C. Elaine Brown

Elaine was born Sept. 22, 1921 in Arlington, Wash. to Catherine and Conrad Wegener. She attended Arlington High School, graduating in 1939 and also attended the University of Washington. She married Gordon Brown on October 13, 1945 in Arlington, Wash. at her mother's home. They just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary ... "Sweethearts Forever" During WWII Elaine worked in the Engineering Dept. at the Seattle Shipyards. She then moved on to hold various jobs over her lifetime, culminating with owning her own business, Nature's Cache, in Marysville for 12 years. It was the vehicle she needed to fulfill her creativity and love of people. Elaine threw herself into anything she did. During her children's school years she was PTA president and a Campfire and Cub Scout leader. After she retired, she headed up the Stillaguamish Senior Center Hobby Club for many years. Elaine's boundless energy and drive extended into all things busy and productive. She loved gardening, and with gardening came canning. Her cupboards were always full of home-canned food. She was a wonderful cook. Her hands were never idle. She sewed all our clothes when we were little, and went on to make many beautiful crocheted afghans and rugs. She had that wonderful eye for color and design that translated into making a warm and beautiful home for us all to enjoy. Elaine and Gordon loved to dance and laugh with their many dear and fun friends, consequently their house has always been full of laughter, smiles, hugs and fun. She was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Haller and brother, Wayne Wegener She is survived by her husband, Gordon; children, Claudia Smith and son-in-law, Steven Smith, Paula Jacobsen and son-in-law Mike Jacobsen and David Brown and his partner Linda Harrison; nine grandchildren, Shane Williams, Stephanie Barnett, Mitchell Jacobsen, Mathew Jacobsen, Bryce Brown, Ashley Brown, John Simpson Jr., Alison Rodgers and Jason Smith; and eight great-grandchildren A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, December 5, at 11:00 a.m. at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N McLeod, Arlington, WA. Reception to follow in Magnolia Hall, downstairs, which is located on the corner of 3rd and McLeod, (across the street from Weller Funeral Home) Parking available in the parking lot adjacent to Magnolia Hall. Donations can me made to the Arlington Food Bank, 19118 63rd Ave. NE, Arlington, WA, 98223 or any charity of your choosing in Elaine's honor.