Richard “Rich” William Brown passed away January 6, 2023, just shy of
his 71 st birthday at the Hopewest Care Center in Grand Junction, CO
after a long battle with cancer. Rich was born at St. Mary’s hospital
January 16, 1952 to Charles and Rosalie (Payne) Brown, where he
joined his older brother Charlie to complete their family. Rich truly
admired his brother Charlie from the time he was a little boy and
adored his parents. As a kid growing up in Palisade he worked summers
at the local orchards, loved camping, fishing, and playing with his
brother and friends. After graduating from Palisade High School in 1970
and trying a couple jobs, he found a successful career as a heavy
equipment operator which took him all over Colorado, New Mexico,
Utah and California. Rich married Mary Louise Moore in 1971 at the
Baptist church in Palisade, this later ended in divorce; however, they
were first blessed with a daughter Amy Sue and a son Cody Lee. After
his career in construction Rich opened a restaurant, Marv’s Stop N Eats
on Orchard Mesa, he was also a partner in a Harley Shop in California
and ran an outfitting and guide company for hunters. In the later years
Rich enjoyed the small town of Palisade again, living in the house he
grew up in. His days were spent loving on his many dogs and cats,
raising his ducks and geese, going to concerts, watching drag races,
traveling and spending time with a close circle of friends. No flowers
please, instead donate to an animal shelter of your choice or to Hospice
in Rich’s name. Celebration of life will be January 28 th , 2:00 pm at the
Grand Valley Event Center, 2400 Consistory Ct, followed up by a
tribute party at Triple Tree Tavern with his favorite band, Gerry
Goodman, playing in his memory starting at 9:00 pm. Rich will be
laid to rest with his parents in his hometown of Palisade CO.
Saturday, January 28, 2023
2:00 - 3:00 pm (Mountain time)
Grand Valley Event Center
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