Dorothy Lucille (Luce) Brown, daughter of Milton and Carrie (Bullock)
Luce was born on August 16, 1928, in Hays, Kansas and passed away in
Bonner Springs, Kansas on July 21, 2020, at the age of 91.
Dorothy grew up in Collyer, Kansas, the youngest of five children.
She helped her dad run a grain elevator, cared for her invalid mother,
and played piano for, school, church, and social events. She attended
Fort Hays State College where she met Roger R. Brown, her lifelong love.
They were married on August 14, 1950.
The young couple lived in Baltimore, Maryland, St. Louis, Missouri,
and Quinter, Kansas before settling in Norton, Kansas to raise their
family. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and a secretary. She was her
husband and children’s biggest supporter in all their activities, an
avid Bridge player, and a cheerful church worker. Roger’s untimely and
unexpected death on June 9, 1984, saw her begin new careers. She owned
and operated a small gift shop in her home call Boughs and Bows where
she created many of the things she sold. She also became a sales
representative for the Enesco Corporation. Her territory included all
of western Kansas. “Mrs. B” drove countless miles and made friends
everywhere she went. She became fearless in taking customers to big
vendor shows in Kansas City and Chicago and happily worked until the age
of 70, winning sales awards every year. Dorothy was a lifelong
Methodist, a 50-year member and past president of Chapter AA P.E.O. in
Norton, a member of the Norton VFW, and on the Norton cemetery
committee. Her favorite titles were Mom, Grandma, and Grandma B. She
loved with all her heart and that love was returned ten-fold. She
laughed often and never wanted to sit on the outside looking in. She
was a vital part of her family’s lives and all they have done. Many
delighted in calling her sister, aunt, or friend.
Survivors include one son, Brad (Kristi) Brown, Georgetown, TX;
three daughters, Judy Anderson, Bonner Springs; Cindy (Steve) Fowler,
Sterling, CO; Jan Charles, Holton, KS; seven grandchildren, Kyle
(Meredith) Brown; Joel (Danielle) Brown; Erica Anderson (Jayson Smith);
Ben (Dani) Fowler; Chad (Megan) Fowler; Nikki (Austin) Rash; Brady
Charles. Twelve great grandchildren, Brienn, Corland, London, and Knox
Brown; Kaleb, Emily, Cael, Maycee, and Reid Fowler; Ava, Alexa, and
Bennett Rash; one sister-in-law, Imogene Luce; many nieces, nephews, and
friends of all ages.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her
siblings, Harvey, Lyle, and Eugene Luce and Louise Holl; her husband;
her son-in-law Mike Anderson; and her grandson, Adam Anderson.
Graveside inurnment will be held 10:30 am Monday, June 14, 2021, at
the Norton Cemetery. The family will be staying at the Sleep Inn &
Suites in Norton and will be available for friends to come and visit on
Saturday and Sunday before the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Roger R. and Dorothy L. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, Fort Hays State University, One Tiger Place – PO Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601-1060. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com