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Brown -- Earl Brown, 80, a resident of Belen, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday, April 30, 2002. Earl was a decorated staff sergeant machine gunner in W.W.II landed in Normady and fought in the Battle of the Bulge across Europe and a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. Earl's family moved with him to Belen in 1952 and started working for the AT&SF. He retired after 36 years of dedicated service calling it the best job on earth, with the best friends ever. He was also a past president of Belen Lyons Club. Earl and his late wife, Judy were also long time business owners in Belen. Starting with Roy's Café in 1955 and for the past 43 years, they have owned the Mesa Motel Restaurant and Lounge. Earl's passion's were cattle ranching and flying his airplane. He started flying late in life and shared his joy with countless others. His philosophy for life was to pay our deeds forward and he hoped not to be a burden on anyone before his passing, which he wasn't. Preceding him in death was his beloved wife of 53 years, Judy in 1999. Earl is survived by his four children, Alene Williams and her husband, Jim of Jemez Springs, NM; Nancy Miller and her husband, Linton of Roswell, NM; Wesley James Brown and his wife, Julie of Farmington; and Marlyn Gaskin and her husband, Rick of Fort Worth, TX; ten grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by a great number of admires and his loving family. Earl's family will be receiving family and friends on Saturday, May 4, 2002 at 12:30 p.m. at Romero Funeral Home Chapel with Funeral Service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Floyd New Mexico Cemetery to be laid to rest with his beloved wife at a later date. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM 87002.
        Published on: Fri May 03, 2002