Vertie Brown Jr.

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vertie Brown Jr. at age 85, our beloved father, and beloved husband to his devoted wife, Barbara Sue Brown. He succumbed to a battle with lymphoma.

Vertie retired from law enforcement in 2003 after serving as the Clarkston, Wash. police chief. He devoted his life long career as a public servant to his community. He achieved the Executive Certification in law enforcement recognized by the WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission. His career spanned over 40 years. He will be greatly missed by his former colleagues, community, friends and family.

He is preceded by his only son, Daniel James Brown who passed away June 2010. He leaves behind his daughters Catherine, Susan, Amy, and Virginia and his 8 grandchildren; Daniel, Isaac, Jacob, Jimmy, Anna, Maria, Alanna and Isabella.