Obituary of Howard Michael Brown

Brown, Howard Michael Saginaw Twp., Michigan Passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. He was 86 years old. Howard Michael Brown was born on September 23, 1931 in Detroit to the late Howard M. and Ella Margaret (Weatherly) Brown. Howard attended Eastern High School and St. Lawrence Seminary, St. Felix Seminary and St. John Provincial Seminary. He was ordained in 1959 and served as a priest for 12 years in the Saginaw Diocese including assignments as assistant or pastor at Sacred Heart Parish, Saginaw, St. Mary's Cathedral, Saginaw, Sacred Heart Parish, Birch Run, Sacred Heart Parish, Kawkawlin, St. Edward Parish, Omer and St. Mark, Au Gres. Howard was also the Director of Communication for the Saginaw Diocese and coordinated the weekly televised Mass with Channel 5. He served as the Director of the Mexican Apostolate for the diocese. Howard had a pilot's license. He then furthered his education at Central Michigan University, Saginaw Valley State University and the University of Michigan earning both his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Psychology. Howard then taught school and became a school psychologist with the Saginaw Township School District for 25 years, retiring in 1997. Howard was an avid reader and loved to travel visiting Mexico, Rome, Italy and many other parts of the world. Howard will be deeply missed by his daughter, Ashley Lynette Brown; two grandchildren: Benjamin and Skylar Brown; and his dear friend, Clara Bremer. Howard was preceded in death by his parents and former wife, Yongsook (Kim) Brown. FUNERAL: A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Fr. Chuck Howley will officiate. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Mausoleum. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the funeral home on Saturday, March 17 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to Eastside Soup Kitchen or the Emmaus House. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com