Glovan J. Brown

Glovan J. Brown, 88, of Toledo, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg in the presence of his son-in-law, John Aston, who was also his best friend.?He was born in Toledo on November 18, 1918 to Glovan (Sr.) and Effie Brown.?He was the youngest of nine children.? On October 12, 1940, Glovan married his soulmate, Marion (Wells).?? They were married forty-nine years until her unexpected and sudden passing in 1989.?Glovan was also a WWII Veteran that served in communications in Washington D.C., Germany and Belgium.?Glovan worked as a letter carrier in the 43612 area until his retirement in August 1974.?After his retirement from the United States Postal Service, Glovan enjoyed fixing up his own home and that of all of his family members.? Glovan and Marion were also avid gardeners.?They maintained a large yard filled with beautiful flowers and home grown vegetables.?Glovan also fed the numerous birds and squirrels in his yard daily.?He maintained his yard through last summer, with the assistance of his daughters and long-time neighbor, Dawn Gohlke.?? He enjoyed dancing at the Eagles and Centennial, especially to the Johnny Knorr band. He was a member of Collingwood Methodist Church for over sixty-five years and very involved in the Sunday School program.?He also was involved in the Neighborhood Poker Club and the Knights of Poker for over 35 years and developed a friendship with many of the other longtime players, including Paul Roesner. ? Glovan was also a compassionate caregiver for many during his life.?Not only did he help care for his wife during her battle with diabetes, but he also assisted many family friends through numerous medical conditions.?? Glovan will be dearly missed by his family and friends.?In addition to his wife, Glovan was preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings - Kenneth, Mike, Howard, Walter Alford, Alfred, Margaret (Bland) and Louise (Poulson), and son Thomas J. Brown.?Glovan is survived by his daughters Suzanne (John) Aston and Lynn (Jerry) Durham; grandchildren, Amy (Rick) Butler, Andrew (Katie) Aston and Heidi Aston; and great-grandchildren Hannah and Joe Butler and Carolyn and John Aston.? In addition to Hospice, the family would like to thank all of Glovan's compassionate caregivers throughout his last years including Dr. Mazin Salem and Dr. Barillo at the Wound Care Center.?Family and friends may call at the Ansberg West Funeral Home 3000 Sylvania Ave, Friday, February 9, 2007 from 2 - 8 P.M?where services will take place on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 12:00 Noon. Internment Toledo Memorial Cemetery.?Those wishing to give memorials are asked to consider Hospice of Northwest Ohio.?????