Levi Elsworth Brown

Levi Elsworth Brown was born in Gallion, Ohio, July 27, 1942. He entered rest Nov. 8, 2025, in Colville, Wash. He was born to Clessan and Fern (Lockwood) Brown in Gallion, Ohio. Clessan passed away and Fern packed up the family along with her brother-in-law, and his family. They all moved to Sarns Valley, Ore. They lived there for eight years. Their mom remarried and they all moved to Kewa, Wash. Levi graduated from Inchelium High School. Mom became a widow again with a six-month-old baby and the family moved to Colville, Wash. Levi had his heart set on joining the Army. He was stationed in Germany, he worked on the big cats; he loved it. After four years, he returned home and went to work at Boise Cascade. He married Ellen Sailor, most Friday nights they would get together with two other couples and play Pinochle. He really enjoyed himself with his wife. They went fishing, gathered firewood, and bowled. They also traveled all over the country having fun. They had no children, but had a hand in raising nieces and nephews, they all held a special place in Levi and Ellen’s heart. After retiring he enjoyed going to the Casino in Chewelah, having his prime rib dinner, playing a few games, then heading home.

He was preceded in death by wife Ellen (Sailor) Brown, father Clessan Brown, mother Fern Waller, brother Clarence Brown, sister Margret Brown Laird, sister Marie Harris Harriman and her husband, Scott Harriman.

Levi is survived by brother David Brown of Boyds, sister Elly Huguenin of Colville. Service will be held at the Free Methodist Church on Hawthorn, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m.