Ransom Henry Brown

Ransom Henry Brown, died peacefully August 18, 2016 at Cassia Regional Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1923 in Kalispell Montana. He was the oldest son of Louis H. Brown and Ednona M. Beauchamp. He had two sisters, Zola M. Gilbertson (LeVaughn) and Mary Elisabeth Brown. Ransom married Odean May Grilley June 4, 1949 in Kalispell. They divorced in 1976. Together they had four children, William Ransom, Pamela Jane, Kenneth Wayne, and Patty Lou. He married Betty Jean Knudson January 21,1977 and is survived by her. He had lived in the Magic Valley since 1958. Early in his life in Montana he was involved in logging and farming. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. He loved to travel, and made any trip he took a learning experience by noting the historical landmarks and passages. He managed 3 different Credit Bureaus, and owned the Credit Bureau of Burley. After his retirement he remained active, and enjoyed working in the harvest for many years.

He was active in community service organizations serving as an officer in Shriners, Masons, Elks, Jaycees, and was president of the Burley Booster Club. He loved sports, played competitive baseball in Montana, and coached in youth leagues for several years. He also served in the Montana National Guard and was asked by special assignment not to participate in active duty service in order to remain in Montana and farm for his country. He was an honest, thoughtful and peaceable man, who read and understood current events. He enjoyed pleasant conversations and was loved and admired by his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, his daughters Pam Jensen (Larry) and Patty Hodge (Dee), his step children; Jim Friske (Karen), Terry Friske (Sylvia) and Carolann Racine (Beastie); 9 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his-parents, sisters, 2 sons, great grandson Jaden Jensen and his first wife, Odean Brown.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2016 at Hansen Mortuary. Viewing for family and friends will be held for one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Services will conclude with burial in the Riverside cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

Funeral Service Date of Service: Aug. 26, 2016