Jarlyn Mae Brown Obituary (1953

Jarlyn Mae Brown, age 68, passed away October 13, 2021, in Easton, WA while with her loving husband and beloved border collies. Born in Bismarck, ND June 19, 1953, Jarlyn moved to Yakima as a young child. Her family called her Jeri, although in her adulthood she went by Jarlyn or Jady. Jarlyns amazing love for animals carried through her entire life. A fearless daredevil, she grew up riding horses, jumping logs and creeks while bareback. Shed take her horse "Dusty" up Ahtanum Ridge looking for scorpions and black widows to bring to her teacher, so she didnt have to dissect a frog. In her teens, she met Robin Lee Brown. They married in 1970 and were rarely apart ever since. During their 54 years together, they enjoyed their horses and taking the dogs on hikes in the fresh, mountain air. She was God fearing, protective of her family, and never afraid to speak her mind. She was vibrant, smart, and a staunch conservative. In 1979, she opened her own dog grooming business, allowing her to also be at home with the kids. She created a tremendously loyal customer base for more than 25 years. When she decided to close shop, many customers insisted she still be their groomer, so she continued to take care of their beloved pets. This passion of hers is shared by her granddaughter Julia, who is following in her footsteps as a dog groomer. She also owned a pet store for a time. Jarlyn and Robin worked extremely hard to provide for their two children, Roy and Hope, putting them through private school, giving them a strong foundation of faith and an excellent education. Always thinking of their happiness and life experiences, Jarlyn and Robin would always allow the kids to each bring a friend on day trips and family vacations. Whatever activity the kids wanted to try, they would find a way to make it happen. At 10 years old, her daughter showed an interest in competing in pageantsthe start to another facet of Jarlyns beautiful life. After a couple of years of Hope competing, Jarlyn started her own talent pageant, PNW Rising Stars, where she and her husband touched numerous young girls lives. This gave Jarlyn an avenue for her amazing creativityfrom her keen eye behind the camera to later designing and sewing pageant wear. Her claim to fame was designing a piece for the infamous Honey BooBoo! After which, many other top pageant competitors cross the U.S. then reached out to her wanting a one-of-a-kind creation, some of which won National titles. She was also the director of the Valley Mall Models during this time. Her remarkable artistry carried over to her son Roy, whose pencil drawings looked more like black and white photos as they were astonishingly detailed. James Dean was her favorite. After her kids started families of their own, she again kept herself busy and challenged. Jarlyn began bidding on storage unit auctions, even before "Storage Wars" became a popular reality TV showa huge amount of work but such an interesting time. With Robin always at her side, they found many unique and interesting pieces that sparked a continued love of antiquing and turned into a full-time job. Jarlyn was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Elsie Hogue, half-sister Betty (Bevers), and half-brother Louie (Maichel). She is survived by loving husband Robin, son Roy, daughter Hope (Fulcher), and four grandchildren, Julia, Lucas, Arabella, and Dakoda. She also leaves behind her brother Leo (Hogue), sister-in-law Gloria, half-sister Arlene (Bunas), and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A Celebration of memories can be shared at Brookside Funeral Home (500 W. Prospect, Moxee, WA 98936) with open Viewing on Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 5:00-7:00pm, and service on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 1:00pm with Gravesite Ceremony immediately following at Terrace Heights Memorial Park (3001 Terrace Heights Drive, Yakima, WA 98901). Memories and condolences can be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com. Visitation Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Yakima) Thursday, October 21, 2021 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 500 W Prospect Moxee, Washington 98936 Funeral Service Brookside Funeral Home and Crematory (Yakima) Friday, October 22, 2021 1:00 PM 500 W Prospect Moxee, Washington 98936 Graveside Service Terrace Heights Memorial Park Friday, October 22, 2021 3001 Terrace Heights Drive Yakima, WA 98901 Following Funeral Service