Katherine Erin Doyle Brown  June 13, 1935 - August 4, 2009

Born to Dorothy E. Simpson and John T. Doyle in Long Beach, California, "Erin" was raised in Southern California.  She graduated from the University of San Francisco with a degree in physical therapy.

Erin lived in San Diego for 50 years and is survived by her children, Bridget and Dave Carolan, and Matt and Niza Borwn; her grandchildren, Sierra and Tyler Brown, and her mother Dorothy Doyle.  Erin was an amazing physical therapist, devoted mom, and enjoyed walks by the ocean, dinners with friends, ice cream, and being a grandmother.

San Diego Union-Tribune, August 16, 2009