Richard Brown

Husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather Richard Viles Brown returned home to his loving Heavenly Father on January 23, 2025 at the age of 84.

Richard was born in Murray, Utah to Viles Brown and Golda Grace Soffe on February 18, 1940. The youngest of 4 siblings, he grew up in West Jordan and later moved to Murray. Richard was in the first graduating class at Murray High School, he then attended the University of Utah.

Richard began his career at Kennecott in 1967 working in many fields, retiring after 30 years of service. He met and fell in love with Renee Henschke. They were married on July 29, 1966 for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. Richard and Renee welcomed four children into their family.

Richard was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He held several callings, including church farmer, counselor in the Bishopric, Branch President, and a church service mission at the Church Museum with his wife.

He is survived by his wife, Renee Brown, daughters; Danielle (Bud) Cowley, Jacqueline Anne (David) Wheeler, and son Jared Brown (Jeremy Zondlo).

He was preceded in death by son, Robert Joshua Brown, his parents and siblings.

A viewing will be held on January 29, 2025 at the Midvale 10th ward, 8825 South Monroe Street (150 West) in Sandy, Utah form 10 -10:45 AM. Funeral Services will follow at the same location at 11:00 AM with interment at Sandy City Cemetery. Services will be live streamed here on Richard’s obituary page.