Wasco-Multnomah County OR Archives Obituaries.....Brown, William Arthur October 5, 1987
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The Dalles Weekly Reminder, October 23, 1987
     William Arthur Brown, 82, died at a local nursing home Oct. 5.  He was a 
life-long resident of the Friend area.
     Mr. Brown was born May 30, 1905 in Friend.  In 1926 he went to Seattle to 
begin an instrumental music career, later moving to Portland to play with the 
Oregon Caterpillars Trailblazers on KGW radio.  He served in the US Army 
during World War II, returning to his ranch in Friend after his time in the 
service.  He played with the Underhill Orchestra in the Dufur area.
     Mr. Brown is survived by several cousins.  He was preceded in death by a 
sister and two brothers.
     Funeral services were held at the Dufur Christian Church officiated by 
Rev. Asa Jensen, followed by interment in the Friend Cemetery.
     Memorials are suggested to Dufur Ambulance Fund.  Spencer, Libby and 
Powell was in charge of arrangements.

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Written permission to reprint given by The Dalles Weekly Reminder, The Dalles, 
Oregon, Dan Spatz, Editor (e-mail dated 3/7/2006).


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