Helen Brown  Chandler, Oklahoma Obituary

Helen Brown

Helen Harriet DeHaven Brown, of Chandler Oklahoma, at 83 years old, went to be with Our Lord, on August 9, 2019. Memorial service will be 3pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at the Chandler Evangelical Friends Church, 215 N. Blaine, Chandler, Oklahoma. Helen will be laid to rest in a Private Family Ceremony at Prague Cemetery, Prague, Oklahoma. Helen D. Brown was born September 10, 1935 in Winthrop, Iowa, to James Tryon DeHaven and Doris Knowles DeHaven. Graduated Valedictorian 1953 from High School in Winthrop, Iowa. Helen went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music and Education at the University of Dubuque, Class of 1957. Helen and Charles Edward Brown married on December 5, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico where they met Roller Skating. Helen taught Elementary Education and then as the family moved from New Mexico to Texas, South Carolina, Ohio and California, Private Piano and Voice lessons from her home. Following the loss of Charlie, Helen relocated to Chandler, OK in 1992. Opening her home studio, Helen taught Piano and Voice for years to many beloved students. It was the highlight of her day when anyone of them would visit her and bring their fiancé or children to meet their “Piano Teacher”. Know that she cherished all of her Students and the Music and Love you shared with her. Helen Volunteered in the Community with Museum of Pioneer History, ABC Craft Festival and her Church, Directing the Choir for many years. Helen D. Brown is preceded in death by her: Parents, James Tryon DeHaven and Doris Knowles DeHaven; husband, Charles Edward Brown; brother, William Harry DeHaven; sister Dana Mae Sokol Endresen; and her son Christopher James Brown. Helen is survived by; son Stephen Charles Brown and wife Lori Brown of Chandler, OK; son Matthew Edward Brown and wife Karen Brown of White Plains, NY; grandson David Charles Brown of NY; granddaughter Keaghan Ruth Baade and husband Mason Baade of Stroud, OK; grandson Thomas Jack Welter II and wife Rachel Welter of Memphis, TN; grandson William Darius Brown and granddaughter Olena Elizabeth Brown both of Chandler, OK; daughter-in-law Robin Weed Brown of Southern California; other relatives and many friends. Memorials may be given to the Organizations that Helen passionately supported: Chandler Evangelical Friends Church, 215 N Blaine, Chandler, OK 74834. Lincoln County On-Stage, 108 E 8th St, Chandler, OK 74834 Friends Church - Boy Scout Troop 133, Scoutmaster Stephen Brown
September 10, 1935 - August 9, 201909/10/193508/09/2019
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August 16, 2019
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Dean Cochran
August 15, 2019
Helen was my last cousin from the Knowles family tree. Makes me feel mortal. She will be missed by many.
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Judy K Shannon-Jones
August 15, 2019
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August 14, 2019
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August 14, 2019
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Jerry & Turmi Kottkamp
August 14, 2019
Helen was a beautiful friend that we Loved very much. So many wonderful Memories when we lived in California and the times Helen visited us here in Tennessee. We are so Thankful to have been a part of Helen's life.
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Kirk Holloway
August 13, 2019
Helen is one of the sweetest souls I have ever met! She had an enthusiasm that was contagious. Her love for music and all the performing arts was so evident in her life. I will truly miss her and her wealth of musical knowledge that she shared so often with me!
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Sheri Jones
August 13, 2019
My sweet, sweet friend...you will be missed. I'm very thankful and grateful for the blessings you brought to my life.
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Kathi Alsip
August 12, 2019
I loved Helen's down-to-earth personality, and she was great to talk with! I enjoyed her stories from the past, and the current antics of Socks the Cat. I'm thankful she was my friend.
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Bruce & Joyce Newby
August 12, 2019
We shared the love of music. We had many fun times in Helen's home-eating, singing and playing dominoes. She was always supportive when we were her pastors. We are thankful to have been a part of her life. May God be with you as you celebrate her home-going. May He... Continue Reading
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