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David Joseph Brown, 56

| March 9, 2010 12:37 PM

In Loving Memory of David Joseph Brown who went home to be with his Father, at age 56, Friday, March 6, 2010, at Kootenai Medical Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. David was born Sept. 6, 1953, in Detroit, Mich. He was the son of Jack (John) Brown and Caroline G. DeCheney, both of Michigan.

David’s family moved to San Jose, Calif., where he grew up and attending Piedmont High School earning records and his letter in track. He was an Eagle Scout, Assistant Scoutmaster and finished high school at South High in Sheboygan, Wisc., where he graduated an honor student. He enlisted in the Navy at age 17 and served his country for a two-year tour in Vietnam as a Navy Seal and given an Honorable Discharge. He returned to Sheboygan to his family and met his wife Janis.

He was an honor graduate of Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland, Wisc., where he received his associate’s degree as a Computer Network Specialist. He was also a self-taught man with accomplishments in many trades.

David is survived by his wife, Janis and son Jason; his two brothers, Scott and Clint and three grandchildren, Drayden, 9, Ashwin, 2, and Rajah, 1.

He is preceded in death by his father, John Brown; mother Caroline Brown and sister Kathy Brown.

David has a strength and zest for life with a wonderful sense of humor and a very special laugh. He loved anything to do with the outdoors and donated his time and services helping the elderly and disabled.

A memorial will be held from 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at the family home, 2863 W. Versailles Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Friends are welcome. Contact (208) 659-8129 or (208) 659-5644.

Please sign David’s guest registry and view his online memorial at www.englishfuneralchapel.com.