and is now in heaven. We love you very much.
There are days that will never be forgotten and the day that Karen and Bill came into our gallery in Kennebunkport, ME. is one of those times! Who would have ever thought we had a Texas Connection? It had to do with Bill’s time at Bell Hellicopter. Just amazing!!! God will take care of Bill as Bill as taken care of everyone in his life on earth!!
We are so sorry to hear about Bill, but we know that he is in a much better place and we will see him again, Karen if we can do anything for you, get in touch with. Bo really loved Bill like a brother and will miss talking to him.
We are so sorry to hear about Bill. I just found out about his passing, due to a search of Santa Gertrudis breeders and I was looking to see if Bill was still in the business. What a shock that all I found was his obit. Again, I’m so sorry, Bill was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet.