Stephen Keith Brown passed away with his children around him at Mountain View Hospital in Payson, Utah, Dec. 14, 2021. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Jan. 2, 1943. He is the son of J. Keith Brown and Elba Adelia Hanks of Grantsville, Utah. He graduated from Grantsville High School in 1961. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in what was then called the Southwest Indian Mission.
He then went on to marry Lois Marie Hall in 1972. They had five children. They were married for 21 years and after their divorce, remained friends for another 28 until his death. Stephen worked in the mining industry for most of his adult life. He loved working on cars however, and helped anyone who needed him. He was a kind and generous man. His family and friends will miss him.
He is survived by his brother Rand Brown (Julie); his five children Stephanie Brown Loder (Ryan), Merrill Keith Brown (Margaret), Jennifer Brown Hansen (Travis), Spencer Wayne Brown, and Emily Brown Jensen (Shawn); 30 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mont Brown (Sally).
Viewing services will be held Monday, Dec. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Tuesday, Dec. 21 from 10 to 10:45 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 81 N. Church St., Grantsville, Utah. The funeral service will be held following the Tuesday visitation at 11 a.m. Graveside dedication will be held following the funeral service at the Grantsville Cemetery. Luncheon will be served.