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Pearl Jean (Gilbert) Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family from her earthly home into her heavenly home to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2018, after her 7 year battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Missionary Alliance Church in Blairsburg with Pastor Ron Lotz, officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the church.
Pearl was born October 19, 1950 to Richard and Norma Jean (Fowler) Gilbert in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She attended schools there, graduating in 1968 from Fort Dodge Senior High School. On November 9, 1968 she was united in marriage to Daniel J. Brown, her high school sweetheart, at Epworth United Methodist Church in Fort Dodge. They were blessed to celebrate their 49th Anniversary on November 9, 2017.
When her husband was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1970, they purchased their first home in Fort Dodge where they lived for 8 years. During this time their 3 children were born. They then purchased a home in Webster City where they have lived for 39 years. Pearl had a daycare in her home after the birth of their first child, and she continued until their 3 children were in school all day. She was employed by Kings Food Host USA as a waitress, Fort Dodge Credit Bureau, Webster City Schools as a secretary in two Elementary Schools, as well as the old Junior High for 10 years. Her last job was as Office Manager/Assistant in the Hamilton County Assessors Office for 22 years, until her retirement in January of 2014. She was an Avon Representative, Thirty One consultant, sold Luzier makeup and books. She was active in the churches they were members of as Kids Club Coordinator/Instructor, choir member, (including solos), deaconess, served on various committees, helped and taught VBS, sang with Praise Worship Team, served on Womens Ministry Team and helped serve Awanas. Pearl's favorite ministry was singing with her Sonshine Family in Fort Dodge. They ministered to many people through word and song. She was unable to sing with them the last few years due to health reasons.
Pearls hobbies include: scrapbooking, crafting, decorating for the holidays, bargain shopping, the love of music and spending time with her friends and family.
She is survived by her husband, Dan Brown and their children: Troy Brown, Estherville, IA Jody (Wayne) Draeger, Kamrar, IA, Jamie (Alicia) Brown, Lincoln, NE, 10 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
Also survived by siblings: Larry (Paulelda) Gilbert, Fort Dodge, IA, Ron (Connie) Gilbert, Webster City, IA, Jim (Deb) Gilbert, Fort Dodge, IA, Gary Gilbert, Fort Dodge, IA.
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