James Charles Brown
August 03, 1961 - September 09, 2009
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James Charles Brown
August 03, 1961 - September 09, 2009
Obituary
James C. Brown of Coto de Caza, CA died suddenly on Wednesday, September 9 while hiking with his wife, Stephanie and family friend, Karen Melanson in Denali National Park AK. He was 48 years old.
Born in Cambridge Massachusetts, Jim graduated from St. Dominic Savio in 1979 and later from U. Mass/Boston in 1985. Jim was a former 1st Lt. in the Marine Corps stationed at the El Toro Marine Base until April 1990. After obtaining his MBA at UC Irvine in 1996, Jim worked at Allergan as a Director for Third Party Manufacturing and Logistics. Jim will be forever remembered as a wonderful husband and son who loved going to the gym, working around the house, and spending time outdoors with his wife and 2 dogs.
Jim is survived by his wife, Stephanie and his parents, Charles and Doris Brown of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.
A Memorial Service will be held at O’Connor Mortuary, 25301 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 on Wednesday, September 23rd at 4 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Yellowstone Park Foundation, 222 Main Street, Suite 301, Bozeman MT 59715, www.ypf.org.
74 responses to James Charles Brown
Al Stahl says:
September 20, 2009
I had the pleasure to work with Jim for over 10 years. I will miss his leadership, counsel and guidance.
His style was always one of action and he was my “go-to guy”. When he was new to Allergan he mentioned he needed to get to Japan to resolve a business issue. When I went to follow up and asked when he was going, he replied, “I already went.” I was impressed then and remained impressed the rest of our time working together.
My sympathy to his family for this deep personal loss. Jim’s personal character and integrity were beyond reproach. He was a fine man and I will miss him both professionally and personally.
Edward & Carolyn Melanson says:
September 20, 2009
We will always have fond memories of Jim. He will be missed.
Ed & Carolyn
Paul Euchner says:
September 20, 2009
Stephanie,
I was shocked and deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Although it has been a long time since the days of El Toro, it also seems like only yesterday. Both you and Jim are in my families’ thoughts and prayers. Steph, I am at a loss for further words. Know that our door is always open and our support always available.
With fond memories & in friendship,
Semper Fi,
Paul Euchner & Family
Alex Colovos says:
September 21, 2009
Stephanie
All the words in the world can not express how I feel over the passing of Jim.I love you and miss you “JB”.
Barbara Jean Giannone says:
September 21, 2009
Dear Stephanie, Aunt Doris, Uncle Charlie
I am so thankful I have all the wonderful childhood memories of Jimmy. My fondest memrories are going to Pleasure Island with Uncle Charlie, he would take Jimmy & I and let Aunt Doris and my mom relax at home. I have so many memories that I will cherish forever.
He found true love when he found Stephanie, the love of his life.
He was a wonderful son.
My heart is broken for his family.
You will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
“If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to heaven and bring you home again” RIP Jimmy, I love you
With deepest sympathy,
Barbara Jean, Carlo & Family