Richard "Dick" Brown

3/2/1939 – 3/5/2022. Our Dad and Gampi, Richard Brown, was a man of few words, and we choose to honor him by saying what is most important. He died the same way he lived, with courage, humility, and grace. He was the hardest working man on earth, never believing any job was beneath him. His special Dupuyer friend crowned him the “Grumpy Gardener.” Per Dick’s request, no formal services will be held. When the sun is high in the blue sky warming the Rocky Mountain Front, we will celebrate the life of our dad and Gampi at home in Dupuyer with an open house and barbeque for all. Dick was born on March 02, 1939, to Rich and Mary Brown in Conrad, MT. He was later raised by George Taylor on Birch Creek north of Dupuyer. George taught Dick to live by a strong work ethic which he practiced for the rest of his life. Dick was fifteen when he met his soulmate, Gloye Paul, while attending Valier High School. They spent sixty-two years navigating this crazy beautiful thing we call life. Dick was seventeen when he enlisted in the Navy and loved riding the ocean swells, until his discharge three years later. He spent several years working for Boeing at various missile sites. Dick loved working the next 35 years for Buttrey Foods and would still be employed if the company had not been sold. He also re-covered pool tables at several missile sites with his friend Ray Mehrens and enjoyed making his infamous tow ropes. In 2000, Dick and Gloye moved home to Dupuyer where he could never find the time to retire. Dick worked at a buffalo ranch, cattle ranch, delivered Loomix feed to ranchers, and mowed grass for many in the community. After his first day of work at the ranch, he said, “I am like a fish out of water.” Dick never met a stranger, befriending people from all walks of life. He always said, “It takes all kinds, and if you don’t have anything good to say, don’t say anything at all.” He took many secrets with him, because when you told Dick Brown something, he never repeated it. He was an honest, loyal, and generous friend to many people. Dick enjoyed all things Montana. In his younger years, he loved going with his special hunting buddies to the Horyna Ranch in the Missouri River Breaks. The trout were on high alert when Dick and his special friend met at the Missouri River near Holter Lake to wet a line. He had many fishing buddies throughout his life, including his favorites, Nan and Papa. He was a fan of college and professional sports, especially “Silver and Black” Football. Dick enjoyed watching Grizzly games and loved Lady Griz Basketball. He was preceded in death by his parents; foster father, George Taylor; in-laws, Fred and Grace Paul; infant brother, Johnny; sister, Joyce Gebhart; and many friends. Dick is survived by his wife, Gloye; daughter, Allyson; son, Mike and his partner, Michael; granddaughters, Natalie Egan and Ashley Starr; and special grandson-in-law, Joe Starr. We love you forever Dad and Gampi, Mom, Allyson, Mike, Michael, Natalie, Ashley, and Joe.