ROBERT (BOB) JAMES BROWN

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• I had the pleasure of not only being in his home room but also in his grade 10 science class. In science class, I REALLY got to know Mr. Brown's humor. One fine day, we were studying electricity. The student I normally sat with was not there that day and Mr. Brown used this spot to demonstrate a static wheel. On this apparatus there was a crank on each side. As Mr.Brown cranked the wheels, electricity started to jump across two electrodes at the top. Picture lightning. As he cranked it faster and faster, more voltage began to flow. It was pretty cool from my view. Then Mr.Brown, that lovely man, did the unthinkable!!! He grabbed one electrode and then grabbed the metal ring around the table, that I just so happened to be touching with both my arms and my leg. Suddenly I got the shock of my life and I jumped back into the next row! My first response was, "WHAT WAS THAT!!" Without skipping a beat, Mr.Brown responds, THAT WAS STATIC DISCHARGE!!! That was a pretty cool experiment! I tell this story to my students every year!!! Your legend lives on! - Posted by: Robin Mondor (Student ) on: Nov 12, 2020

• I'm saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Brown. He was my Biology teacher at Tec Voc. He was a great teacher and one of my favorite classes. He had no problem kicking us girls out of class after our "margarita lunches" at Chi Chi's! May you rest peacefully Mr. Brown. - Posted by: Chrystal Parisian (Prymac) (Former Student at Tec Voc in 1992-94) on: Nov 12, 2020

• You never know a friend for long enough. Some of our best memories of the time my wife and I shared with Bob and Jennifer at the cottage, were the quiet afternoons chatting about Bob's many interests in Science, birds, History, books he was devouring and the quirks of life in general. Bob was fun-loving and loved life in a quiet, unassuming way. Summers without his kind presence will not quite be the same but there is no doubt he'll be there in our memories and laughter. - Posted by: Romeo G. Lemieux (fellow cottager and friend) on: May 12, 2020

• Bob was a valued colleague and friend for almost 20 years. As the scientific advisor to the Sanofi-Aventis Biotechnology Challenge, Bob recruited and mentored hundreds of outstanding high school to participate in what became the most successful of this type in Canada. His outstanding scientific and educational knowledge coupled with his excellent interpersonal skills with students and educators resulted in large numbers of Manitoba students achieving at national and international levels. As a person, Bob was caring, gentle and humble. After our retirements, my wife and I enjoyed getting together with Bob for coffee every now and then to find out what he was up to and to hear the latest interesting scientific findings he had come across. Though Bob was no longer a teacher, he was always an educator. To us, he was an inspiration and a friend. - Posted by: Norm and Michelle Lee (Friends and Colleagues) on: May 12, 2020

• Bob was one of the wonderful teachers at Gordon Bell High School in the 70’s. He made science interesting and fun learn. He will be sadly missed. My condolences to his family and friends. Mike Hlady - Posted by: Mike Hlady (Student ) on: May 11, 2020

• I’m very sorry to hear of Mr. Brown’s passing. He was my Biology teacher at Gordon Bell (‘77-‘78) and was one of my favourite teachers. He was always smiling. My condolences to your family. - Posted by: Sherry Smadella (Former Student) on: May 11, 2020

• As a young teenager I enjoyed learning biology from Mr. Brownstone, Gordon Bell H.S. He always made us laugh with his wisecracks. RIP Bob. - Posted by: Michael Plueschow (A Student from the early 1970's) on: May 10, 2020

• My condolences. I knew Mr. Brown from Gordon Bell High School. He was one of my favourite teachers. Even though it's been decades since I saw him, he will be missed. - Posted by: Linda Buckmaster (Former student) on: May 10, 2020

• Hello Jennifer, I am the partner of Jim Smith. Jim told me about many of Bob and his exploits especially the one out west on motorcycles. If there is a here after, I can just imagine what shenagins they are getting into. Jennifer I offer you my condolences. Pat Gallimore - Posted by: Pat Gallimore (partner of Jim Smith) on: May 10, 2020

• Bob was a gifted teacher at Gordon Bell High School for many years. As a student of his I (and many others) considered him to be both a great teacher and a friend. He was part of an outstanding team of teachers at Gordon Bell in the 1970's. My sincere condolences to the family. Paul Moist - Posted by: Paul Moist (Student) on: May 09, 2020

• Jennifer, I’m so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and the family. - Posted by: JoAnne (Cousin) on: May 09, 2020