Edith “Edie” Brown

Edith “Edie” Brown, was born on May 2nd, 1953 in Springfield, VT. Growing up in New England she enjoyed skiing, sailing, getting into mischief, and playing practical jokes together with her brother and friends.

She graduated from St. Margaret’s High School in 1972 and attended Cornell College in Mount Vernon, IA; receiving her bachelor's degree in 1976. After college she settled down in Eastern Iowa. She received her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Iowa. She married Victor Kimberling on March 31st, 1984. Together they had one son, Zachary. She worked as a social worker for the Iowa Department of Human Services and later for St. Luke’s Hospital.  In addition she helped on the farm.

Her main interests were cooking, shotguns, single malt whiskies, and wines. Her hobbies included golf, shooting sporting clays, and traveling around the world. She began to actively learn German and taking private lessons in preparation for her son’s wedding in Germany.  She also did lots of volunteer work in Iowa, such as church food pantry.

After her divorce she moved to Northern Michigan. She did volunteer work with Rotary and spent several years working in the tasting room at Mawby Winery. She was passionate about her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jeremy Brown and Hope Nesbit Brown. She is survived by Jay (Lisa) Brown (younger brother), Zachary Kimberling (son), Jenny Kimberling (daughter-in-law), and Riley (best friend: her chocolate lab,). 

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, December 18, at 11 a.m. at the Charlevoix Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with the family receiving friends from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.  

For those unable to attend services in person, they will also be livestreamed via the following link: 

Edie Brown Memorial Service https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2314346202?pwd=UzI1eEFmeHVZaDFPZ1RqUXVSS21zUT09&omn=82198517814

Meeting ID: 231 434 6202

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In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlevoix Area Humane Society, 614 Beardsley St., Boyne City, MI 49712.

Please sign her online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.