Marie L. Iveans Brown

Marie L. Iveans Brown, age 87, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Coos Bay, Oregon. She was born December 11, 1936 in Medford Oregon, to Oren and Vera (VanCleave) Iveans. She was the oldest of four children. She learned to play the piano and sing at a very early age.  She was a 1953 graduate of North Bend High School in Oregon, where she excelled in piano, singing and dance.

She married Gordon Elroy Jr. August 13, 1953 and 3 girls were born from this union. On May 12, 1973 she married Ralph Brown in Coos Bay Oregon. They shared 51 years of marriage. She worked as an office manager in the medical field, worked secretarial for Vocational Rehabilitation Services and Dyer Engineering and Planners.  

She had a love for the Lord which she showed through worship music, piano and songwriting.  She loved gardening and bouquets, beachcombing, knitting, reading, puzzles, animals, nature, thrifting and card games.  She loved holidays and her family.  She was the center of our family.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Brown; brother, Wayne Iveans; sister, Nancy Love; daughter, Kathleen Ouellette and son-in-law, Louis Ouellette; daughter, Debra Elroy;

daughter, Sherri Johnston and son-in-law, Monte Johnston; nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Oren Iveans; mother,Vera VanCleave Iveans and brother, Jerry Iveans. Marie was a native of Oregon.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Saturday September 28 at Riverview Christian Fellowship, 64253 Solari Road in Coos Bay, with Daniel Fox and family, officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Riverview Christian Fellowship, Coos Bay, Oregon. Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131 www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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