Noel Alva Brown, Jr.

Noel A. Brown, Jr., 87, longtime resident of Moses Lake known to most as the stamp man passed away at home May 3, 2013. Noel was born to Noel, Sr. and Laura Brown in Alameda, CA. on July 23, 1925. He was a Navy veteran, joining right after graduating high school in Fresno, CA. He served 3 tours and taught 6th grade grammar in Fresno. He moved to Moses Lake in 1978 with his loving wife of 43 years, Bonnie Brown, who preceded him in 1997 and his daughter Ardis in 2005. He is survived by his son Stanley Brown of Los Angeles, CA., his brother Charles Brown of CA and step-daughter Judy Kirkland of Texas, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid stamp collector and conversationalist. Loved by family, liked by many, he will be missed and remembered well. Per his request, no services will be held. He would like to say thanks to his caregiver Arlene Collier for taking care of him in the final years and thank you to the staff at Columbia Physical Therapy & Moses Lake Clinic for keeping him on his toes. Arrangements after his departure from this world were undertaken by Carver Funeral Home. Thanks to their staff for their fast and caring service.