BROWNE, Joseph David went to heaven on May 11, 2011 as a result of an accident. He was born on August 19, 1994 in Traverse City, the son of Charles and Karen (Kushion) Browne.
Joe was in the 11th grade at Forest Area High School. His hobbies included archery, hunting, 4 wheeling, rock climbing, kayaking, dirt biking, woodworking, and leather crafting. Joe was the first 12 year old in the state of Michigan to shoot a bear. Everyone knew his favorite ride was the "Buzzard".
Joe was a member of the Walton Junction Sportsman's Club and St. Aloysius Catholic Church.
Joe is survived by his parents, Charlie and Karen; his sisters, Katie and Ashley; his grandparents, David and Mary Janet Kushion of St. Charles; Charles and Ruth Browne of Hemlock; great-grandparents, Sylvia Kushion of St. Charles and Helen Oldenburg of Hemlock; his aunt Kelly Latty of Saginaw; and his uncle Michael and Aunt Tracey Kushion of Hemlock; his cousins, Matt and Jessica Latty of Saginaw; Jonathan and Brandon Kushion of Hemlock and countless extended family and friends.
Joe is now united in heaven with his uncle, Troy Browne.
Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm with a 7:30 pm scripture service and Sunday from 1:00 until 8:00 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday at 11:00 am at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Fife Lake with Reverend Norman Dickson officiating.
Memorials may be donated to Forest Area Community Schools Wood Shop Class. Condolences may be left for the family on line at wolfeoneill.com Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O'Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.
