Kevin Brown

Kevin Daryl Brown was born in Corning, Iowa, on December 2, 1961, to Myrna Lou (Guiter) and Kenneth Joseph Brown.  Kevin  passed away unexpectedly, along with his English Bulldog Honeybelle June, on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at the age of sixty-one years.

Kevin spent his childhood years in Corning enjoying all the benefits of small-town life. He loved his paper route, which provided funds for candy and donuts – two of his favorite things. He was the middle Brown brother and loved spending time with his older brother, Jeff, and younger brother, Brian (Bean). In high school, he was a multi-sport athlete and active in the music department. He was beloved by the Corning High School class of 1980 and remained close with his classmates throughout the years. After attending the University of Iowa for one year, he transferred to Northwest Missouri State University (NWMSU) where he majored in English and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Later, he earned a Master’s degree in media communications. While at NWMSU, he met his future wife, Kelly.  They were married June 20, 1987. 

Kevin taught English at Blue Springs High School before transitioning to training in the corporate world, where he touched the lives of all those he worked with. His main source of happiness was derived from his family. On October 28, 1997, his daughter, Hope, was born, and their triangle of power was complete. Kevin was the epitome of a great father as evidenced by his love for Hope and his dog daughter, Honeybelle June. Words that come to mind when thinking of Kevin include: humble, thoughtful, caring, protective, intelligent, funny, friendly, loving, careful, creative, and, most of all, kind-hearted. He was so looking forward to giving his daughter away to his future son-in-law, Tommy Schmid, who he had formed a close bond with. He leaves us with a reminder of how to treat family, friends, and strangers.

Left to cherish Kevin’s memory are his loving wife Kelly of Grimes, Iowa; daughter, Hope Brown (fiancé Tommy Schmid) of Ames, Iowa; mother, Myrna Brown of Grimes, Iowa; brothers: Jeff (Tres) Brown of Iowa City, Iowa, Brian (Dawn) Brown of Mt. Bethel, Pennsylvania; brothers-in-law: Scott (LouAnn) McComb of Clarinda, Iowa, Tim (Mary) McComb of Bouton, Iowa;  several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.