Raymond Rex Brown

Raymond R. Brown LAYTON – Raymond Rex Brown, 83, beloved father and grandfather passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born February 25, 1924 in Elk Falls, Kansas, a son of Joseph Clayton Brown and Maria Vaughn. He lived in Kansas until he was 18 years old and then went to California. Ray served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946 on a submarine in the Pacific. After he was discharged from the Navy, he came to Utah where he met Adair Welling. They were married on December 27, 1947 in Fielding, Utah. Together they raised two daughters, Teresa and Jolene. On March 27, 1999, Ray and Adair were sealed in the Ogden Temple. She preceded him in death on April 30, 1999. Ray worked at Hill Air Force Base until he retired in 1979 as the Chief of Inventory. He enjoyed his career at the base and the many people he worked with. Ray was a High Priest in the Chapel Park Ward in Layton where he was serving as a Ward Missionary, a calling that he loved with all his heart. Dad enjoyed spending time with his family, sharing stories of his life and serving others. He especially enjoyed working on family history research and doing temple work. Ray is survived by his daughters Teresa (Leo) Barnes, Clinton, Utah and Jolene Brown, Layton, Utah; grandchildren: Lisa(Wade) Lake, Kristin (Greg) Smith, Clint (Angie) Barnes, Kadee (Nate) Frew and Bryce Barnes; 11 great-grandchildren: Trevin and Calder Lake; Mariah, Marissa and Kyra Smith; Kapri, Dylan, Daken and Breia Barnes; Kaden and Carter Frew. Also surviving is his daughter Barbara Ervin from a prior marriage, a grandson Jeff (Mary) Ervin, and their children, Bakersfield, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Adair; his parents, his sisters Myrtle, Ola and Dora; and one brother, James T. Brown. His family wishes to extend special thanks to friends and ward members for their many acts of kindness and love. They would also like to thank the staff of Utah Hematology Oncology and CNS Hospice. They appreciate the kindness and support of Stacy, Amanda, Mandy, Heather and Danyell, employees of At Home Personalized Care. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 25, 2007 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road. Friends and family may call Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.