My sympathy to Terry, Mary and Jeri. IL have very fond memories of your Mother.

I am so sad to learn of this. I called Gertrude "Miss Brown" and so enjoyed getting to know her at Briarwood. She was a great help to me and my mother who is a resident there. In a short time, she had a great impact on our lives and will be sadly missed. Our hearts are with you.

Trudy was a neighbor that every American should have growing up in the 60's-70's. This woman was an independet thinker and a super mom. I remember the new Ford Mustangs and a "groovey" hot daughter that was like 10 yrs older than me, living two doors down. I would spend hours outside (pre-game councels) and would ask her a 1000 questions. Trudy was always pleasent to me and helped me avoid old man "Warrens" dog that would roam the neighborhood biting us. Trudy's dog "Tuffy", I believe, was a special friend to me and she would let me play with her(?) for hours a week. So many stories, but it was her independence that really stuck out to me. She was a strong woman and very important in my fomulative years. I have always respected this woman and the world (at least mine) was better off with her in it. My wife formed a relationship with her later in my life as we all lived down on 16th for years. I always felt that would be there forever, till the 93 floods came, then life changed down there and it was never the same 'hood with out her. We loved her and will miss looking forward to see her again down the road. May her memory be eternal, and God bless us all.

Trudy will always be remembered as a good friend of my mother's. My parents owned a house next door to the Brown's on 16th St. many, many years ago. My parents moved a couple more times and finally settled back into the neighborhood on 16th and B. My mother would trot down the street to sit with Trudy in her kitchen...smoking cigarettes and drinking coffee...and the occasional beer. They were fine friends for such a long time.

Aunt Gert will certainly be missed; her feisty personality, smile, and love of family...and who couldn't appreciate her willingness to tell it like it is! She once told me my feet were so big that they were as long as her kitchen! I am sorry I won't be able to attend tomorrow but my thoughts and feelings will be with all of you. My deepest sympathy Beth

Aunt Trudy was always so kind and sweet to me. My mom and dad always had wonderful things to say about her and Uncle Clyde. I know they are having a glorious reunion right now. I look forward to seeing all our wonderful family on the other side of the veil when I get to cross over. Thinking of you with love, Pam

Aunt Trudy was a very special person. I remember being at the house on 16th street.I stayed with her when I was student teaching in Cedar Rapids.She was the last of the "Brown" clan. She will be missed by many.Much love to you all..

Kent and Sue Ellen