Wayne Bruce Brown's Obituary
Big Rapids - Wayne B. Brown, 79, of Wyoming, formally of Big Rapids passed away, Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Fountain View Nursing Home in Lowell. He was born March 30, 1937, in Big Rapids, the son of Rev. Bruce and Lora (Draggoo) Brown. In 1955, Wayne graduated from Big Rapids High School, and then attended the Owosso Bible College. He worked as a heavy equipment operator throughout the state for most of his career. In 1966, Wayne married Lillian Vandermolen, who survives. Also surviving are his sister, Sharon (Weldon) Rish, of Sidney, OH; and several nieces, nephews and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Martha Fountain. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 15, 2016 at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Rev. James Baker officiating. Spring burial will be in the Pine Plains Cemetery. Wayne's family will greet friends at the funeral home beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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