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110 East 12th Street
Vancouver, Washington
YVONNE MICHELLE "SHELLY" BROWN
June 28, 1963 ~ Dec. 10, 2009
Yvonne Michelle "Shelly" Brown, 46, of Vancouver, WA, died Thurs., Dec. 10, 2009 at her home. Shelly was born on June 28, 1963 in Washington, D.C. Her parents are Robert Bung Chew Tom and Denise Hole.
On Sept. 7, 1991 she married Alan Edward Brown in Fairfax, VA and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple, UT , on Sept. 8 1992.
Shelly was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served an honorable mission in Melbourne, Australia. She loved serving in the church and her favorite calling was as Stake Girls Camp Director when she lived in Utah.
She lived life to the fullest making every day count
and filled with joy. Shelly loved traveling, cooking,
quilting, photography, and any craft projects you can think of,
especially if it meant she could use her Cricut machine.
Shelly is survived by her husband, Alan; two sons, Stephen and Jared, all of Vancouver; her parents, Robert and Denise Tom of Scottsdale, AZ; sisters, Terri and Vanessa (husband Michael Munnerlyn); brother, Richard; and loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be held on Sat., Dec. 19, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Vancouver LDS 1st Ward Chapel, 9729 NE 50th Avenue, Vancouver. Viewing will take place at Vancouver Funeral Chapel, 110 E. 12th Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fri., Dec. 18, 2009 and one hour prior to services at the church.
Memorial contributions in her memory can be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Alan Brown, 3703 NE 80th St., Vancouver, WA 98665.
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I'm so sorry to hear the news. I really looked up to Shelly through out my teenage years. Everybody loved her bubbly, optimistic attitude. I loved spending time with the Brown family, playing with the boys (Stephen and Jared, you probably don't even remember me...you were so little when I babysat you). I remember when Shelly did Terina's hair and make-up for Prom (I wasn't old enough to go). I thought Terina looked like a dream, I couldn't wait for Shelly to make me look like that when I turned 16. Shelly was so much fun she will be greatly missed.
Brooke Miller (Newkirk)
January 5, 2010
My thoughts are also with Alan, Stephen and Jared. Shelley was a wonderful woman who always lived her faith. She was a special lady on earth as she will be in Heaven.
Jeff Johnson
December 20, 2009
I will always keep in mind Shelly's big smile, great positive attitude, her desire to live life to the fullest, and how much she loved her family! Thank you Shelly for your listening ear at a time when I needed it the most! ...wishing much comfort to Alan, Stephen, and Jared...
Robbyn England
December 20, 2009
I want to convey my deepest condolences to Alan, Stephen and Jared. Boys, I always enjoyed seeing your mom's smile when she was with you guys. Take care,
Tom, Geri, and Noel Brown
Tom Brown
December 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and pray for your comfort. I am so glad that I recently saw you and Shelly at the Festival of Nativities. I wil always remember her tenacity for life and her positive attitude.
Ericka Newkirk
December 19, 2009
I will never forget Shelly – her smile, her laugh, her always-positive attitude, the love she had for her family, how much she delighted in each and every milestone in her boy’s lives. She was an amazing woman.
Jill Miller
December 18, 2009
We remember the good times walking and doing ceramics and getting togeather with neighbors.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Ellis and John Hannon
December 17, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Melanie Coffey
December 16, 2009
Shelly was a wonderful friend to many and will be missed. My prayers are with her lovely family.
Sherri Turley
December 16, 2009
I'm so grateful for having known Shelly during the ABINADI production. She threw herself so completely into that production. It was there that I had the opportunity to feel of her love for life, the passion she felt for her family, her joy in service, and her constant creativity. Her courage and values will continue to inspire me.
Marsha Stum
December 16, 2009
I cannot imagine your loss. Shelly was an amazing example to me and I will miss seeing her at church. May a spirit of Peace embrace you and your family at this time. You are in my prayers.
Althea Siemer
December 15, 2009
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