Obituary of Beatrice O. Brownson

Beatrice O. Brownson, 97, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, June 7, 2010 at Charlotte Harbor Healthcare in Port Charlotte. Mrs. Brownson was born April 13, 1913 in Dayton, Ohio to Brockett Ortley and Delta (nee Ryder) Wilson and moved to Port Charlotte 23 years ago from Portland, Oregon. She was a homemaker and attended Freedom Bible Church in Port Charlotte. Mrs. Brownson is survived by her son, William Orren (Judith) Brownson of Crooked River Ranch, OR; sister, Orlys O'Leary of Beaverton, OR; grandchildren, Jake Brownson of Portland, OR, Mark Markham of Portland, OR and Chandra Martin of Louisville, KY and 2 Great-Grandchildren. No services will be held at this time. Visit Beatrice's tribute wall at www.schelmfh.com. Preferred donations may be made in loving memory of Beatrice to Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34288. Arrangements by Paul Schelm Funeral Home in Port Charlotte. Phone (941) 625-3535.