January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
Thinking about my mom today. Just missing her.
This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Mary Lou Brower. If you have a fond memory, story, or just want to say hello, we encourage you to share below. It gives her life meaning...and, it gives our family a wonderful perspective of her life.
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May 26, 2011
May 26, 2011
Ed: Just found out about Mary Lou's passing. I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Priscilla
Priscilla
May 24, 2011
May 24, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember all the kids being at our home during our youth when my Mom babysat. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to give us a call.
May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011
Hugs. Kisses. Encouragement (you KNOW how much I hated to lose)... Mrs. B was always there. She's a mom to countless knuckleheads, not just her own kids. The wonderful memories -- and the LAUGHS! -- will live on in all of us.
May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011
Genghis Gulley: 'Greg u know I have so much love for the Brower Family. Mrs. Brower was always so nice to me, she will truly be missed keep your head up.'
May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011
Greg, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Your mom was a kind and generous soul. She always cheered welcomed us rouchnecks into her home after every Big Game. She totally understood that boys will be boys. Dirty. Loud. Jokes. Hungry. Playful
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Gary,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.I will keep you and your family in my prayers. e-mail if you need anything. tippytoes30@sbcglobal.net Jamie Steinberger-Rohrer
I am so sorry to hear about your mom.I will keep you and your family in my prayers. e-mail if you need anything. tippytoes30@sbcglobal.net Jamie Steinberger-Rohrer
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Richard Russell: 'She was my mom away from home. Echoing the thoughts of all the other good people on this board: our thoughts are with you and your family. Be strong for your pop.'
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Lani Papke Stern: ‘If you wrestled, played baseball or ran cross country in Vallejo, you knew Mrs. B. My heart sank when I heard the news this morning. They simply do not make them like your mother anymore.'
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Sean English: ‘So Sorry Tracy....As U know, she was a ‘Mom’ 2 all of us! My condolences 2 U and the rest of the family.’
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Norma Espinosa: ‘Your mother was an inspiring, generous and fun loving woman. I have plenty of happy childhood memories because of your parents' kindness and willingness to include us in your family.’
May 17, 2011
May 17, 2011
Dear Mr. Brower & Family: I am sorry to hear about Mary Lou's passing. My favorite memories are the many Special Services Division "End of the Year Celebrations" in the Brower's beautiful backyard. I loved her laugh. Sending much love.
May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
From being a guest at the Brower house for Thanksgiving and other events, I knew that Mrs. Brower was a kind and generous woman. Looking through this site, I didn't know all the many ways she gave to her community. I'm very sorry to hear about her
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January 8, 2012
January 8, 2012
Thinking about my mom today. Just missing her.
May 26, 2011
May 26, 2011
Ed: Just found out about Mary Lou's passing. I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Priscilla
Priscilla
May 24, 2011
May 24, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember all the kids being at our home during our youth when my Mom babysat. If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to give us a call.
Gallery
Back in 1983...Notice the Shirt "A women's place is in the house...and senate!
Notice that Mom is giving the old bunny ears. Always good for a laugh.
Enjoying Christmas morning with the family.
Always having a blast with the children and grandchildren.
Grandma celebrating Ana's 21st in style.
Enjoying a moment with the grandchildren...flashing a wonderful smile.
Mary Lou on the great Pacific Ocean in 1964.
A very beautiful Mom and handsome Dad at their wedding in July 1963.
Strolling down the aisle in 1963.
Recent stories
Can't Let Go!!!:
May 19, 2011
by Sean English
I can always remember going over to the house, and it didn't matter where I was standing or sitting. ( MOM ) would often call my name and proceed to give me the biggest hug for as long as 2 mins or at least until another Brower family member came along to pry us apart LOL! I'm goin to miss those very warm and affectionate greetings.
Sean English
NVLL Team Mom & Scorekeeper Forever
May 19, 2011
by Greg Brower
During my youth, Mom was always the team mom and scorekeeper - she always kept meticulous score of the game. As she passed, it's something that I've reflected on a whole bunch...because she was *always* there at every game, no matter what. When I reached out to my NVLL buddies from 30 years ago...here's what they had to say...it's quite touching...
Sean Adams: "...this just took some wind out of my sails. Your mom was great and as supportive as any 11 year old could have. She was always so helpful. We are sending up prayers for you and your family."
Gordon Eaton: "...Sorry to hear about that Greg. She was a great team mom. We'll keep her in our prayers."
Zontrel Rayford: "Much Love to MOM!!!! She treated ALL of us like we were own!!!! There will NEVER be a team MOM like NVLL had in Mrs. Brower!!!! Much Love to the Brower Family!!! My Heart and Prayers are with u ALL!!!"
Gerald Eaton: "We send our prayers and know she’s in a good place. She has, and will continue, to touch many lives and will never be forgotten..."
Genghis Gulley: "Greg u know I have so much love for the Brower Family. Mrs. Brower was always so nice to me, she will truly be missed."
Adopted son
May 16, 2011
I was just Greg's new buddy from UCSB, up to play in his neighborhood Thanksgiving football game. Upon arrival, it was like I had grown up beside Greg and his family and had just never known I was actually from Vallejo.
Mrs. and Mr. (He always insists I call him Ed) found out that my birthday was always around Thanksgiving, and from that day on the Browers always made sure that their new son had some cake and birthday cheer at their home.
Holidays and special events from that day on always seemed to have a Brower aspect and I can't imagine enjoying my time with them more.
I didn't realize how sad I'd be until I wrote this small tidbit of a story about Mrs. Brower and the wonderful person she was. I'm going to miss her and hold on to the memories of those days gone by just that much tighter.
Alexander, Michelle, Jocelyn and Sophia Jekat