Steve Browning was an avid shell and particularly in recent year
Haliotus (Abalone) collector an collaborator on several research projects.
He was involved with both AMS and COA, plus Houston Conchology Society
(HCS), and possessed a respectable library covering many topics.  Steve
served as an officer and past president of HCS, and will be sorely missed by
us.
Leslie
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Published Obituary:
        Stephen Bruce Browning, 56, of Friendswood, Texas lost his battle
with cancer on Friday, May 15, 2009. Stephen was born on March 6, 1953, in
Houston, Texas to Guy and Virginia Browning.
        He was passionately devoted to his family, friends and faith. He
served as the president of his local assembly, as well as, the Episcopal
Diocese of Texas Assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew. He willingly
gave of his time, gifts and heart to those less fortunate. His aspiration
for perfection was evident when he began a career as a machinist with Emsco
until the oil industry decline.
        After returning to school and completing a Bachelors Degree in
Computer Science at the University of Houston, Clear Lake, he started his 14
years of service as a Systems Analyst with the U.S. 5th District Court in
Houston. Stephen's admiration for all things beautiful was exhibited by his
international seashell collection, his library of fine crafted classic
literature and an innate ability to appreciate fine art.
        He will be greatly missed by his wife, Nancy Browning of
Friendswood, Texas; sons, Taft McWhorter and wife Dana of Houston, Texas and
Ryan McWhorter and wife Cindy of Albany, California; grandchildren, Andrew
McWhorter, Zach McWhorter, Taylor McWhorter, Beatrice McWhorter and Wren
McWhorter; brothers, Greg Browning and wife Susan Browning of Magnolia,
Texas and Brian Browning and wife Kay of College Station, Texas; nieces,
Rachel Browning and Carol Cooper; nephews, John Browning, David Browning and
Dan Browning.
        The visitation was be held Monday, May 18, 2009 at Jeter Memorial
Funeral Home, in Friendswood, Tx, and Funeral services held Tuesday, May 19
at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1207 Winding Way, Friendswood, Tx, with
The Rev. Jim Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made
to the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Assembly at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church
in Friendswood.
        Condolences can be left for the Browning Family in care of Jeter
Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.

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