PAWNEE ROCK — Eldon Clarence Brown, 70, passed away Sept. 17, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Kansas City, Kan. He was born on Jan. 5, 1954, in Ainsworth, Neb., to Everett and Wilma (Lake) Brown. On Aug. 25, 1973, he married Susan Owens in Vernon, Texas.

A long time Pawnee Rock resident, Eldon worked as a heavy equipment operator, most recently at Stone Sand Company. He was raised Methodist. Eldon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Steve Groves and wife Tammy of Dundee, and Chris Brown of Osborne; daughter, Lisa Vonfeldt of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and numerous loved ones. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivan and Glen Brown; and sister, Maxine Davis.

Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, with family receiving guests from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by

Bryant Funeral Home 

1425 Patton Rd. 

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Sept. 21, 2024