TERRE HAUTE —
Sept. 23, 1955 - July 20, 2012
Max Edvert Brown Sr., 56, of Terre Haute, passed away at 9:23 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, after a long battle with heart disease, renal failure and diabetes. He was born on Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman, Texas, on Sept. 23, 1955, to Max Joseph Brown and Shirley Ann (Gess) Brown. He was the second son of three.
He is survived by his two sons, Max Jr. and Alex; his ex-wife, Karen A. (Hettich) Brown; his parents, Max and Shirley Brown; his two brothers, Mike of Terre Haute and Mick of Dallas, Texas; and his three adopted sisters, the “Anderson Angels”, as Max lovingly called them, Lewie-Bob Hiatt of Noblesville, Ind., Toni Kingsbury in Sellersburg, Ind., and Vicki Burgess of Marshall, Ill.
Max was a 1973 graduate of Terre Haute South Vigo High School. He earned two associate degrees, one in computer programing and the one in office technologies, from Ivy Tech State College here in Terre Haute. He also earned a certificate in Medical Transcription and was employed for years as a medical transcriptionist starting at Brazil Hospital then moving on to Associated Physicians and Surgeons and finally to working from home for a transcription company out of Tennessee. He enjoyed gardening, loved working with plants and flowers, cooking and baking, and the arts. He enjoyed sketching and painting and had a creative imagination. He believed living a good life was defined by accepting that the world does not revolve around one’s self; but learning patience, compassion and tolerance are the keys to being happy. Max was not afraid to pass on to the next life and often thought about what his next life would be like. “I plan on looking up some old friends to see what’s up! Say hi to my great-grandparents, grandparents, Robbie, Lew, and Marilyn - I want her to sing happy birthday to me!” And just so you know, I am sooooooo, going to have a cold beer or maybe a Blue-Hawaiian *$@#; (a little nod to my buddy Steve Hiatt).
For the record, you all meant a great deal to me. Now I do realize that at times I could be withdrawn and not real sociable, but I truly tried to be a good person, and I truly loved you all. I had so many great memories with all of you. I would elaborate on some of the memories that stick out in my mind, but I really should not go there. Okay, moving on, I want you all to realize that I know I am a better person for having you in my life and I will miss you so, so much.
Max did not wish to have a formal showing at a funeral home. Max prearranged to have his body donated to BioGift, a research and teaching facility in Portland, Oregon. Arrangements are under the direction of DeBaun Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be left at: www.debaunfuneralhomes.com
Obituaries
Related Photos
-
Max Brown
Guestbook
Max Edvert Brown Sr.
- Obituaries
-
-
Marvin DePlanty
MARSHALL, Ind. — Marvin Dale DePlanty, 80, Marshall, Ind., died Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at his home.
-
Delbert ‘Teddy’ Elleman
Delbert “Teddy” Elleman, 46, of Terre Haute, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Union Hospital.
-
Cheryl K. Farris
Cheryl K. Farris, 68, of Terre Haute, went to rest with her father on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
-
David Dunbar Halsted
David Dunbar Halsted, 40, of Terre Haute, died on Sunday, June 16, unexpectedly at home.
-
Carolyn Joan Krockenberger
Carolyn Joan Krockenberger, 71, of Terre Haute, went to be with the Lord at 5:12 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Union Hospital.
-
Violet E. Jefferson
Violet E. Jefferson, age 61, of Terre Haute, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.
-
Dale Francis Oexmann
Dale Francis Oexmann, 73, of Terre Haute, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2013
-
Maxine Olive Whallon
Maxine Olive Whallon, 76, of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 2013
-
Waneda Macke Finkbiner
MARSHALL, Ill. — Waneda Macke Finkbiner, 86, of Marshall, passed away at 11:34 p.m. Monday
-
Herman Carl Koehler Jr.
CENTER POINT — Herman Carl Koehler Jr., 82, passed away with his family at his side, Tuesday
- More Obituaries Headlines
-
James Gandolfini Dies at Age 51
Raw: Heat, Spurs Back on Court Ahead of Game 7
Fmr. TWA Flight 800 Investigators Want New Probe
Tiger on Sergio: 'It's Time to Move On'
Time Lapse: Rebuilding Bridge Post-collapse
Police at Patriots Tight End's Home for 2nd Day
Hunt for Ex-Teamster Boss Hoffa's Remains Ends
Raw: Baby White Rhino Debuts at Australian Zoo
Ohio Woman Accuses 3 of Holding Her Captive
Fans Cheer Dramatic Heat Comeback
Raw: Volcano Erupts Near Mexico City
Rain Damages Brazil Soccer Stadium
In Berlin, Obama Channels Cold War Activism
Dolce and Gabbana Convicted of Tax Evasion
Ex-NFL Star Chad Johnson Out of Jail
Raw: Massive Protests Fill Brazilian Streets
Paris, Prince Depositions Used in Jackson Trial
Family Tweets Say Kim Kardashian Gives Birth
Falling Cable Hurts 10 NASCAR Fans
Obama Renews Call for Nuclear Reductions
Paula Deen Admits to Using N Word
Rihanna Hits Fan With Microphone
Men's Wearhouse Founder Fired
Miss Utah Explains Rambling Response
Exclusive: Locklear & Seymour Lock Lips
Miami Heat Wins in Overtime
Raw: Arizona Wildfire Scorches 8 Square Miles
Fists, chairs fly in restaurant brawl
Journalist Michael Hastings Dies in Fiery Hollywood Crash
Hairy Leg Stockings Aim to Deflect Male Attention
Inside Kim Kardashian's Premature Labor
Three Charged for Enslaving Mother and Daughter
Raw: Huge Fire Near Yosemite National Park
Spurs' Popovich has no problem with Spurs' intensity
RAW: NSA Director Says 50 Plots Foiled
Paige Butcher Scorches on Hawaii Beach
Video: worst way to load cargo onto a plane
Never-before-seen footage of '08 Times Square bomber
