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Eric Davison Brown

October 26, 2015 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 93, Issue 42

Brown, 87, died on March 3 in Wheaton, Ill.

“He initially worked for the National Bureau of Standards, in Washington, D.C. The majority of his career was at Dow Corning, in Midland, Mich. Eric created numerous patents and contributed to several publications while there. Much of his career was in silicone and polymer research and development. Eric enjoyed golfing, photography, traveling, spending time with his family, and serving in many different capacities in his church. He was an eloquent speaker, a talented bass singer, and an avid writer. His greatest joy was his witness for Christ and serving his savior.”—Karen Sheren, daughter

Most recent title: lead chemist, McGhan NuSil Corp.

Education: B.S., chemistry, Pennsylvania State University, 1949; M.S., analytical chemistry, George Washington University, 1953

Survivors: daughter, Karen Sheren; son, Doug; and three grandchildren

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