Monica V.L. Brown Obituary (1924 - 2014)

Monica Vera Levene Brown born July 14, 1924 in Auckland, New Zealand, died on December 28, 2014 in Columbus, OH. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Harold Lewis Brown. She is survived by her brother, Dr. Cyril (Dr. Susie) Levene of Jerusalem, Israel and cousin, Sir David Raymond Levene of Auckland, New Zealand, and many special friends. Monica graduated from Auckland University and Univ. of Cincinatti. She served in the Royal NZ Women's Army Corps & Naval Purchasing. She retired from The Ohio State University College of Medicine where she worked as State Director of Operation MEDIHC, Asst. Director of AHEC and Director of Continuing Medical Education. Monica was a member of Cong. Tifereth Israel and her volunteer work included Hadassah Presidencies and was a Docent for Columbus Museum of Art and Wexner Center for the Arts. She volunteered for CAPA for many years. Monica was recognized nationally and internationally for her photography. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 30 at EPSTEIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 3232 E. Main Street with Rabbi Harold Berman officiating. Burial will follow at New Tifereth Israel Cemetery. Shiva will be observed at Wexner Heritage House, 1151 College Ave. from 12-3pm on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cong. Tifereth Israel, Hadassah, or Zusman Hospice.