Member of Palisades Lions Club Charles Richard Brown, who had lived in Pacific Palisades since 1953, passed away March 14 after a brief illness and hospitalization. He was 91. Born on December 7, 1916, outside Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Charlie married Louise Huchermmann in 1941 in El Reno, Oklahoma, and moved to Los Angeles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the European theater. Later, he was a truck driver for building and pipeline companies for over 30 years. Charlie and his wife were active members of the First United Methodist Church in Santa Monica and traveled extensively throughout the world until her passing about 10 years ago. In Pacific Palisades, Charlie was one of the founding members of the local Lions Club and served as president and in other executive positions. ‘The members could always rely on Charlie to be there at fundraisers and help search for ways to raise money for various charities and community projects,’ said Lion member Jeanette Griver. ‘He was also very supportive of bringing women into the club and encouraging them to take leadership roles.’ Said current club president Gordon Wong, “We not only lost a fine human being, but the history of the club and its members and the community.” Charlie Brown is survived by his daughter, Charlene Anita Brown of Murrieta. He was the oldest of nine children and has two remaining sisters, Ruth of Sherman Oaks and Florence of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was “Grandpa” to many. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 28 at the United Methodist Church on 11th and Washington in Santa Monica. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be sent to one’s favorite charity.
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