Cleon Ellett Brown Obituary (1924

Cleon Ellett Brown (age 91), wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa passed away April 8, 2015 at his home as he so desired. Cleon was born February 26, 1924 to Alburn and Ellen Ellett Brown in the beautiful small town of Bicknell, Utah. When he was 19, he joined the United States Marines and served on active duty for 3 years. On May 29, 1953 he married Verus Vione Christensen in Koosharem, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on October 6, 1964. Cleon worked for Geneva Steel until he retired. On April 18, 1954, a beautiful Easter morning, he became a father to Christine Brown and on August 15, 1957 a son was born, Phillip Cleon Brown. He was an amazing dad who taught his children the love of hard work, honesty, the value of a dollar, camping, fishing, hunting, and to finish what you started. He loved the great outdoors and working in the yard and garden. He also loved to paint, especially when he had the opportunity to paint his great-grandchildren’s nurseries. On September 20, 1989 his beloved Verus passed away. His children and grandchildren helped him get through that lonely time. Cleon's love for his grandchildren from the time they were born until his death was openly shown through hugs, kisses, fishing, visiting, teaching moments, and spending as much time with them as he possibly could. On December 18, 1994 he married Mary Jo Robinson in Orem Utah. Children and grandchildren were all there to support him. For the last 18 years they have resided in Lindon, Utah. He is an unforgettable man who will be forever missed. His teachings and traditions will be carried on in honor of him. Cleon is survived by his wife, Mary Jo Brown; two children, Chrissy (Gary) Olsen and Phil (Cheryl) Brown; 8 beautiful grandchildren, Zackary, Jennie, Josh, Colby, Chase, Chelsey, Courtney, and Cayden; and 7 beautiful great-grandchildren, Addison, Brayden, Alyssa, Jaxton, Georgia, Adalee, and Bostyn. Cleon is also survived by his brothers, Vanor (Naomi) Brown and Valoy (Elaine) Brown; and sisters, Adona Burnett, Lew (Curtis) Cook and Beverly (Dudley) Brian. Cleon was preceded in death by his father and mother; his first wife, Verus; brother, Deon Brown; and four sisters, Diana Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley, and Darlene Farnsworth. As a family we are so excited that he is reunited with our mother. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon, Monday, April 13, 2015 at the Lindon 3rd Ward Chapel, 320 West 500 North, Lindon, Utah. Friends may call at the church from 11-11:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will follow in the Orem City Cemetery.