James "Allan" Clare Brown

James Allan Clare Brown lived a good life and was loved more than he probably ever realized. He left the earth for his next adventure on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. 

Allan was curious by nature and always ready for an adventure. He could fix anything and loved trying new activities, including cycling across Canada in 1995. He loved his family deeply, especially his wife Florence. He could fix just about anything, loved a little magic trick and a good joke. He was a true and loyal friend, our biggest cheerleader, and a role model of patience and perseverance.  He taught us to see the world with kindness and love. His favourite expression was “All I want is the health and happiness of my family.”

Allan was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on July 23, 1943. He attended Grasswood Elementary and Technical Collegiate. He met Florence in Grade 12. They married on October 6, 1962, and recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. They welcomed their three children, Deborah, Candice (Michael), and Christopher (Lea) over the next years, settling in Salmon Arm in 1974. Pre-deceased by his parents, Lloyd and Helen Brown, his brother Lloyd, sister-in-law, Shirley Brown, brothers-in-law, Robert Read and Peter Elash, and nephews Glen and Gary. He is survived by his wife, Florence and his three children. He was incredibly proud of his grandchildren Kat, Charlotte, Curtis, Tiffany, Benjamin, Laura (Ryan), and Lianne (Greg), who loved him dearly. He will also be missed by his siblings Joyce Read, Keith Brown, Alice Elash, David (Sandy) Brown and Joanne Smith, his wife’s extended family, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Allan went back to school in his 30s to obtain his Carpenter and Millwright tickets.  He worked at many sawmills across the four western provinces, the Yukon, Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. He served on several Boards, including the ROMSS (Reaching Out MS Society), Seniors Drop In Centre, and Linden Court Strata Board.  He coached Little League Baseball for several years, was involved with Cubs and Scouts and helped with the Salvation Army Kettle.

In keeping with Allan’s wishes, there will be no service. If you’d like to honour and celebrate his life, a donation to the MS Society would be deeply appreciated.