Barbara Joan Brown

March 10, 1931 - April 16, 2020

Barbara Joan Brown, age 89, of Rensselaer, Ind. passed away April 16, 2020 in her home. She was born on March 10, 1931 in Rensselaer, Ind. to Alfred and Ruth (Anding) Fletcher. Barbara was educated in the Rensselaer Schools and graduated with the Class of 1949. On August 27, 1950 in Rensselaer, Ind. she married John Charles “Jack” Brown, who preceded her in death on December 23, 2009. Barbara was a devoted homemaker, mother, and wife. She was employed by Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer, Ind. where she created delicious baked goods in the bakery. She also helped serve the resident priests at the College. A lover of animals, Barbara enjoyed caring for and showing dogs and ponies. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Barbara was a former member of the Brushwood United Methodist Church. She was a member of Tri-Kappa Sorority and a Saint Joseph’s College Fellow. Barbara is survived by her daughter, Julie (Tony) Williams and her son-in-law, Jon Brouwer; four grandsons; and five great-grandchildren. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, parents, her daughter Debra Brouwer, one brother, and three sisters. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family gathering will be held and a later date.