John Brownlee

John Brennan Brownlee was born April 18, 1961 in Tulsa to James Whitfield Brownlee and Margaret Rose "Peggy" (Brennan) Brownlee. He passed from this life peacefully Monday, July 16, 2012 at the age of 51.

John was a 1979 graduate of Cascia Hall Preparatory School. He attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He also attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tulsa. John enjoyed all sports, political banter, mountaineering and had a great love for sailing. Over the years, he held positions with Commonwealth Mortgage, McGraw realtors, and was an associate with Ninde. John was a voracious reader, rarely without a book by his side, and always a recommendation of a good read to others. John was an active member of Christ The King Parish and a longtime volunteer at Catholic Charities.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy in 1991. He is survived by his father, Jim Brownlee; his sisters, Mary Brownlee Morrell, Anne Brownlee Bendel, Patty Brownlee Heckenkemper, and their families. John had many cousins, nieces and nephews who will miss him.

A memorial service will be held 10:00 am Friday, July 20, 2012 at Christ The King Parish in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to The Cascia Hall Foundation, John Brownlee Memorial Fund, c/o The Advancement Office, 2520 S. Yorktown Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114.