Edward Brown

February 13, 1929 - April 10, 2020

February 13, 1929 - April 10, 2020 Edward Brown was called to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, passing peacefully at his home in Sterling Heights, Michigan on April 10, 2020, while surrounded by family. He was 91 years old. He was born in Detroit, Michigan to William and Eva (Hastings) Brown on February 13, 1929. He was the fourth of 8 children. Beloved husband of the late Irene M. (Ponto) Brown for 63 years. Loving father of Steven (Sheryl) Brown, Edward M. (Cathy) Brown, Vicki (George) Collar and Sherry (Jeff) Anderson. Cherished grandfather of Debra Tjernagel, Linda (Brian) Barish, Tina Brown, Valerie (Dan) Glander, Kim Brown, Jonathan (Erin) Collar, Jameson Collar, Marisa Anderson, Philip (Kayla) Anderson, Melanie Anderson, and Maria (Kaylin) Martinelli. Proud great-grandfather of Logan and Luke Barish and Mabel and Claire Glander. Survived by his dear brother Raymond; sisters-in-law Betty (the late George) Brown, Mary Jane (the late Thomas) Brown, Mary Ponto (the late Jack) Hastings, Shirley (the late Robert) Ponto, Judy Ponto, Janet Ponto (the late Leonard) Rosati; brothers-in-law Donald (Marilyn) Ponto, Richard Ponto (Gerrie) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, brothers Charles, George, Douglas, Lawrence, Thomas, and sister Florence. A private service is planned. He will be laid to rest at Glen Eden Lutheran Memorial Park in Livonia. Memorial contributions may be made to: Lola Park Evangelical Lutheran Church 14750 Kinloch Redford, MI 48239 Please indicate Edward Brown Memorial