VALERIE ANN BROWN WACHTER
August 6, 2008
VALERIE ANN BROWN WACHTER, 55, of Charlestown, Md., formerly of RUMSON, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Md. Born March 31, 1953 in New Jersey, she was a daughter of Frances Sole Brown and the late Leroy Brown. Valerie was the owner/operator of Dove Productions. She entertained children and adults as "Kisses the Clown" for 25 years. She was one of the original founders of Masters Clowns and a member of World Clown, Clowns of America International and The Jersey Comics. She was an award-winning clown at various conventions for make-up, costumes and skits. In addition, Valerie was a Missionettes Leader Harbor of Grace, a Comfort Keeper and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and Harford Memorial Hospital. She gave countless hours of her time to various charitable organizations and Christian churches. Valerie also enjoyed country western dancing with her husband, John.
Valerie is survived by her mother, Frances Sole Brown; her husband, John Wachter; two sons, Derrick Weader and Daniel Weader; a stepson, John Wachter; three sisters, Cindy Edelen, Anita Aitken, and Theresa Janovsky; and a granddaughter, Amber Weader.
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Kisses's to all with Caring, Compassion and the Love of Christ--that was Valerie Wachter aka Kisses T. Clown.
Val was a Charter Member of the Master's Clowns in 1981. The Clowns were sponsored by the U.S. Army Main Post Chapel at Fort Monmouth, NJ for 20 years.
The First Baptist Church, Red Bank, NJ became their home after 11 September 2001. Val was a driving force in the Master's Clowns, always looking for new members and new ways to spread Christ's message of Salvation.
Val developed several clown characters over the years as she grew in experience and skills. She matured in Kisses, the ultimate Minister of Christian outreach. She was a mentor to all new clowns, helping them perfect their make-up and costumes, as well as their skills and routines.
Val created new skits that spread The Word of Christ in humorous artful ways. She brought smiles of understanding and acceptance of the Love of Christ to the hearts of those who were blessed to be in the presence of Kisses.
Valerie lived her life as an example of the Christian's Way, following the scriptures in her Bible. Her manner of living showed her relationship with God. Her community was one family with God. Her family was blessed to have a loyal, loving mom and wife.
We will miss her infectious smile and laugh. We'll miss her creative mind, her conscious example of God's message to us. We will miss her consciousness of other people's needs. We will miss her.
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Here are a few of Valeries's favorite things...
Favorite food group: Chocolate
Favorite saying: Live well, Laugh often, Love much
Favorite Flower: Calli Lilly
Favorite colors: Purple & red
She loved to read, dine out and try new foods, enjoyed taking walks down by the river together and at times just sit and look out on to the river.
From John
Valeries's Husband
