Marjorie Brown

Marjorie “Marge” Brown of Fountain Hills passed away on Dec. 9, 2013.

Marge was born on her family’s farm in Badger, Iowa on May 19, 1926 to Oliver and Melinda Knudson. She was the youngest child of four and the only daughter.

Marge was raised in both Badger and Ft. Dodge, Iowa. It was in Ft. Dodge where she met her husband, Joseph Brown, and gave birth to a daughter, Lou Rae.

Marge and Joe were in the real estate and construction industries in Ft. Dodge, but found an opportunity that would take them out of state. They moved to Fountain Hills in 1976 and completed several land development projects there.

Real estate was a passion of Marge’s and kept her busy up until her final days. Marge was well known and loved by her community. She was an active member in her Catholic church, a member of bridge club, a Lions Club Lioness, Men’s Club wife, charity worker, community volunteer and so much more.

She was very intelligent and a savvy businesswoman. Every task she took on, she completed meticulously and with pride. Marge will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially her grandchildren, Stacy Rougemont and D.J. King; great granddaughters, Lola, Sophia and Ava May Rougemont; son-in-law, David King; nephew Joe Brown, and family and friends of the community.

Marge was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Brown, and daughter, Lou Rae King. A memorial mass was held on Monday, Dec. 16, at the Church of the Ascension, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Fountain Hills Theater, P.O. Box 18132, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269, WWW.FHTAZ.org, or to the Fountain Hills Cultural and Civil Association, P.O. Box 18254 Fountain Hills, Arizona 85269, www.fountainhillscca.org/GreeningofDowntown.html.