Eulogy: Michael Douglas Brown was born May 19, 1938 to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown in Washington, DC. He had one brother; Alan Burton Brown, Jr. who went by Pat and later a sister; Barbara Elizabeth Brown.
From his earliest years he was interested in taking things apart and putting things back together, in building and making things, and in travel. When he was 16 he poured his parents driveway and did some work on a patio for them. They paid him for his work by giving him a vacation by train across country where he spent 2 weeks in Salt Lake with both sets of grandparents. He then went on to Portland, Oregon where he spent time with his Uncle Doug and Aunt Dionne and their children, even going on a Mutual camp out with them. He then continued on to San Diego to stay with his Aunt Susie and Uncle Charlie. After that he needed to hurry home to start the new year of school.
After high school my dad really wanted to go on a mission but his parents wanted him to go to college. He ended up going to BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Jeril Ann Duncan. These were the days of the Vietnam War so Mike enlisted in the Air Force to Serve his country. He finished basic training and then Jeril Ann traveled with her parents to Boloxi, Mississippi and Mike's parents came to Boloxi with his sister-in-law, Diana, and sister, Barbara, where Mike and Jeril Ann were married by Captain John Smith, who then became their first bishop as a married couple.
Jeril Ann soon became pregnant but the pregnancy didn't last long before she delivered pre-mature twin daughters on Aug. 11, 1962, who only survived a few minutes. A few months afterwards Mike and Jeril Ann were able to have their marriage solemnized in the L.A. Temple and have the twins, Carolynn and Christina, sealed to them.
It didn't take long for fertile Mertyl to become pregnant again and on June 13, 1963, Douglas Mark Brown was born. Mike was a proud father and was very involved with his children from day one. He was very considerate of his wife and was happy to lighten her load in anyway he could.
Brenda Dorene Brown came along on Sept. 24, 1964 followed by John Michael Brown on March 24, 1967. Jenifer Lyn was born on October 10, 1969 and "The End" was tattooed on her rear end.
The summer of 1976 our family moved from the avenues of Salt Lake city to our then brand new home in Magna. All though most of the work on the house was done by Mike, some was done by contractors but each of his children had to build a good portion of their own rooms because he wanted us to appreciate the work that went into building them.
Mike was a hard working man. He couldn't stand to be idle. He was constantly looking for things to do. He worked many jobs, eventually retiring from Hill Air Force Base as a civilian.
Dad enjoyed moonlighting as an electrician and after moving to Magna, he soon started working alongside Terry Ward who moonlighted in carpentry. Terry and dad developed a deep and long lasting friendship and really complimented each other.
Mike had a big heart, was kind to everyone and would serve anyone in anyway he could. He was a stranger to no one and he treated everyone like a good friend.
He served many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including in scouting which was very dear to his heart. One of his greatest joys was to eventually be called to serve the mission he didn't get to serve right after high school. He was just released from that mission this past January where he served a service mission at the Bishop's storehouse here in Magna. Even though he was released from his mission he continued to serve there right up until his death. His grandson James has since wondered who will change their light bulbs now that grandpa won't be around to do that.
Monday morning Mike got up early to take Terry and Sandra Ward to the airport and then went over to pick up his youngest granddaughter to spend the day with her. He very neatly parallel parked the car, got out and started walking to the front door but walked right up to heaven instead where he immediately got busy wiring up more lights for the night sky. Mike died the way he lived, serving others.
Mike, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, friend, uncle, cousin, Brother Brown will be missed. but he wouldn't want us to wyle away our time pining over his passing. Today on his 74th birthday we will celebrate the life he lived. We will laugh at his follies, wear suspenders in his honor, sing happy birthday to him and share our loving memories of him. Happy Birthday Dad. Heaven is much brighter now that you are there.
written and given by Brenda Brown King
Obituary - Magna, Utah - Michael Douglas Brown passed away May 14, 2012. He left this life the way he lived it, enjoying life to its fullest. He was born May 19, 1938, in Washington DC to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown. Mike was the second of three children.
He married Jeril Ann Duncan, daughter of John L. and Arba Fern Day Duncan, on February 22, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi while serving our country in the Air Force. Mike lived a life of serving and loving others, most recently serving a service mission for the LDS church in the welfare program at the Bishop's Storehouse. He was active in scouting.
He is survived by his wife; Jeril Ann & his children; Douglas Mark (Sonia), Brenda Dorene (Ted) King, John Michael (Nicole) and Jenifer; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; his brother Pat (Diana) Burton Brown and sister Barbara (Kent) Brown Telford; and adopted children Jim and Tammy Horger. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, twin daughters Carolyn & Christina.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, their families, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 19, 11:00 am at Lake Ridge 3rd Ward, 3151 South 7700 West, Magna. Family and friends may call Friday May 18 from 6-8 pm and Saturday 10-10:45 am at the church. Interment: Bountiful City Cemetery.
From his earliest years he was interested in taking things apart and putting things back together, in building and making things, and in travel. When he was 16 he poured his parents driveway and did some work on a patio for them. They paid him for his work by giving him a vacation by train across country where he spent 2 weeks in Salt Lake with both sets of grandparents. He then went on to Portland, Oregon where he spent time with his Uncle Doug and Aunt Dionne and their children, even going on a Mutual camp out with them. He then continued on to San Diego to stay with his Aunt Susie and Uncle Charlie. After that he needed to hurry home to start the new year of school.
After high school my dad really wanted to go on a mission but his parents wanted him to go to college. He ended up going to BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Jeril Ann Duncan. These were the days of the Vietnam War so Mike enlisted in the Air Force to Serve his country. He finished basic training and then Jeril Ann traveled with her parents to Boloxi, Mississippi and Mike's parents came to Boloxi with his sister-in-law, Diana, and sister, Barbara, where Mike and Jeril Ann were married by Captain John Smith, who then became their first bishop as a married couple.
Jeril Ann soon became pregnant but the pregnancy didn't last long before she delivered pre-mature twin daughters on Aug. 11, 1962, who only survived a few minutes. A few months afterwards Mike and Jeril Ann were able to have their marriage solemnized in the L.A. Temple and have the twins, Carolynn and Christina, sealed to them.
It didn't take long for fertile Mertyl to become pregnant again and on June 13, 1963, Douglas Mark Brown was born. Mike was a proud father and was very involved with his children from day one. He was very considerate of his wife and was happy to lighten her load in anyway he could.
Brenda Dorene Brown came along on Sept. 24, 1964 followed by John Michael Brown on March 24, 1967. Jenifer Lyn was born on October 10, 1969 and "The End" was tattooed on her rear end.
The summer of 1976 our family moved from the avenues of Salt Lake city to our then brand new home in Magna. All though most of the work on the house was done by Mike, some was done by contractors but each of his children had to build a good portion of their own rooms because he wanted us to appreciate the work that went into building them.
Mike was a hard working man. He couldn't stand to be idle. He was constantly looking for things to do. He worked many jobs, eventually retiring from Hill Air Force Base as a civilian.
Dad enjoyed moonlighting as an electrician and after moving to Magna, he soon started working alongside Terry Ward who moonlighted in carpentry. Terry and dad developed a deep and long lasting friendship and really complimented each other.
Mike had a big heart, was kind to everyone and would serve anyone in anyway he could. He was a stranger to no one and he treated everyone like a good friend.
He served many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including in scouting which was very dear to his heart. One of his greatest joys was to eventually be called to serve the mission he didn't get to serve right after high school. He was just released from that mission this past January where he served a service mission at the Bishop's storehouse here in Magna. Even though he was released from his mission he continued to serve there right up until his death. His grandson James has since wondered who will change their light bulbs now that grandpa won't be around to do that.
Monday morning Mike got up early to take Terry and Sandra Ward to the airport and then went over to pick up his youngest granddaughter to spend the day with her. He very neatly parallel parked the car, got out and started walking to the front door but walked right up to heaven instead where he immediately got busy wiring up more lights for the night sky. Mike died the way he lived, serving others.
Mike, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, friend, uncle, cousin, Brother Brown will be missed. but he wouldn't want us to wyle away our time pining over his passing. Today on his 74th birthday we will celebrate the life he lived. We will laugh at his follies, wear suspenders in his honor, sing happy birthday to him and share our loving memories of him. Happy Birthday Dad. Heaven is much brighter now that you are there.
written and given by Brenda Brown King
Obituary - Magna, Utah - Michael Douglas Brown passed away May 14, 2012. He left this life the way he lived it, enjoying life to its fullest. He was born May 19, 1938, in Washington DC to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown. Mike was the second of three children.
He married Jeril Ann Duncan, daughter of John L. and Arba Fern Day Duncan, on February 22, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi while serving our country in the Air Force. Mike lived a life of serving and loving others, most recently serving a service mission for the LDS church in the welfare program at the Bishop's Storehouse. He was active in scouting.
He is survived by his wife; Jeril Ann & his children; Douglas Mark (Sonia), Brenda Dorene (Ted) King, John Michael (Nicole) and Jenifer; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; his brother Pat (Diana) Burton Brown and sister Barbara (Kent) Brown Telford; and adopted children Jim and Tammy Horger. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, twin daughters Carolyn & Christina.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, their families, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 19, 11:00 am at Lake Ridge 3rd Ward, 3151 South 7700 West, Magna. Family and friends may call Friday May 18 from 6-8 pm and Saturday 10-10:45 am at the church. Interment: Bountiful City Cemetery.
Eulogy: Michael Douglas Brown was born May 19, 1938 to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown in Washington, DC. He had one brother; Alan Burton Brown, Jr. who went by Pat and later a sister; Barbara Elizabeth Brown.
From his earliest years he was interested in taking things apart and putting things back together, in building and making things, and in travel. When he was 16 he poured his parents driveway and did some work on a patio for them. They paid him for his work by giving him a vacation by train across country where he spent 2 weeks in Salt Lake with both sets of grandparents. He then went on to Portland, Oregon where he spent time with his Uncle Doug and Aunt Dionne and their children, even going on a Mutual camp out with them. He then continued on to San Diego to stay with his Aunt Susie and Uncle Charlie. After that he needed to hurry home to start the new year of school.
After high school my dad really wanted to go on a mission but his parents wanted him to go to college. He ended up going to BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Jeril Ann Duncan. These were the days of the Vietnam War so Mike enlisted in the Air Force to Serve his country. He finished basic training and then Jeril Ann traveled with her parents to Boloxi, Mississippi and Mike's parents came to Boloxi with his sister-in-law, Diana, and sister, Barbara, where Mike and Jeril Ann were married by Captain John Smith, who then became their first bishop as a married couple.
Jeril Ann soon became pregnant but the pregnancy didn't last long before she delivered pre-mature twin daughters on Aug. 11, 1962, who only survived a few minutes. A few months afterwards Mike and Jeril Ann were able to have their marriage solemnized in the L.A. Temple and have the twins, Carolynn and Christina, sealed to them.
It didn't take long for fertile Mertyl to become pregnant again and on June 13, 1963, Douglas Mark Brown was born. Mike was a proud father and was very involved with his children from day one. He was very considerate of his wife and was happy to lighten her load in anyway he could.
Brenda Dorene Brown came along on Sept. 24, 1964 followed by John Michael Brown on March 24, 1967. Jenifer Lyn was born on October 10, 1969 and "The End" was tattooed on her rear end.
The summer of 1976 our family moved from the avenues of Salt Lake city to our then brand new home in Magna. All though most of the work on the house was done by Mike, some was done by contractors but each of his children had to build a good portion of their own rooms because he wanted us to appreciate the work that went into building them.
Mike was a hard working man. He couldn't stand to be idle. He was constantly looking for things to do. He worked many jobs, eventually retiring from Hill Air Force Base as a civilian.
Dad enjoyed moonlighting as an electrician and after moving to Magna, he soon started working alongside Terry Ward who moonlighted in carpentry. Terry and dad developed a deep and long lasting friendship and really complimented each other.
Mike had a big heart, was kind to everyone and would serve anyone in anyway he could. He was a stranger to no one and he treated everyone like a good friend.
He served many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including in scouting which was very dear to his heart. One of his greatest joys was to eventually be called to serve the mission he didn't get to serve right after high school. He was just released from that mission this past January where he served a service mission at the Bishop's storehouse here in Magna. Even though he was released from his mission he continued to serve there right up until his death. His grandson James has since wondered who will change their light bulbs now that grandpa won't be around to do that.
Monday morning Mike got up early to take Terry and Sandra Ward to the airport and then went over to pick up his youngest granddaughter to spend the day with her. He very neatly parallel parked the car, got out and started walking to the front door but walked right up to heaven instead where he immediately got busy wiring up more lights for the night sky. Mike died the way he lived, serving others.
Mike, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, friend, uncle, cousin, Brother Brown will be missed. but he wouldn't want us to wyle away our time pining over his passing. Today on his 74th birthday we will celebrate the life he lived. We will laugh at his follies, wear suspenders in his honor, sing happy birthday to him and share our loving memories of him. Happy Birthday Dad. Heaven is much brighter now that you are there.
written and given by Brenda Brown King
Obituary - Magna, Utah - Michael Douglas Brown passed away May 14, 2012. He left this life the way he lived it, enjoying life to its fullest. He was born May 19, 1938, in Washington DC to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown. Mike was the second of three children.
He married Jeril Ann Duncan, daughter of John L. and Arba Fern Day Duncan, on February 22, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi while serving our country in the Air Force. Mike lived a life of serving and loving others, most recently serving a service mission for the LDS church in the welfare program at the Bishop's Storehouse. He was active in scouting.
He is survived by his wife; Jeril Ann & his children; Douglas Mark (Sonia), Brenda Dorene (Ted) King, John Michael (Nicole) and Jenifer; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; his brother Pat (Diana) Burton Brown and sister Barbara (Kent) Brown Telford; and adopted children Jim and Tammy Horger. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, twin daughters Carolyn & Christina.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, their families, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 19, 11:00 am at Lake Ridge 3rd Ward, 3151 South 7700 West, Magna. Family and friends may call Friday May 18 from 6-8 pm and Saturday 10-10:45 am at the church. Interment: Bountiful City Cemetery.
From his earliest years he was interested in taking things apart and putting things back together, in building and making things, and in travel. When he was 16 he poured his parents driveway and did some work on a patio for them. They paid him for his work by giving him a vacation by train across country where he spent 2 weeks in Salt Lake with both sets of grandparents. He then went on to Portland, Oregon where he spent time with his Uncle Doug and Aunt Dionne and their children, even going on a Mutual camp out with them. He then continued on to San Diego to stay with his Aunt Susie and Uncle Charlie. After that he needed to hurry home to start the new year of school.
After high school my dad really wanted to go on a mission but his parents wanted him to go to college. He ended up going to BYU where he met his eternal sweetheart, Jeril Ann Duncan. These were the days of the Vietnam War so Mike enlisted in the Air Force to Serve his country. He finished basic training and then Jeril Ann traveled with her parents to Boloxi, Mississippi and Mike's parents came to Boloxi with his sister-in-law, Diana, and sister, Barbara, where Mike and Jeril Ann were married by Captain John Smith, who then became their first bishop as a married couple.
Jeril Ann soon became pregnant but the pregnancy didn't last long before she delivered pre-mature twin daughters on Aug. 11, 1962, who only survived a few minutes. A few months afterwards Mike and Jeril Ann were able to have their marriage solemnized in the L.A. Temple and have the twins, Carolynn and Christina, sealed to them.
It didn't take long for fertile Mertyl to become pregnant again and on June 13, 1963, Douglas Mark Brown was born. Mike was a proud father and was very involved with his children from day one. He was very considerate of his wife and was happy to lighten her load in anyway he could.
Brenda Dorene Brown came along on Sept. 24, 1964 followed by John Michael Brown on March 24, 1967. Jenifer Lyn was born on October 10, 1969 and "The End" was tattooed on her rear end.
The summer of 1976 our family moved from the avenues of Salt Lake city to our then brand new home in Magna. All though most of the work on the house was done by Mike, some was done by contractors but each of his children had to build a good portion of their own rooms because he wanted us to appreciate the work that went into building them.
Mike was a hard working man. He couldn't stand to be idle. He was constantly looking for things to do. He worked many jobs, eventually retiring from Hill Air Force Base as a civilian.
Dad enjoyed moonlighting as an electrician and after moving to Magna, he soon started working alongside Terry Ward who moonlighted in carpentry. Terry and dad developed a deep and long lasting friendship and really complimented each other.
Mike had a big heart, was kind to everyone and would serve anyone in anyway he could. He was a stranger to no one and he treated everyone like a good friend.
He served many callings in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including in scouting which was very dear to his heart. One of his greatest joys was to eventually be called to serve the mission he didn't get to serve right after high school. He was just released from that mission this past January where he served a service mission at the Bishop's storehouse here in Magna. Even though he was released from his mission he continued to serve there right up until his death. His grandson James has since wondered who will change their light bulbs now that grandpa won't be around to do that.
Monday morning Mike got up early to take Terry and Sandra Ward to the airport and then went over to pick up his youngest granddaughter to spend the day with her. He very neatly parallel parked the car, got out and started walking to the front door but walked right up to heaven instead where he immediately got busy wiring up more lights for the night sky. Mike died the way he lived, serving others.
Mike, dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, friend, uncle, cousin, Brother Brown will be missed. but he wouldn't want us to wyle away our time pining over his passing. Today on his 74th birthday we will celebrate the life he lived. We will laugh at his follies, wear suspenders in his honor, sing happy birthday to him and share our loving memories of him. Happy Birthday Dad. Heaven is much brighter now that you are there.
written and given by Brenda Brown King
Obituary - Magna, Utah - Michael Douglas Brown passed away May 14, 2012. He left this life the way he lived it, enjoying life to its fullest. He was born May 19, 1938, in Washington DC to Alan Burton Brown and Doris Erdman Brown. Mike was the second of three children.
He married Jeril Ann Duncan, daughter of John L. and Arba Fern Day Duncan, on February 22, 1962 in Biloxi, Mississippi while serving our country in the Air Force. Mike lived a life of serving and loving others, most recently serving a service mission for the LDS church in the welfare program at the Bishop's Storehouse. He was active in scouting.
He is survived by his wife; Jeril Ann & his children; Douglas Mark (Sonia), Brenda Dorene (Ted) King, John Michael (Nicole) and Jenifer; 13 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; his brother Pat (Diana) Burton Brown and sister Barbara (Kent) Brown Telford; and adopted children Jim and Tammy Horger. He was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, twin daughters Carolyn & Christina.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, children, their families, and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday May 19, 11:00 am at Lake Ridge 3rd Ward, 3151 South 7700 West, Magna. Family and friends may call Friday May 18 from 6-8 pm and Saturday 10-10:45 am at the church. Interment: Bountiful City Cemetery.
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