David James Brown

On the morning of Sept. 2, 2016, David passed away surrounded by his family at his home in Tooele, Utah after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born on Feb. 22, 1946, in Mount Moriah, Michigan to Hubert and Zelma Brown. He was the fifth child of nine. David graduated from Wahtonka High in The Dalles, Oregon in 1964 where he met the love of his life, Donna. He was a dedicated craftsman who worked with concrete in the construction industry from which he retired. He couldn’t stay busy being retired once he completed all of the upgrades to the inside and outside of his home (which included lots of concrete), so he went back to work part-time at Walmart in Tooele, Utah. David loved to go camping, fishing and bowling; he almost bowled that elusive 300 game on several occasions. He also enjoyed playing cards with his family and friends whenever possible. There weren’t too many people who could cook quite like him, and he liked to cook for family and friends. During the holiday season, he spent months every year preparing numerous types of candy, mostly chocolate for his loved ones (The Candyman can). He was preceded in death by his father Hubert, his mother Zelma and his brother Randall. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Donna; his daughters Debbie (Louie) Morrow and Darsie (Tom) Pulliam; as well as nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers, Ronnie Brown, Conrad Brown, Russell Brown and Stephen Brown; three sisters, Tessie Koester, Linda Brown and Betty Brown and numerous nieces and nephews. Because of his quick and contagious smile, the sparkle in his eyes, his quick wit and work ethic, most of the people he worked with over the years also became his extended family. There will be a gathering held on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016 at the Vista House in Corbett, Oregon for all who want to attend.