Arlene Louise Brown

Arlene Louise Beckius was born May 16, 1950 in Pine River, MN, the daughter of Martin and Clarabell (Olson) Beckius. On April 24, 1982, she was united in marriage to Timothy Brown in Elko, NV. The made their home in St. James where they raised their two daughters. Wife, mother, grandmother, caretaker and friend, cousin and aunt or other ways that you describe her. She was always the first one to lend a listening ear, hold your hand, and help solve problems with no answers. The lives Arlene touched are numbered in the thousands, as we are all touched by an angel, with each and every one holding their own memories and holding their grace like a stepping stone. She lived life to the fullest and never expected an end, but always prepared for it to be here someday, making sure we all knew she loved us with each and every word and smile, whether it be a phone call, a message or a card she was truly an angel. She brings so much grace with her passing, as she lived her life with grace and love. She will be missed by many and is loved by all. She is survived by her husband Tim Brown of St. James, daughters Melissa Brown of St. James, Laura Brown of Ormsby, grandchildren Alex Hanson, Bethany Pierson, Conner Pierson, Dillon Roessler, siblings Rosie Schroen of St. James, Pat (Don) Schuur of Bingham Lake, Barbara (Larry) Rasmussen of Mt. Lake, James (Linda) Beckius of White Bear Lake, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces/nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Eugene Beckius and a brother-in-law Dennis Schroen. Visitation 1 4:30 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, November 6, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James Chapel 906 - 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 A Christian Mothers Rosary to be recited at 4pm Friday at the funeral home. Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2015 St. James Catholic Church, St. James 623 4th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Service Information 10:30 am Saturday, November 7, 2015 St. James Catholic Church, St. James 623 4th Street S. Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Interment Information Calvary Cemetery- St. James East of town on CR 27 Saint James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Burial at a later date. Fellowship Lunch and fellowship to follow in Marian Hall.