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Andrea Brown, 65, of Salem passed away on September 8, 2017.
Andrea was born in Chicago, IL to Edwin John and Esther Wallin on January 27, 1952. She attended Biola University and toured with the quartet in 1971 then graduated from Oregon State University in 1976 with a music major. She obtained a Master’s degree in Education and later a Master’s degree in Counseling, both at Western Oregon University. She touched many lives as a teacher, counselor and yoga teacher. She was a gifted pianist and singer. She adored cats, volunteered with Salem Friends of Felines and dedicated much of her life to animal welfare.
Andrea is survived by her husband Allyn Brown, her children Alivia Thompson Cetas and “Daniel” David Thompson, her stepchildren Sara Peelle and Jon Thompson, her sister Deborah Wallin, her brother John Wallin, her mother Esther Wallin, her grandchildren Joaquin and Lucia Cetas. She loved dearly and was loved by many.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be welcomed at Salem Friends of Felines, 980 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97302.
Memorial Service
Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 2 pm
Capital Baptist Church
3000 NE Lansing Ave. NE Salem, OR 97301
*Reception to follow*
A soft spoken woman with a linear and gentle comfort within her I've never seen in another human since I met her in 1997. Rest In Peace sweet angel..
Dear Brown Family,
I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the promise God gives us in John 5:28,29. This is a direct promise from God, not from man. Again I am sorry for your lost.
RIP Andrea. Into paradise...may the angels...lead you.
So sorry to hear this terrible news. I was hoping to see Andrea at our 50th reunion. My thoughts are with her family.
Andrea was a significant influential maternal influence for me during my adolescent development. She was caring, talented and driven to make a positive influence in the lives of others, including mine.
She recognized and encouraged my interest in music and taught me how read music and play piano. This eventually led to electric guitar and bass guitar which I still play to this day.
After a family trip that we took to California, Andrea recognized that I was fascinated by the golden state. She shared many stories with me about her coming of age in the Southern California beach life and these stories painted a picture in my mind of the Southern California lifestyle. This picture that she painted inspired my dream to live and raise a family in this Southern California lifestyle. A dream that I was able to realize.
I was very saddened to hear that Andrea passed last week. I wish that I had done more to maintain contact with someone that had such a profound impact in my upbringing. I am thankful for Facebook to be able to share pictures our families; but I really wish I had the opportunity to introduce her to my children and gave my children the opportunity to meet Andrea. And I wish I had the opportunity thank her for the positive influence she was for my coming of age.
My heart and prayers are with David and Alivia that are dealing with this sudden loss of their mom.
I love you all and hope we can all get together soon.
You were the kindest sweet caring friend I ever had. We went through our divorces and many hard times together.But could still have lots of fun.Going hiking, Dancing and just talking about anything and everything. And I will miss you more then words can express.Rest in Peace Andrea, I love you.
My Auntie had the spirit of a angel and I will always love her. She will always be in my heart.
My Beloved Friend and teacher! Andrea was a teacher, therapist and healer! Andrea used her adept skills of Yoga and Counseling to aid in the healing of my broken back and heart!