James "Jim" Irving Brown

March 11, 1934 - August 14, 2015

James "Jim" Irving Brown Obituary (Age 81) Jim went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with Vascular Dementia. Jim was known for his quiet, happy disposition, great sense of humor, big smile, and cheerful whistle. Jim loved the Lord more than anything. Anyone who met him could see Jesus shining through him. Jim?s greatest joy this side of Heaven was spending time with his family, being a devoted and loving husband, father and Papa. Jim loved puttering around the house and garden, playing card games, camping, visiting the Oregon Coast, backroad excursions, and gospel music. Jim was a talented artist who blessed us with many beautiful paintings. He will be very missed by his family and friends, but our peace and comfort comes in knowing that he is in Heaven praising and worshipping Jesus and will never again experience pain. Jim was born to Lester and Mable Brown in Desmet, SD on March 11, 1934. His family later settled in Spokane. He graduated from John R. Rogers High School in 1952 and attended both Anderson and Whitworth Universities. Jim married his sweetheart, Gayle M. Logan, in 1958. They were happily married for over 57 years. Jim served in the Navy and was stationed in New York City shortly after their wedding. After moving back to Spokane, Jim worked for the Crescent Department Store as an artist and display manager and designed many beautiful window displays. Jim worked as a commercial artist and supervisor in the printing industry for many years until he retired in 1999. Jim was active in church as a youth and an adult. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Calvin and Merle Brown, and sister Ruth Forsyth Didier. He is survived by his wife Gayle (Logan) Brown; children and spouses Deborah and Joel Peabody of Northglenn, CO, Michael and Ellen Brown of Maple Valley, WA, Brenda and Ron Buckingham of Spokane, WA and Jason and Jenifer Brown of Spokane, WA, brothers Keith and Jerry Brown, 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 pm at Fellowship Church of God, 2102 E. Everett. Donations can be made in Jim?s name to Shim Orphanage in Kenya c/o Fellowship Church or Hospice of Spokane.