Terry L. "Bear" Brown,, was born April 20, 1944 in Salt Lake City, UT to William Floyd and Thelma Elayne (Evans) Brown.
Upon returning from vacation, he died on March 31, 2010 in Atlanta, GA at the age of 65 years. "Bear" as he was affectionately known, was owner/operator of "Bear's Bingo Halls in Wichita and Salina. He was a Veteran of the US Army, a member of the Albert Pike Masonic Lodge #303, Midian Shrine Chippers, Bowling Unit and Legion of Honor.
"Bear" is survived by his wife of 45 years, Diane; 3 brothers, Steven (Ida) Brown of Tulsa, OK, Don (Becky) Brown of Fort Worth, TX, and Ron Brown of Salt Lake City, UT; sister, Mary (Eddie) Carter of Fort Worth, TX; nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 1:30 p.m., at Old Mission Mortuary. Visitation will begin on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 4-8 p.m., with the family present from 5-7 p.m.
Memorials have been established with the Midian Shrine Plane of Mercy, 130 N. Topeka, Wichita, KS 67202