Kenneth Richards Brown

Kenneth Richards Brown passed unexpectedly while haying September 5th. He was born to Mae Richards and Mariner Shelby Brown on April 24, 1938, in his home located in Woodruff, Utah where 3 sisters and 2 brothers welcomed him.

Ken grew up in Woodruff and attended Woodruff elementary school and later attending Randolph where he graduated from South Rich High School in 1956 and later studied Industrial Technologies. He married DeeAnne Hatch on October 13, 1961 in the LDS Temple in Logan, UT. They made their home in Salt Lake City where he worked for Thompson Flying Service, Litten Industries, Deseret Pharmaceuticals, joined the Army Reserves and flew with the Civil Air Patrol. In 1973 they returned to Randolph to become ranchers where he lived until his death.

Ken was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, he served as bishop and in other positions. He was persuaded to run for Mayor of Randolph that started his years of political service. He won Rich County Commissioner, served on boards of Bear River Regional Commission, Bear Lake Regional Commission, Western Counties Policy Resource Institute, Western Counties Alliance, Utah State Agencies, Utah Association of Counties, Utah Forestry Fire and State Lands Advisory Council, The Council on Aging, American Legion as Treasurer and Trumpet Player. His biggest love was flying, and he flew every opportunity that came his way.

Preceded in death parents Mae R. and Mariner Brown, brothers- George, Lawrence, sisters- Helen, Mary, and Eilean.

Survived by son Neal K. Brown, Granddaughter- Alexis Park (Jorden), great grandchildren- Willow, Murphy, Wade.

Viewing will be held in Randolph LDS chapel at 10am, Saturday, September 14, 2024 with funeral services to follow at noon.

Graveside interment will be in Woodruff Ut