Henry Brown

On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Henry "Hank" Brown, age 84, AZ, passed away suddenly after breaking his leg the prior week. Hank was strong, determined and feisty until the last moments. He was born in CA and had three sisters. He completed high school at St. Vincent's. He served proudly in the US Army, AG Officers Branch. He was awarded an academic scholarship and continued his schooling completing a Bachelors, Masters Degree and Doctoral studies in Education. He worked as an educator for a thirty year career. He started as a teacher, moved into administration and worked for the district office as a strategic executive in curriculum. He touched the lives of students and parents throughout the years. He was also a mentor and leader for other educators. He was dedicated and enjoyed the field of education, his passion never left the students and the sparkle in their eyes when they read or wrote a story. He always took the opportunity to teach and positively influence the life of a student. Even in retirement he provided ongoing educational advice to those who needed assistance including children of the grocery clerk, bank manager and others in his Arizona community. Hank’s delight and focus in life was helping children, all children learn. He is survived by his wife, Margaret, son Michael and daughter Kathleen. They love him and will miss him beyond words. He was a devoted husband and supportive father who loved his family unconditionally. He had a zest for life, cherished the moments, valued his friends and never missed a chance to plan a trip. He found great joy in traveling and his first choice was always a cruise! He had a sign posted in his office which read, “A Child’s right to an Education is Non-Negotiable” That sums up Hank’s philosophy of education; break every barrier and leave no stone unturned, let nothing stand in the way of reaching a child. His bar of excellence was always set high for the educators who worked for him. Nothing was ever too good for the students he served. We love you and are so grateful to have shared this journey of life with you. In lieu of flowers we prefer any memorials be made to the charity of your choice in his name. Due to Covid restrictions, a date for a celebration of life had not been determined until now. We would like to invite you to join the memorial services and share in the celebration of the life of Henry “Hank” Brown. The services will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 in Bass Lake, California. The details are listed below: Please do share the information with others that you think would also like to attend. All friends and family are welcome. 8:00 AM, PST - Graveside service and military honors Oakhill Cemetery “Little Church on the Hill” 40188 CA-41 Oakhurst, California 93644 10:00 AM, PST - Rosary and Catholic Mass celebrated St. Dominic Savio Catholic Church 40077 Road 222 Bass Lake, California 93604 12:30 PM, PST - Social gathering with family and friends Ducey’s on the Lake Restaurant 54432 Road 432 Bass Lake, California 93604 Thank you to our friends and family. We look forward to seeing you and sharing in the memories of Henry “Hank” Brown’s life and the people he inspired, changed and encouraged while he was here on earth. We will miss and love him always and know he rests now in heaven. . Margaret, Michael and Kathleen