Fairport: October 29, 2015 at age 92. Formerly of Des Moines, Iowa. She was born in West Bend, Iowa to Omeal and Lily (Hellickson) Nelson. Eleanor married David Brown on March 25, 1944. They were married for 62 years until his death in 2006. She worked as a Legal Secretary for the United States Attorney in Des Moines. Retiring after 20 years of service. She is survived by daughters, Susan (Brent) Downing, Fairport, Terri (Tom) Adelsberger, Penfield: grandsons, Joel (Kimberly) Downing of Geneva, IL. and Seth (Cindy) Downing of Arlington, VA.; great-granddaughters, Olivia, Eleanor and Hannah Downing; sister, Marjorie Thompson of Marshall, MI.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband and her parents.
A Private Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment at White Haven Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairport United Methodist Church, 31 W. Church St, Fairport, NY 14450 or to the Arthritis Foundation.