WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL Alumni
PORTLAND, OREGON
MILITARY SPOTLIGHT
OFFICER WILLIAM "BILL" BROWN '65
US AIR FORCE
Bill Brown '65 died on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 in Gresham. He was 62 years of age. After graduating from Wilson, Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force. During his duty, he was granted Top Secret Clearance working with Cryptographic information. After receiving an honorable discharge on May 4, 1972, Bill returned to Portland where he completed his Bachelor's Degree at Portland State University. He worked as a Police Officer for the Portland Police Bureau for 28 years retiring in 2006. Bill is survived by his wife, Jo of Gresham, step sons, Chris Ronnfeldt of Portland, Jon Ronnfeldt of Gresham and Mike Ronnfeldt of Clackamas, parents, Dennis and Karleen Brown of Beaverton and brothers Ron Brown of Beaverton and Steve Brown of Beaverton along with 3 grandchildren, Jon, Alyssa and Dylan. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Bateman Carroll Funeral Home. To read more about Bill, go to: http://www.legacy.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=William-Brown&lc=7392&mid=4155789&=.