## Thank you! You will receive an email with the PDF in your inbox shortly. # Add _your_ memory Contribute to honoring and remembering a life well lived by adding a memory of your own below. --- ## Thank you for submitting your memory! You will receive an email when your memory is published. Please allow up to 2-3 business days for review. --- Passed away on Mar 25, 2025 ### Donald Bruce Brown 1935 - 2025 [Remember their life](https://www.after.com/obituaries/donald-bruce-brown#memories) The story of Donald B. Brown, 89 of Erie CO died in the early hours of March 25, 2025 peacefully at his home. Don was born November 1st 1935 in Auburn New York the son of J. Bruce Brown and Dorthy (Mackinzie) Brown. Don graduated from LaSierra College and Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Completed his residency in Anesthesiology at LA County and the White Memorial Hospital. Don practiced in Sacramento, then moved his family to Boulder CO in 1975 and continued to practice anesthesia until December 2014. Don married Cindy L. (Roate) Brown on January 31, 1986 in Boulder CO. Don is survived by his wife Cindy, sisters Judith (Brown) Pedersen, Terry Pedersen and Sandi (Brown) May of California. Also survived by 3 children Ginger Easley of Minden, NV, Michael (Amy) Brown of Highland, CA, Jennifer (Rene) Chavarria of Erie, CO. 3 Grandchildren Brandon Easley, Jacqui Brown, and Braeden Brown. One sister-in-law Carla (Ben) Burgland of Galesburg IL. Don was preceded in death by his father and mother and brothers Robert and Malcom, father-in-law Howard Roate and mother-in-law Phyllis Roate. Don served as a captain in the US Army from August 1966 until February 1969, and was active duty in Vietnam from June 1967-June 1968. Don’s hobbies included high altitude climbing, hiking, marathon running, Nordic skiing, fast pitch softball and cycling. His favorite past time was traveling and history. Cremations has been accorded. A Celebration of Life services will be held at 2pm May 3rd 2025 at the Boulder Seventh Day Adventist Church, 345 Mapleton Ave Boulder, CO. Donations can be made to A Peaceful Journey Hospice [www.apeacefuljourneyhospice.com](http://www.apeacefuljourneyhospice.com) --- ## A living memory Leave a lasting tribute by sharing a cherished memory or story. Your words help preserve their legacy and bring comfort to others who remember them. ### My handsome Father - what a great life he lived. He cherished his three kids and grandkids and had an amazing love for family, travel, and history. You are so missed, Dad. **Ginger Easley** *April 15, 2025* --- ## Commemorate their life **Preserve the Casket Spray** [Browse gift cards](https://shop.after.com/products/floral-preservation-for-memorial-blooms?variant=50434036924717) **Plant a tree in memory** [Browse trees](https://shop.after.com/products/memorial-reforestation-tree?utm_source=obituary) **Gift commemorative jewelry** [Browse jewelry](https://shop.after.com/collections/cremation-jewelry?utm_source=obituary)