My heart is breaking over the loss of a great man, and exceptional father and a true friend. He, along with his sweet family, has been one of the most profound influences in my life.
I don’t recall another person building me up the way Steve did. At a very vulnerable time in my life he made me believe in myself. He built up my self esteem in a way that no one else could. He really taught me to see the good in myself and love me for whom I am. He taught me this partly because he always saw the good in me and did love me for who I was.
He was a natural leader. His genuine love for others and life was contagious. He drew people in with his sense of humor. His dedication to church and family was evident in his daily tasks and most of his time was spent serving both. His family meant everything to him.
I feel humbled and thankful to have known this great person. I appreciate the impact his life has had on mine. I will miss him dearly!
There aren't too many days you can find all of the Browns in one place for very long, but Christmas is one of them. This is my very favorite day with the Browns. I have spent at least part of Christmas with the Brown's for the past 12 years. For the past 4, it has become an all day event. Cindy will make a huge breakfast. The rest of the day is spent watching movies, playing Micheal's new video games, and just have a fun time together. Jon always handles all of the new technical gadgets and then gets his boy fix by playing with Ben and Michael's toys. Madi and Tyli get spoiled with attention. I get my Brown fix and love every minute I'm there.
Steve's Obituary
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Stephen Wayne Brown
Stephen Wayne Brown 7/15/1958 ~ 8/25/2008 Stephen Wayne Brown, beloved husband, father, brother and son passed away suddenly Monday, August 25, 2008 of a heart attack at home. Steve was the first child born to Janet Pehrson and Wayne C. Brown in Salt Lake City, Utah.He was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church in which he served in many capacities. He served as a faithful missionary in the Anchorage, Alaska mission, was a bishop in the Mueller Park 5th Ward, and was currently serving as a member of the Bishopric of the University 13th Singles Ward. His energy and testimony blessed the lives of many, but particularly the youth he served. Steve graduated from the Olympus High class of '76 and later the University of Utah with a BS in communications. He was also a member of the Crimson Club. He was a partner at the Summit Group since 1986, President of the firm, and instrumental in the firm's growth to the largest locally owned communications firm in the state of Utah. He had a great sense of honesty and gave the truth whether you liked it or not. Many people came to work at the Summit Group because of their interactions with Steve. His personality was instrumental in the companies' growth. He was married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple to Cindy Fagg on June 20, 1986. Steve loved hunting, fishing, camping and the "Runnin' Utes." But his greatest accomplishment and love was his wife and children, whom he served with all his heart. The most enjoyable part of his life was spent attending his kids games, concerts, and recitals. He was their coach, cheerleader and friend. He is survived by his parents, Janet and Wayne Brown; his wife, Cindy who he loved dearly and his children: Meagan, Sarah, Katelyn, Michael, Elizabeth and Benjamin; also his siblings, Jeffery (Chantal) Brown, Michelle (Joe) Hanna, Jennifer (Scott) Brown, Leslie (Brian) Paul; father and mother-in-law, Don and Lavell Fagg; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Paul E. and Ruth Pehrson, Emeral and Clara Brown. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Fri., August 29, 2008 at the Mueller Park Stake Center, 1800 E. Mueller Park Road (1800 South), Bountiful. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main and Fri. morning 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com
I don’t recall another person building me up the way Steve did. At a very vulnerable time in my life he made me believe in myself. He built up my self esteem in a way that no one else could. He really taught me to see the good in myself and love me for whom I am. He taught me this partly because he always saw the good in me and did love me for who I was.
He was a natural leader. His genuine love for others and life was contagious. He drew people in with his sense of humor. His dedication to church and family was evident in his daily tasks and most of his time was spent serving both. His family meant everything to him.
I feel humbled and thankful to have known this great person. I appreciate the impact his life has had on mine. I will miss him dearly!
There aren't too many days you can find all of the Browns in one place for very long, but Christmas is one of them. This is my very favorite day with the Browns. I have spent at least part of Christmas with the Brown's for the past 12 years. For the past 4, it has become an all day event. Cindy will make a huge breakfast. The rest of the day is spent watching movies, playing Micheal's new video games, and just have a fun time together. Jon always handles all of the new technical gadgets and then gets his boy fix by playing with Ben and Michael's toys. Madi and Tyli get spoiled with attention. I get my Brown fix and love every minute I'm there.Steve's Obituary
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Stephen Wayne Brown
Stephen Wayne Brown 7/15/1958 ~ 8/25/2008 Stephen Wayne Brown, beloved husband, father, brother and son passed away suddenly Monday, August 25, 2008 of a heart attack at home. Steve was the first child born to Janet Pehrson and Wayne C. Brown in Salt Lake City, Utah.He was an active and faithful member of the LDS Church in which he served in many capacities. He served as a faithful missionary in the Anchorage, Alaska mission, was a bishop in the Mueller Park 5th Ward, and was currently serving as a member of the Bishopric of the University 13th Singles Ward. His energy and testimony blessed the lives of many, but particularly the youth he served. Steve graduated from the Olympus High class of '76 and later the University of Utah with a BS in communications. He was also a member of the Crimson Club. He was a partner at the Summit Group since 1986, President of the firm, and instrumental in the firm's growth to the largest locally owned communications firm in the state of Utah. He had a great sense of honesty and gave the truth whether you liked it or not. Many people came to work at the Summit Group because of their interactions with Steve. His personality was instrumental in the companies' growth. He was married for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple to Cindy Fagg on June 20, 1986. Steve loved hunting, fishing, camping and the "Runnin' Utes." But his greatest accomplishment and love was his wife and children, whom he served with all his heart. The most enjoyable part of his life was spent attending his kids games, concerts, and recitals. He was their coach, cheerleader and friend. He is survived by his parents, Janet and Wayne Brown; his wife, Cindy who he loved dearly and his children: Meagan, Sarah, Katelyn, Michael, Elizabeth and Benjamin; also his siblings, Jeffery (Chantal) Brown, Michelle (Joe) Hanna, Jennifer (Scott) Brown, Leslie (Brian) Paul; father and mother-in-law, Don and Lavell Fagg; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents, Paul E. and Ruth Pehrson, Emeral and Clara Brown. Funeral services will be held at 12 noon, Fri., August 29, 2008 at the Mueller Park Stake Center, 1800 E. Mueller Park Road (1800 South), Bountiful. Friends and family may call Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 N. Main and Fri. morning 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment-Salt Lake City Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com
3 comments:
Once again, I'm so sorry, hope things go okay tomorrow.
Oh Jodi, I'm so sorry. I can't believe it. I will give you a call soon. I know how close you are with the Browns and this has got to be so hard.
Jodi,
I am so sorry to hear that you lost someone close to you. Thank you for coming to my house on Saturday. That must have been torture to put on a happy face and play taboo. Let me know if I can do anything for you or if you need someone to talk to!!!
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