Stanley E. Brown

Stanley E. Brown (a.k.a. Stoshb) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in his home on August 6, 2015 in Highlands Ranch, CO. He was 79. Stan was born on Mother's Day, May 10, 1936, in The Bronx, NY, to his parents, Harry and Betty (Goldberg) Brown. In December of 1953, Stan joined the United States Air Force. He started as a ""scope dope"" sitting in a dark room tracking aircraft movements on radar. After 17 years in the Aerospace Control and Warning Systems Command, he made an important career change to become an Air Force recruiter. He had a distinguished military career rising quickly to one of the youngest ever promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. During his military career he had the opportunity to travel and reside throughout the U.S. & abroad. In 1979, he was named ""Air Force Recruiter of the Year."" He retired from the military in July of 1980, with 26 years of outstanding service. His passion for recruiting led him to continue in the private sector as a highly successful, professional head hunter, changing the lives of thousands of people. Even after two retirements, Stan remained in the business and continued to network and mentor other recruiters, while making life-long friends. Stanley enjoyed reading, traveling and finding new places to enjoy a lunch with a good friend. He was considered a ""foodie"" and loved to try new restaurants. Stan loved watching a variety of sports. He favored his NY sports teams, the Yankees and the Giants, and also cheered for the Broncos. Stanley E Brown is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Belinda Brown of McKinney, TX; his daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Kenny Inman of Calhan, CO; his son, John Brown of Colorado Springs, CO; stepsons Eric Creswell, Rodney and Suzanne Creswell of Denver, CO; his brother, David Strong of Bristol, RI; two nephews, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, and his companion Shirley Shoemake. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Betty Brown; his wife, Betty Brown and his sister, Arlene Brown. Please join us at the Horan & McConaty Family Chapel at 5303 E. County Line Road (West of Holly Street) Centennial, CO 80122 for a viewing, reception and memorial service on August 11, 2015, from 4-7 p.m., with a memorial service starting at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate his life and legacy. In lieu of flowers, please donate to The Denver Hospice, www.thedenverhospice.org or Air Force Enlisted Village, http://afev.us. Please share your memories of Stanley and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.