Marilyn Louise Brown
March 03, 2018
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Marilyn Louise Brown, 89, passed away March 3, 2018 at Taylor House. Visitation will be held Monday, March 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, and the funeral service on Tuesday, March 6 at 11:00 a.m. at Windsor Heights Lutheran Church, 1240 66th St in Windsor Heights, IA with burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Marilyn was born September 24, 1928 to Daniel and Edna (Paetow) Wurm in Gross Pointe Park, MI. She graduated from Capital University in Columbus, OH with her Bachelor’s in Public School Music Education in 1950. Marilyn taught for three years until her college sweetheart, Edward Brown graduated from seminary. The couple married on August 29, 1952 and served together in New Lebanon, OH and Peace Lutheran Church in Southfield, MI. Marilyn taught catechetical classes, and was the director of the choir and bell choir. She also enjoyed sewing, knitting, and quilting. Upon their retirement, Marilyn and Ed visited multiple foreign countries and retired in Des Moines.
She is survived by her husband, Edward Brown; daughter, Candace (Marvin) McNabb; son, Tim (Lori) Brown; grandchildren, Rachel (Benjamin) Cerra, Rebecca (Christopher Sembower) Schumacher, Corey McNabb, Christine and Erica Brown; and great-grandchildren, Luke and Leah Cerra with Margaret Louise on the way.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH, Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, IA or Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, IA. Condolence expressions at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisle and Julia Shires
03/06/2018
We were truly blessed in the short time we got to know Marilyn and Ed at the Walnut Creek "Y". Ed and Family are in our prayers.
George ans Janet Hanusa
03/05/2018
We will miss a dear friend and are deeply saddened for the loss her family is experiencing. We pray with you for God's abiding strength and for trust in the promise of the resurrection, knowing that whether we live, or whether we die, we are the Lord's.
Jane Rowe
03/05/2018
With deepest sympathy and much sadness, Ed I am lifting you and your family in the Lord's Peace and Comfort. Marilyn will be so missed by her "Y" family.
Mary Gutierrez
03/05/2018
So sorry to hear of your loss.May you find comfort in GOD's word. Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 37:11,29.
Lanna Hoskins
03/05/2018
My condolences to the family of Ms. Marilyn Brown. May you find peace and comfort through the grace of God and your memories.
But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Phyllis Goodman
03/05/2018
Dearest Ed and family,
I am so shocked and sad that youve lost a lovely, lovely lady. I apologize for not being able to attend her visitation, I wish I could give Ed a big hug for being the loving husband he was to her. Bless her.
Deborah
03/05/2018
My condolences to the family of Marilyn Louise Brown. I know this is a sad time for you, cause the hurt and pain that comes with losing a loved one can sometimes feel so unbearable that we might feel we can't go on. Almighty God will give you the strength to cope with your loss. Philippians 4:13, "For all things I have the strength through the one who gives me power."