Individual Details

Death

Thelma Brown was born Thelma May Johnson, on March 3, 1917, in Sanger California. She left us, peacefully, to be with the Lord, on January 31, 2011. She was almost 94 years old. Thelma is survived by two children, six grand children, fourteen great grand children, and two great, great grand children. She was a classy lady who always dressed nicely, and had her hair done perfectly. She was a proud and self-sufficient woman, who lived out the remainder of her life in her own home. Her parents were William Johnson, and Nona (Southard) Johnson. William was a lumberjack in the Giant Sequoias. They had two sons, Bud, and Lee, and 4 daughters Florence, Thelma, Margaret, and Betty. Thelma graduated from Roosevelt High School, in Fresno California. Thelma's second husband was George Brown. George ran an auto repair shop in Fresno, California. George passed away in 1987. George and Thelma were members of the Grace Nazarene church for many years, were Thelma worked in Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She also read 3 different bible translations cover to cover in 3 years. Thelma married her first husband, Henry Baronian, and they had two children Donald Henry Baronian, and Sharon Lee Baronian, who grew up in the Fresno area. Henry and Thelma owned a restaurant in Fresno, at Butler and Orange, for over ten years, where Thelma was the waitress, cook, dishwasher and manager. In addition to that, Thelma was a "Super mom". She was a loving mother and grandmother, meeting the needs of her family as well as her many other responsibilities. In 1955 Henry and Thelma sold their restaurant and bought a 95 acre ranch in Caruthers, California, where they raised animals, and grew grapes, peaches and cotton. In the summer months, this farm was home to many nieces and nephews who were able to enjoy the country life and the wonderful food that Thelma prepared. She was famous for her Armenian dishes (even though she was Swedish) and her homemade jams. Thelma and Henry were separated in 1957. Thelma moved to Fresno and went on to raise her children as a single parent, working as a waitress at the Bugle Cafe. She went on to retire as a dietary cook at Bell Haven convalescent home in Fresno, where she worked for many years, with her best friend Jewell Furr. Don married Carolyn Furr and they now live in Coos Bay, Oregon. They have two sons. Gregory Baronian, of Sacramento, is married to Tonya Brisco, and they have three boys Michael, Eric, and Ryan. Rodney Baronian is married to Danielle Pattie, and they have two boys Colby and Colin. Sharon is married to Darrell Trimble and they live in Madera, California. They have four sons. Richard Trimble, of Canyon Country, California, is married to Tammy Miller and they have 2 daughters, Shannon and Dorine. James Trimble, of Coarsegold, California, is married to Bonnie Johnson. They have two sons, Andrew and Marcus. Johnathan Trimble, of Madera California, is married to Tina Swanson. They have two Daughters and a son. Their daughters are Sabrina Trimble and Samantha Flemming who is married to Josh Luchtel, and they have a son Mason and are expecting a baby. Their son is Richard Flemming is married to Krista Bordelon and they have a daughter Zoey. Mansel Trimble, of Madera California, is married to Jaci Schroeder. They have two boys Trevor and Kevin.