Dave Brown, 88, passed away on January 30, 2021. His education included a B.A. from the University of Mount Union, an M.A. from Western Reserve University, and further studies towards a doctorate at the University of Minnesota. He received an Honorary Doctorate for his contributions in Public Administration and Education from the University of Mount Union. After graduation from college, he served in the US Army Signal Corps where he was stationed in Germany.



Dave and his family moved to Arizona in the 1970’s.  Dave served on numerous Boards of Directors over the years including acting as the Chairman of Brophy College Preparatory Trustees. He had a passion for teaching and taught at several universities: ASU, University of Minnesota and University of Oregon. He also guest lectured on real estate development and entrepreneurship throughout the country.



Dave's many careers included 13 years in City Management. In Escondido, California he served as City Manager and became interested in land development, which lead to a career in homebuilding. He was president of a number of public companies until he started his own homebuilding company in Phoenix in 1975 called "Homes by Dave Brown", which later became "Brown Family Communities". During 33 years of business Dave delivered over 25,000 homes. He also built and ran a nationally recognized Health and Fitness Center "The Western Reserve Club", along with owning a restaurant, "Mr. Brown's", a Tempe Office Park and his Guest Ranch, "Echo Canyon" located in Colorado.



Dave is survived by his wife Rosemary, four children and five grandchildren.



There will be no public memorial service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Dave to -

Brophy College Prep Student Financial Aid

Hospice of the Valley

Xavier College Prep

Alone No More Dog Rescue

Dave Brown's Memorial Website (Source: Arizona Republic)