Lynn Brown, Salina
Obituary for Lynn A Brown | Ryan Mortuary
September 7, 1928 ~ August 20, 2021 (age 92)
Lynn A. Brown was born on September 7, 1928, to George E. and Dollie, McEldery, Brown in Lebanon, Kansas. Lynn passed from this earth on August 20, 2021, at Holiday Resort in Salina, Kansas.
Lynn served in the United States Air Force as a sargent from 1946-1949. Following his service, he pursued an engineering degree at the University of Colorado which prepared him for his career with IBM where he was instrumental in the early development of computers.
Lynn from IBM and became one of the first residents at Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, Kansas. He moved to assisted living at Eaglecrest then to Holiday Resort to meet his health needs.
He was a quiet man who lived a simple life. Lynn enjoyed woodworking and "tinkering" with electronics. He was proud of his 1964 Convertible that he donated to the future home of the Salina Car Museum.
Lynn was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers Melvin Brown, Alvin Brown, and Harold Brown, as well as two sisters Alice and Louise. He is survived by 13 nieces and nephews.
Lynn had chosen cremation and requested there be no services.
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