Edith Brown

Edith (Steck) Brown was surrounded by her family when she died Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Missoula Village Health Care Center. She was 77.

Edith's birthday was Jan. 1, 1937. She was born and raised on the family farm north of Edmonton, near Jarvie, Alberta. It was on a vacation to Missoula and a blind date at age 18 that she met the love of her life, Braxton Brown. Three weeks later, Braxton sent her an engagement ring and a bus ticket in the mail. That was the beginning of their 57 years of a beautiful marriage and the blessings of three children, nine grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

Edith's legacy is love. Edith was not just "married"; she taught us the meaning of being a "loving wife." She was not just a "mother"; she was our "Mom." And she was always the Cub Scout and Girl Scout Mom, swim team Mom, baseball Mom and the "school room Mother," too. She was our biggest fan at all our sports, music and any events we were a part of. She loved her husband, children and grandchildren with a depth of love that goes beyond words.

Edith's 35 years as a professional baker and wedding cake decorator was legendary in Missoula and throughout the Northwest. Her reputation as "The Best," especially for her famous carrot cake, was second to

none. Many nice people still remind our family how special their wedding day was because of Mom. Edith loved gardening, flowers and birds.Her beautiful yard and garden was a haven for her many songbirds and hummingbirds. She also loved her fun times as a member of the Red Hat Society.

Edith was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and called Jesus her Lord and Savior. She lived this truth in love. With God's help, she left this world a better place than she found it.

Edith is survived by her loving husband, Braxton Brown; her brother, Herbie Steck of Edson, Alberta; children, Braxton Brown Jr. (third), (Sue) Adeline Suzette Job and (Mary) Mary Emily Brown; grandchildren,

Braxton Brown (fourth), Brenton Brown, Briana Watson, Ryan Job, Meaghan Job, Jordan Rauk, Kendall Rauk and Logan Rauk; and great-grandchildren, Champ Watson, Hayli Brown, Barrett Brown, Oakleigh Watson, Braxton Brown (fifth), Annabel Brown and Ember Job.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Steck and Marbel (Therriault) Steck; brothers, Henry Jr., Allen and Frank; sisters, Alice, Tillie, Elizabeth, Marion, Freda, Jean and Ann; loving daughter-in-law, Diana Brown; and grandson, Jonathan Brown.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m.Monday, April 14, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 217 Tremont St. in Missoula. Reception following.

There is no "in lieu" of flowers. Mom loved flowers!
Read Edith Brown's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.