Logan -
Francis Stanley Brown ("Mutt"), 88, passed away in Logan on Sat. Nov. 23, 2013.
He was
born in Logan on June 27, 1925, to Ira and Emma Brown, the fifth of seven
children. He attended Logan City schools, and prior to his high school
graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps.
After
boot camp at Camp Elliot in San Diego, he became a member of the Second Marine
Division and served in Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, and participated in the
occupation of Japan. He was honorably discharged Jan. 11, 1946. In high school
he acquired the nickname Mutt and has been affectionately known as such by many
friends.
On June
26, 1946, he married his sweetheart, Loa McFarland. In 1959, they were sealed
in the Logan Temple. Francis retired from the Post Office in 1981. He and Loa
enjoyed several years of traveling and camping together. Their favorite place
to relax was at their family property, "the GetAway", in Idaho, where
he loved to fish and be with his family. He was an active member of the LDS
Church and tried diligently to serve the Lord.
Francis
is survived by his wife and five children: Peggy (Doug-deceased) Berry of Salt
Lake City, Bob & Jone Brown of Smithfield, David & Kathy Brown of
Liberty, Dennis & Yvonne Brown of Syracuse, and Randy & Linda Brown of
Salem, Ore., as well as one brother (Marriner of Logan) and two sisters (Lois
Hess of West Point and Edith & Vernon Christensen of Ogden). They have 19
grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren with 3 on the way. He was preceded in
death by two brothers, one sister, a son-in-law, two grandchildren, and one
great grandchild.
Funeral
services will be on Friday, Nov. 29, 2013 at 11:30 at the Allen-Hall Mortuary
Chapel, 34 East Center Street in Logan. A viewing will be held prior to
services from 9 to 11 a.m. Burial will be in Logan City Cemetery with military
honors by the US Marines. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net
A special
thanks for loving care given by Dr. Michael Stones and staff, Collette
Anderson, and those at the Williamsburg Living Center.
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