Cleon Ellett Brown
1924 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Cleon was born February 26, 1924, to Alburn Adonis and Clara "Ellen" Ellett Brown in the beautiful small town of Bicknell, Utah. At age 19, he joined the United States Marines and served on active duty for three years.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On May 29, 1953, he married Verus Vione Christensen in Koosharem, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on October 6, 1964. Cleon worked for Geneva Steel until he retired. He became a father to Christine Brown and Phillip Cleon Brown and 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 they 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 Ellett Brown, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away April 8, 2015, at his home as he so desired. He was 91.
Family Message: "As a family we are so excited that he is reunited with our mother."
Survived By: His wife, Mary Jo; two children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased By: His first wife, Verus; his parents; his brother, Deon Brown; and four sisters: Diana Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley and Darlene Farnsworth.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lindon 3rd Ward Chapel | Lindon, Utah
Obituary: © 2015 | Berg Mortuary
Burial: Orem City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1924 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Cleon was born February 26, 1924, to Alburn Adonis and Clara "Ellen" Ellett Brown in the beautiful small town of Bicknell, Utah. At age 19, he joined the United States Marines and served on active duty for three years.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On May 29, 1953, he married Verus Vione Christensen in Koosharem, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on October 6, 1964. Cleon worked for Geneva Steel until he retired. He became a father to Christine Brown and Phillip Cleon Brown and 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 they 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 Ellett Brown, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away April 8, 2015, at his home as he so desired. He was 91.
Family Message: "As a family we are so excited that he is reunited with our mother."
Survived By: His wife, Mary Jo; two children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased By: His first wife, Verus; his parents; his brother, Deon Brown; and four sisters: Diana Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley and Darlene Farnsworth.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lindon 3rd Ward Chapel | Lindon, Utah
Obituary: © 2015 | Berg Mortuary
Burial: Orem City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Cleon Ellett Brown
1924 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Cleon was born February 26, 1924, to Alburn Adonis and Clara "Ellen" Ellett Brown in the beautiful small town of Bicknell, Utah. At age 19, he joined the United States Marines and served on active duty for three years.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On May 29, 1953, he married Verus Vione Christensen in Koosharem, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on October 6, 1964. Cleon worked for Geneva Steel until he retired. He became a father to Christine Brown and Phillip Cleon Brown and 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 they 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 Ellett Brown, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away April 8, 2015, at his home as he so desired. He was 91.
Family Message: "As a family we are so excited that he is reunited with our mother."
Survived By: His wife, Mary Jo; two children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased By: His first wife, Verus; his parents; his brother, Deon Brown; and four sisters: Diana Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley and Darlene Farnsworth.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lindon 3rd Ward Chapel | Lindon, Utah
Obituary: © 2015 | Berg Mortuary
Burial: Orem City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1924 - 2015
VETERAN
Early Life: Cleon was born February 26, 1924, to Alburn Adonis and Clara "Ellen" Ellett Brown in the beautiful small town of Bicknell, Utah. At age 19, he joined the United States Marines and served on active duty for three years.
Life's Work | Service | Interests: On May 29, 1953, he married Verus Vione Christensen in Koosharem, Utah. They were sealed in the Manti Utah Temple on October 6, 1964. Cleon worked for Geneva Steel until he retired. He became a father to Christine Brown and Phillip Cleon Brown and 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 they 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 Ellett Brown, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa and great-grandpa, passed away April 8, 2015, at his home as he so desired. He was 91.
Family Message: "As a family we are so excited that he is reunited with our mother."
Survived By: His wife, Mary Jo; two children, eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Predeceased By: His first wife, Verus; his parents; his brother, Deon Brown; and four sisters: Diana Brown, Maxine Omps, Evelyn Bagley and Darlene Farnsworth.
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lindon 3rd Ward Chapel | Lindon, Utah
Obituary: © 2015 | Berg Mortuary
Burial: Orem City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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