Nov. 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Samuel Robert Brown on Sunday, Nov. 12 at the age of 81. Sam was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his widow Leda Brown and his children Opal Roknipour, Robert S. Brown and Leda Peterson and their respective families.

Sam, a machinist by trade, worked for over 40 years at General Wax Candle Company until his retirement. He was a dutiful and hardworking person who took great pride in his work.

Sam enjoyed the simpler things in life: a good cup of coffee, a good joke, easy mornings tending to his backyard plants and caring for his dog. Above all that, however, he enjoyed his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and attending their activities.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Crippen Mortuary in Pasadena; the burial service was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Whittier.

The family extends an invitation to remember Sam’s life and, in lieu of gifts, ask for prayers for the family.