Murvin Brown, age 79, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the Billings Clinic in Billings with his family by his side.
Murvin was born on October 17, 1934 in Poplar, MT; the son of Clarence & Mary (Harmon) Brown. He attended school in Sanger, ND. After school, he went into the Army Air Corps for three years. After serving his country proudly, he went back to the family farm near Sanger, ND. In 1958 he married Mary Ann Voigt. They settled on the family farm for a few years until 1966 when Murvin took a job to help build Miles Community College in Miles City. He worked for Doeden construction until he started the Brown & Sons Concrete Company in 1976. In 1986, he moved to Reno, NV to work construction for five years. He then moved to Cheyenne, WY for three years, where he worked for one of his son’s at Brown’s Custom Concrete. He moved back to Miles City afterwards, where he semi-retired helping his sons in the construction business. On September 8, 2012 his wife Mary Ann passed away. On August 17, 2013 he married Joyce Goettle.
Murvin had many enjoyments throughout his lifetime including: watching his son’s grow and prosper, snowmobiling, shooting pool, attending his coffee groups, watching professional wrestling, his dog Bo, poetry, music, dancing as well as watching football on Sunday’s with his family. He loved watching all of his grandchildren in the sports they were involved in as well as taking them fishing, to rodeo’s and demolition derby’s.
Murvin is survived by his wife Joyce Brown; four sons: Merlin J. (Deb) Brown, Maldon J. (Sheila) Brown, Murray Brown & Family, Mitchell A. (Terry) Brown; a step daughter Corrina (Brian) Cannon; a brother Myron Brown; two sisters: Arlene and Ellen; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two sons: Michael and Monte ; a brother Marlin, half brother Billy and half sister Bernice.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Vigil service will follow the visitation at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 19, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 19, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 20, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday January 20, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 19, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday January 19, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 20, 2014
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday January 20, 2014
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Jeana Brock says
Terry and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Love Jeana and Syra
Mitch & Terry says
Dad, you will be missed dearly. You are now with your first love. Tell mom we miss her too! We love you!!!
Murray Brown says
Dad, Thank You for building the foundations of life . All of us are better because of you. Lov U.
Troy and Dolly Ferris says
We are so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing!! He was an amazing, inspirational person and we are all better people for having known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! With Love, Troy and Dolly
Ed and Becky Gergen says
We were very sorry to hear that Murvin passed on. Murvin was a wonderful man to visit with and he was very knowledgeable. Every time we look at the cement work he did at our rentals we will have good memories about a good man.
Ken and Karen Strobel says
So sorry to here about the loss of your dad. What a wonderful, caring person he was. May all your memories fill your hearts during this time.
Norm and Laura Jane Willsoon says
We were shocked to hear of Murv’s passing. We have enjoyed visiting with him throughout the years. He leaves behind many wonderful friends and family plus lots of very good memories.
Sandi Updyke says
I am so saddened to hear of Murv’s passing. What a wonderful man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time in your lives. God bless and may your great memories of Murv help you through. Sandi Updyke
willy cain says
I way shock to hear of my old friend and snowmobile buddy –pass away -still cannot belive it–I work with Murv at Doden Const. and went on alot of snowmobile trips to the big horns mountains–just don’t seam right that I cannot have coffee with him and
his new bride —i feel for the kids they were a close family —i will miss you murv brown—to the kids I have some old video’s and I will dig them up if I can—-I hope the good lord don’t let you do anymore work with cement you done more than your share—-
Ann Johnson says
Brown family so sorry for your loss,Murv was one of a kind, hard working and always had a smile on his face,loved visiting with him while he was working on our place. He will be missed by a lot of us.
Mandi and ken Heinle says
We’re so sorry to hear about Murv’s passing. He always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye…his love for his family and life was obvious.
John & Bonnie Prince says
Sorry to hear that Murv has passed on. He was a very special person. Was always a joy to talk to him.
Steve and Lavinia Lipp says
To the Brown Family Our deepest sympathy. Knew Murvin when we were all kids. He was Steve’s best friend. Going to dances,and barn dances. Played a lot of cards with Murvin and Myron. He and Steve Joined the U.S Army together too. Always friendly and was always smiling. Great person.
Tracee Raymond-Waples & Family says
To the Brown Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know that there is nothing we can say to ease your pain however, this is just to let you know that your friends are with you in this hard journey. With time it does help ease things some and makes it so that you can really look back to remember the joy that you all had together. They will be wonderful memories. Just know that your dad is now watching over and looking out for all of you. Hopefully it does help to know that your dad was a wonderful and kind person. If there is anything that we can do please know that we are only a phone call away and we would do anything that we can do to help.
Mike & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your familes.
Billy, Alma, Ethan & Everett Miller (TX Miller's) says
We are very sorry to hear about your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to all of the Brown family.
Kelly LaFayette Crooks says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family Maldon.
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Murvin Brown – Continue to dwell on the happy memories and fine qualities that you remember about Mr. Brown and be comforted by promises found in the Bible at this difficult time. God has promised that a time will come when no one will say “I am sick” (Isaiah 33:24). Also we are promised the resurrection of dear family members and friends that we have lost (John 5:28-29). I hope you are comforted by these promises in the Bible of a hopeful future. (John 17:3).
Miles Community College says
The MCC family is saddened by the news of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Merlin Brown says
I was reading “your thoughts and memories” ; and was touched by all. Willy wrote about concrete work; Dad always said “hard work would get us far in life”. I feel he lived a good life, made many friends and taught us many of life’s lessons. I know (Dad) you will be happy to be with Michel, Monte, Mom and loved ones who have passed on and you’ll will miss Joyce, the rest of us boys, family, all your friends you have made in you lifetime here on earth.
Marc and Vicki Leesburg says
I was heartbroken to hear of Murvin’s passing. He was such a kind and wonderful
soul. I enjoyed him immensely every time we had a chance to catch up. He completed
beautiful concrete work for us this past summer, and we will always have that to remember
him. Our children fondly referred to him as the muffin man. He never missed a chance to
have a muffin and coffee when he was here. Brown family, we are so sorry for this
terrible loss. He was just a really neat and kind gentleman. All of our prayers are with you.
The Leesburg’s
Tom and Penny Schmidt says
I fondly remember Murvin coming into Country Kitchen years and years ago. He was so nice, kind of quite and usually had his “crew” with him. Many a cup of coffee or lunch I brought to him. Later my husband and his father ( Tom and Ray Schmidt) would build some homes in Miles City and it would be Murvin who would do the concrete work for them. He was a hard worker and always provide a job well done. You, his family truly have someone you can look back on with love and respect. May those memories bring you peace.
Our prayers go out to the family.
Cyndie Hanvold & Sheldon says
I was shocked to hear of Murvins passing. We will sorely miss him and Bo stopping to visit while on thier walks. Always happy, friendly & kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carlene Root says
I was shocked to hear of Murvin’s death. The last time I saw him and Joyce, they were so happy and had a good visit. Murvin will have coffee with Clarence again, but in heaven. Murvin helped put skirting on our double-wide and did a great job. Joyce, I am sorry for your loss and to the rest of the families. You and the families are in my prayers. Carlene Root
Sam and Kathy Winkley says
Murray and family,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May GOD wrap his arms around you and give you his peace during this sad time. Our thoughts and PRAYERS are with you!
Rod and Mary June Gaffrey says
Dear Merlin, Deb and all of Murvin’s family. Rod and I extend our deepest sympathies on the sudden loss of your dear Dad. The entries in the guest book alone are a testament to his wonderful qualities and the strong, loving bonds that he formed while on this earth. May God bless you in the days to come. Take comfort in knowing that you will all be reunited some day. Rod and Mary June
Dick and Kitty Tweeten says
Sunday night..We just got home tonight and were looking at the Bismarck newspaper and saw that Murvin had died. So sorry to hear that.. we had a nice visit with him one of the last times he was in Center.
Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. So sorry..Dick and Kitty Jean (McMaster) Tweeten
Laura Lee Ullrich says
Merlin and Deb and family. Sending our sincere sympathy on the death of your father. YOu are in our thoughts and prayers. Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich
Carla Voigt says
Sympathy to the family. Was so happy when Murvin & Joyce got together to share their lives. Always fun times with Murvin around, just loved this guy!! God Bless & keep you all during this difficult time. Rest in peace dear Murvin!!