Wilbur L. Brown, 67 passed away peacefully March 24 in Kennewick, Wash. Wilbur was born Jan. 12, 1949, in Medford. He attended school in Grants Pass and moved to Burns in 1969. There, he met the love of his life, Judy, and married her in 1970. His biggest joy was spending time with his family, friends, hunting, and fishing.

Wilbur is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy; two children, Steve Brown of Kennewick, Wash. and Becky Garrett of Kennewick, Wash,; three granddaughters, Tara Garrett of Coos Bay, Haylee Brown and Helyn Brown of Kennewick, Wash.; two grandsons, Chance Garrett of Bandon and Cody Brown of Kennewick, Wash.; one sister, Debbie (Martin) McManus of Burns; and many nieces and nephews.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and LaRay Brown; sister, Cheryl Smith; and brother, Gary Brown.

Interment will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the Burns Cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life at the home of Patti Schultz, 418 W. Madison in Burns.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Chaplaincy Hospice House at 2108 W. Entiat Ave, Kennewick, Wash. 99336.