Bruce Brown

Dec 14, 1949 -

May 15, 2025

Bruce A. Brown, 75, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Liberty Hill, Texas. Born on Dec. 14, 1949, in San Mateo, Calif., Bruce lived a life defined by service, adventure and enduring devotion to family and faith.

He was raised in Watsonville, Calif. After high school, he enlisted in the military and served with distinction during the Vietnam War. Rising to the rank of Sergeant.

Bruce returned to civilian life and he married Julie Brown, and together they raised their children while living across the western United States—from California to Washington to Oregon.

Bruce joined Alaska National Insurance. Over a remarkable 32-year tenure with the company, he rose through the ranks to become Vice President. Bruce embraced all that the rugged state had to offer. Summers were spent fishing and camping at the family cabin on the Kenai River. Autumn brought moose hunting trips, while winters were filled with skiing at Alyeska or hockey games. Bruce was also a certified scuba diver who explored underwater worlds in Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico. He held a first-degree black belt in Goju-ryu karate. During warmer months, he enjoyed golfing and hosting gatherings where he would fire up the grill—BBQing was one of his greatest joys and talents.

In his later years in Alaska, Bruce met and married Sue Brown. Together they built a life full of love and companionship. Bruce and Sue relocated to Liberty Hill, where they lived until his passing.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Sue Brown; son, Nate Brown and partner Stacy Story; daughter, Courtney Chavez and husband Victor Chavez III; son, Justin Perry and wife Colby Perry; stepdaughters, Lindsey Neal and husband Andrew Neal, and Lisa Sullivan; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Vern Brown; mother, Roberta Brown; brother, Dave Brown; daughter, Melynda Robbins; and stepson, Scott Sullivan. Bruce's legacy is one of generosity, strength, adventure, faith and love for family.