Alexander (Sandy) Brown Jr.
OBITUARY
Alexander (Alex or Sandy) Brown of San Diego, California, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at home in Ocean Beach. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne, their four sons, Michael, Timothy, Gordon and Greg, grandsons Ollie, Beau and Benji and his sister, Ruth (Bonnie) Wheeler.
He was born in Bremerton, Washington, to Alexander MacGregor Brown, Sr., and Ruth Nietzer Brown. Sandy grew up in Virginia, Pennsylvania and finally California, He graduated from Point Loma High School in 1961 and San Diego State in 1968 while being in the National Guard from 1966 – 1970. He received his teaching credential in 1970 at SDSU where he met his wife. They were married for 56 years. He began teaching at Castle Park High School in September of 1970. He taught Physics and Physical Science there for 35 years. Sandy, as friends and neighbors knew him was a true “fix-it man”. From working on cars, plumbing, wiring, plus gardening, composting and drip-water systems, he shared his knowledge with anyone who was in need. He was a teacher for anyone who wanted to learn. He will be remembered fondly for his flannel shirts, his trips to Dixieline, Johnstone Supply and Costco. He reluctantly went with his wife on trips around the US and Europe, and actually enjoyed them.
Celebration of his life will be planned later on. Donations, in lieu of flowers can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.