1923 ~ 2016
Delos Edward Bown passed away on March 2, 2016. He was born May 21, 1923 in Provo, Utah to William Bown and Hattie Andersen. He married Margaret Hales on December 27, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They have four children: Stephen, Isabel, David, and Ann and nineteen grandchildren.
During World War II Delos enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He served in England as a navigator-bombardier flying in a B-17. After the war he returned to Provo where he studied chemistry at Brigham Young University. After earning a bachelor's and master's degree at BYU, Delos continued his education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He graduated from MIT with a PhD in organic chemistry. During his professional career Delos worked for Exxon in Texas and later for Polychrome Corporation in New York as a research chemist.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Delos loved Scouting. As a boy he was a Sea Scout and as an adult he served many years as a Scoutmaster. His hobbies included woodworking, tending his rose garden, fishing, skiing well into his 70's, playing cards and reading. Delos was also an expert handyman; he could fix anything.
Delos was preceded in death by his wife Margaret and his eight brothers and three sisters.
A graveside service will be held at the Provo City Cemetery on Saturday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers please donate to Honor Flight, Inc. a non-profit organization that honors American Veterans by providing transportation to Washington, D.C. to visit their war and service memorials or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Deseret News on Mar. 10, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Delos Bown

6 Entries

We really had a great troop. Troop 459 from Baytown Texas. Delos was not one to 'band stand', so he is not in the photo.

Mark Workman

October 5, 2017

Fabulous man! He was our Scout Leader from the time I was a new 11 year old scout. He always drove us to campouts and summer camp and along with the other scout leader, Otis Carraway, we had the perfect troop. I remember when a scout had a complaint, Delos would just say "Too Badd" and moved on. Stephen was just younger than me, and we enjoyed those trips so much. At the time of Margaret's funeral, I wrote a tribute to Delos about how much he meant to me as a leader, father to my friend, mentor, etc. If I had a copy of it, I would type it here.

Hal Helmut Pichler

September 11, 2016

ken ichi shimazu

June 7, 2016

He was my earliest boss at Polychrome. He was the roll-up-his-sleeve and show how things should be done kind of leader. The obituary did not mention the fact that he has served as the distinguished Research Director of Polychrome Corporation. I am sure that because of his usual modesty he did not tell his accomplishments even within his closest circle. As I mentioned elsewhere, he may be remembered by some as the creator of the PC-11 desktop processor which he built in his garage in his White Plains house.
He is greatly missed by all those who worked under and with him throughout the company wherever he worked, R&D, Technical Service, China Partner liaison, etc.
(more in my blog, polychromecorporation.blogspot.com)

A. M.

March 21, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

Amberly

March 12, 2016

Delos was a wonderful man, always giving and kind. I was very blessed to have known him.

Karen Hales Parkinson

March 10, 2016

Stephen, Isabel and Ann,

I have such fond memories of your dad and family! It was always a special event when you came to Provo to visit. It seems that within minutes of your arrival, Uncle Bud would have identified a door or window that needed fixing and he'd get right to work. I have fond memories camping and hiking with him - and all my kids know that he is the one to teach me how to get a tight roll on my sleeping bag. He showed genuine interest in my mission to Japan and liked to talk about the Japanese language and people. Love to each of you and your families! I wish I could be in town Saturday to join with you, but know my thoughts and prayers are there with you. I remember him always having a twinkle in his eye. "Ok Troops! Let's go!"

Love your cousin,

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