Son of Antha B Vandeventer & John E Brown
From Perry Enterprise, 2/17/1927:
James Randolph Brown, only son of Dr and Mrs J E Brown, of Perry, passed away early Monday morning at Barnes Hospital, St Louis, after a lingering illness. He had been confided to his bed at the home of his parents since Christmas, but a week ago was taken to St Louis in a vain attempt to prolong his life. A blood transfusion proved of no avail and he passed away quietly after months and years of patient and cheerful suffering. Death came to him not as the Grim Reaper, but as one who bade him leave pain and care behind to find rest and happiness in his Father's house.
Altho'Jamie, as he was familiarly known to all those who loved him, had been in ill health for seven years he maintained a bright and optimistic outlook on life and perhaps his mission in life was fulfilled for his ready wit and joviality was helpful to all those with whom he came in contact.
No boy ever enjoyed a larger circle of friends or valued them more highly. HIs life was an honor to his parents, of whom he was ever thoughtful and considerate, even in moments of deepest pain. And surely no parents ever loved a son more dearly than Jamie was loved. No medical skill or parental love was spared to affect a cure but the Great Physician had need of him.
Jamie was born in Florida, on December 14, 1900 and lived there until he was eleven years old when he moved with his parents to Perry, where his father, Dr Brown, has since been a valuable and loved physician. Jamie finished Perry High School in the Class of 1919. During his school life in Perry he was the life of his class and a party was never quite complete without him. Upon his graduation from high school, he entered Westminster College and was graduated from that institution in 1924. During his school days in Westminster, his ability to lead his classmates again asserted itself and he was greatly loved by his fellows and instructors. He was the originator of Lamda Chi, a local fraternity at Westminster, and held the office of president. After a year it was merged into Theta Kappa Nu, a national social fraternity, and Jamie went back to his Alma Mater to join in the installation ceremonies and enjoy the honor of begin the first man initiated into that chapter. He was also a member of Mustard Seeds, an organization devoted to the best interests of his college and was the originator of Razzberries, the pep organization of Westminster. Further recognition of the high esteem in which Jamie was held was manifested when he was elected business manager of the Blue Jay in 1923 and president of the Dorm Club for 1923-24. He was also a loyal member of the Masonic Order.
At the age of fourteen years he united with the Perry Presbyterian Church under the pastorate of Rev J E Kerr, thus laying the foundation for a faith in eternity which served to make him brave when life ebbed slowly away.
Jamie taught for one year in the Perry Public Schools and then accepted a position with the standard Oil Company in St Louis, which he held until his return to Perry. While in St Louis he was the roommate and constant companion of James Davis, formerly of Perry, a boyhood chum. Between the two there existed an almost David and Jonathan like affection.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. The discourse was given by the pastor, Rev L R King, assisted by Rev J W Pearson, pastor of the Perry Christian Church, both of whom gave words of comfort to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends. A profusion of lovely flowers bore mute testimony of the esteem Perry has for one of her most beloved sons.
Beautiful and appropriate music was furnished by Mrs E L Alford, pianist, a quartette composed of Mrs Herbert Painter, Mrs Fred Waterstom, W R Newell and Chas Heinicke, and the soloist Mrs W W Crockett. Mrs Alford played A FUneral March by Leybach and funeral selections from Chopin and Battmann. Mrs Crockett sang, "There Will Be No Tears in Paradise" and the quartette gave two numbers, "Nearer My God To Thee" and "The Home of the Sour". All of this music so beautifully rendered, gave touching sympathy to sad hearts. Pall bearers were Hiram Powell, William Bell, John Dulaney, O T Ely, Burney Fishback, and Thomas McClintic.
Interment at the Lick Creek Cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
It becomes the duty of the Enterprise to chronicle the deaths of all who pass away in Perry, a duty frought with sadness. How ever, we deem it a rare privilege to place in the annals of our paper this short history of the life of Jamie Brown, expressed simply, but with a wealth of love and affection for one of Our boys. To Dr and Mrs Brown we express words of deepest sympathy.
From Perry Enterprise, 2/17/1927:
James Randolph Brown, only son of Dr and Mrs J E Brown, of Perry, passed away early Monday morning at Barnes Hospital, St Louis, after a lingering illness. He had been confided to his bed at the home of his parents since Christmas, but a week ago was taken to St Louis in a vain attempt to prolong his life. A blood transfusion proved of no avail and he passed away quietly after months and years of patient and cheerful suffering. Death came to him not as the Grim Reaper, but as one who bade him leave pain and care behind to find rest and happiness in his Father's house.
Altho'Jamie, as he was familiarly known to all those who loved him, had been in ill health for seven years he maintained a bright and optimistic outlook on life and perhaps his mission in life was fulfilled for his ready wit and joviality was helpful to all those with whom he came in contact.
No boy ever enjoyed a larger circle of friends or valued them more highly. HIs life was an honor to his parents, of whom he was ever thoughtful and considerate, even in moments of deepest pain. And surely no parents ever loved a son more dearly than Jamie was loved. No medical skill or parental love was spared to affect a cure but the Great Physician had need of him.
Jamie was born in Florida, on December 14, 1900 and lived there until he was eleven years old when he moved with his parents to Perry, where his father, Dr Brown, has since been a valuable and loved physician. Jamie finished Perry High School in the Class of 1919. During his school life in Perry he was the life of his class and a party was never quite complete without him. Upon his graduation from high school, he entered Westminster College and was graduated from that institution in 1924. During his school days in Westminster, his ability to lead his classmates again asserted itself and he was greatly loved by his fellows and instructors. He was the originator of Lamda Chi, a local fraternity at Westminster, and held the office of president. After a year it was merged into Theta Kappa Nu, a national social fraternity, and Jamie went back to his Alma Mater to join in the installation ceremonies and enjoy the honor of begin the first man initiated into that chapter. He was also a member of Mustard Seeds, an organization devoted to the best interests of his college and was the originator of Razzberries, the pep organization of Westminster. Further recognition of the high esteem in which Jamie was held was manifested when he was elected business manager of the Blue Jay in 1923 and president of the Dorm Club for 1923-24. He was also a loyal member of the Masonic Order.
At the age of fourteen years he united with the Perry Presbyterian Church under the pastorate of Rev J E Kerr, thus laying the foundation for a faith in eternity which served to make him brave when life ebbed slowly away.
Jamie taught for one year in the Perry Public Schools and then accepted a position with the standard Oil Company in St Louis, which he held until his return to Perry. While in St Louis he was the roommate and constant companion of James Davis, formerly of Perry, a boyhood chum. Between the two there existed an almost David and Jonathan like affection.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. The discourse was given by the pastor, Rev L R King, assisted by Rev J W Pearson, pastor of the Perry Christian Church, both of whom gave words of comfort to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends. A profusion of lovely flowers bore mute testimony of the esteem Perry has for one of her most beloved sons.
Beautiful and appropriate music was furnished by Mrs E L Alford, pianist, a quartette composed of Mrs Herbert Painter, Mrs Fred Waterstom, W R Newell and Chas Heinicke, and the soloist Mrs W W Crockett. Mrs Alford played A FUneral March by Leybach and funeral selections from Chopin and Battmann. Mrs Crockett sang, "There Will Be No Tears in Paradise" and the quartette gave two numbers, "Nearer My God To Thee" and "The Home of the Sour". All of this music so beautifully rendered, gave touching sympathy to sad hearts. Pall bearers were Hiram Powell, William Bell, John Dulaney, O T Ely, Burney Fishback, and Thomas McClintic.
Interment at the Lick Creek Cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
It becomes the duty of the Enterprise to chronicle the deaths of all who pass away in Perry, a duty frought with sadness. How ever, we deem it a rare privilege to place in the annals of our paper this short history of the life of Jamie Brown, expressed simply, but with a wealth of love and affection for one of Our boys. To Dr and Mrs Brown we express words of deepest sympathy.
Son of Antha B Vandeventer & John E Brown
From Perry Enterprise, 2/17/1927:
James Randolph Brown, only son of Dr and Mrs J E Brown, of Perry, passed away early Monday morning at Barnes Hospital, St Louis, after a lingering illness. He had been confided to his bed at the home of his parents since Christmas, but a week ago was taken to St Louis in a vain attempt to prolong his life. A blood transfusion proved of no avail and he passed away quietly after months and years of patient and cheerful suffering. Death came to him not as the Grim Reaper, but as one who bade him leave pain and care behind to find rest and happiness in his Father's house.
Altho'Jamie, as he was familiarly known to all those who loved him, had been in ill health for seven years he maintained a bright and optimistic outlook on life and perhaps his mission in life was fulfilled for his ready wit and joviality was helpful to all those with whom he came in contact.
No boy ever enjoyed a larger circle of friends or valued them more highly. HIs life was an honor to his parents, of whom he was ever thoughtful and considerate, even in moments of deepest pain. And surely no parents ever loved a son more dearly than Jamie was loved. No medical skill or parental love was spared to affect a cure but the Great Physician had need of him.
Jamie was born in Florida, on December 14, 1900 and lived there until he was eleven years old when he moved with his parents to Perry, where his father, Dr Brown, has since been a valuable and loved physician. Jamie finished Perry High School in the Class of 1919. During his school life in Perry he was the life of his class and a party was never quite complete without him. Upon his graduation from high school, he entered Westminster College and was graduated from that institution in 1924. During his school days in Westminster, his ability to lead his classmates again asserted itself and he was greatly loved by his fellows and instructors. He was the originator of Lamda Chi, a local fraternity at Westminster, and held the office of president. After a year it was merged into Theta Kappa Nu, a national social fraternity, and Jamie went back to his Alma Mater to join in the installation ceremonies and enjoy the honor of begin the first man initiated into that chapter. He was also a member of Mustard Seeds, an organization devoted to the best interests of his college and was the originator of Razzberries, the pep organization of Westminster. Further recognition of the high esteem in which Jamie was held was manifested when he was elected business manager of the Blue Jay in 1923 and president of the Dorm Club for 1923-24. He was also a loyal member of the Masonic Order.
At the age of fourteen years he united with the Perry Presbyterian Church under the pastorate of Rev J E Kerr, thus laying the foundation for a faith in eternity which served to make him brave when life ebbed slowly away.
Jamie taught for one year in the Perry Public Schools and then accepted a position with the standard Oil Company in St Louis, which he held until his return to Perry. While in St Louis he was the roommate and constant companion of James Davis, formerly of Perry, a boyhood chum. Between the two there existed an almost David and Jonathan like affection.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. The discourse was given by the pastor, Rev L R King, assisted by Rev J W Pearson, pastor of the Perry Christian Church, both of whom gave words of comfort to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends. A profusion of lovely flowers bore mute testimony of the esteem Perry has for one of her most beloved sons.
Beautiful and appropriate music was furnished by Mrs E L Alford, pianist, a quartette composed of Mrs Herbert Painter, Mrs Fred Waterstom, W R Newell and Chas Heinicke, and the soloist Mrs W W Crockett. Mrs Alford played A FUneral March by Leybach and funeral selections from Chopin and Battmann. Mrs Crockett sang, "There Will Be No Tears in Paradise" and the quartette gave two numbers, "Nearer My God To Thee" and "The Home of the Sour". All of this music so beautifully rendered, gave touching sympathy to sad hearts. Pall bearers were Hiram Powell, William Bell, John Dulaney, O T Ely, Burney Fishback, and Thomas McClintic.
Interment at the Lick Creek Cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
It becomes the duty of the Enterprise to chronicle the deaths of all who pass away in Perry, a duty frought with sadness. How ever, we deem it a rare privilege to place in the annals of our paper this short history of the life of Jamie Brown, expressed simply, but with a wealth of love and affection for one of Our boys. To Dr and Mrs Brown we express words of deepest sympathy.
From Perry Enterprise, 2/17/1927:
James Randolph Brown, only son of Dr and Mrs J E Brown, of Perry, passed away early Monday morning at Barnes Hospital, St Louis, after a lingering illness. He had been confided to his bed at the home of his parents since Christmas, but a week ago was taken to St Louis in a vain attempt to prolong his life. A blood transfusion proved of no avail and he passed away quietly after months and years of patient and cheerful suffering. Death came to him not as the Grim Reaper, but as one who bade him leave pain and care behind to find rest and happiness in his Father's house.
Altho'Jamie, as he was familiarly known to all those who loved him, had been in ill health for seven years he maintained a bright and optimistic outlook on life and perhaps his mission in life was fulfilled for his ready wit and joviality was helpful to all those with whom he came in contact.
No boy ever enjoyed a larger circle of friends or valued them more highly. HIs life was an honor to his parents, of whom he was ever thoughtful and considerate, even in moments of deepest pain. And surely no parents ever loved a son more dearly than Jamie was loved. No medical skill or parental love was spared to affect a cure but the Great Physician had need of him.
Jamie was born in Florida, on December 14, 1900 and lived there until he was eleven years old when he moved with his parents to Perry, where his father, Dr Brown, has since been a valuable and loved physician. Jamie finished Perry High School in the Class of 1919. During his school life in Perry he was the life of his class and a party was never quite complete without him. Upon his graduation from high school, he entered Westminster College and was graduated from that institution in 1924. During his school days in Westminster, his ability to lead his classmates again asserted itself and he was greatly loved by his fellows and instructors. He was the originator of Lamda Chi, a local fraternity at Westminster, and held the office of president. After a year it was merged into Theta Kappa Nu, a national social fraternity, and Jamie went back to his Alma Mater to join in the installation ceremonies and enjoy the honor of begin the first man initiated into that chapter. He was also a member of Mustard Seeds, an organization devoted to the best interests of his college and was the originator of Razzberries, the pep organization of Westminster. Further recognition of the high esteem in which Jamie was held was manifested when he was elected business manager of the Blue Jay in 1923 and president of the Dorm Club for 1923-24. He was also a loyal member of the Masonic Order.
At the age of fourteen years he united with the Perry Presbyterian Church under the pastorate of Rev J E Kerr, thus laying the foundation for a faith in eternity which served to make him brave when life ebbed slowly away.
Jamie taught for one year in the Perry Public Schools and then accepted a position with the standard Oil Company in St Louis, which he held until his return to Perry. While in St Louis he was the roommate and constant companion of James Davis, formerly of Perry, a boyhood chum. Between the two there existed an almost David and Jonathan like affection.
Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church this afternoon, Wednesday, at 2 o'clock. The discourse was given by the pastor, Rev L R King, assisted by Rev J W Pearson, pastor of the Perry Christian Church, both of whom gave words of comfort to the sorrowing parents, relatives and friends. A profusion of lovely flowers bore mute testimony of the esteem Perry has for one of her most beloved sons.
Beautiful and appropriate music was furnished by Mrs E L Alford, pianist, a quartette composed of Mrs Herbert Painter, Mrs Fred Waterstom, W R Newell and Chas Heinicke, and the soloist Mrs W W Crockett. Mrs Alford played A FUneral March by Leybach and funeral selections from Chopin and Battmann. Mrs Crockett sang, "There Will Be No Tears in Paradise" and the quartette gave two numbers, "Nearer My God To Thee" and "The Home of the Sour". All of this music so beautifully rendered, gave touching sympathy to sad hearts. Pall bearers were Hiram Powell, William Bell, John Dulaney, O T Ely, Burney Fishback, and Thomas McClintic.
Interment at the Lick Creek Cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge.
It becomes the duty of the Enterprise to chronicle the deaths of all who pass away in Perry, a duty frought with sadness. How ever, we deem it a rare privilege to place in the annals of our paper this short history of the life of Jamie Brown, expressed simply, but with a wealth of love and affection for one of Our boys. To Dr and Mrs Brown we express words of deepest sympathy.
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