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Royall Keith Brown, 81, died at Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, Calif., June 10, 2018. He had been a resident of West Covina for 45 years. Prior to that time he worked for the State Water Rights Board while attending Stanford University, where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering. After graduating from Stanford he worked in the Aerospace Industry on various projects including the Saturn 5 launch vehicle used for the Apollo Program. During that time he also earned a Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Southern California.
He was a volunteer on the Senior Services Commission and assisted at the Library. He was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District from 1988 to 1992, He was also actively involved in politics throughout his lifetime. He loved skiing, rooting for the Stanford football team and his annual visits to his farm in Idaho.
Royal is survived by a sister, Boneva Allinger of Wilton, Calif.
At his request, final internment will be at the Goldenrod Cemetery in Tekoa with a private service.
Online condolences: http://www.kramercares.com
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