Curtis John Browing

Curtis John Browning, 88, who resided in Keyport, WA for 58 years, passed away at Harrision Medical Center in Bremerton, Washington on February 10, 2019. He was born in Seattle on December 19, 1930 to Curtis William and Mildred (Pryor) Browning. He graduated from Ballard High School, and furthered his education through the Moody Bible Institute. He married Willana (Woodford) Browning, and together they had raised 6 children. Curtis spent his career working for the federal government as an electronics technician. Curtis was passionate about hiking, and summated Mt. Baker, Mt. Adams, Mt. Olympus, Mt. Angeles and Mt. Deception. He completed several 50 mile hikes and regularly did weekend hikes with the Boy Scouts. For nearly 50, he also taught Sunday school classes at First Lutheran Church and Keyport Bible Church. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents; wife Willana; and sons Lawrence Lee Browning and Jon Browning. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Marshall) Browning; sons Norris Browning of Poulsbo and Curtis M. Browning of Texas; daughters Elsie Bjorndahl of Arizona and Mildred Hubbard of Poulsbo; and his brother-in-law and sister-in law, Arthur & Dr. Michele Marshall of Ohio. At Curtis' request, there will be no formal services. In his honor, memorial donations can be made to The Salvation Army of Bremerton.