James Lewis Brown

James Lewis Brown 1916 ~ 2009 Our Father, Brother, Grandpa, and "Grandpa Great" died at his daughter's home on June 17, 2009 at age 92.James Lewis Brown was born in Salt lake City, Utah to Leland Fredrick Brown and Emelie Cora Lewis on June 24, 1916. James married his high school sweetheart Janna Samot, June 2, 1937. They lived in Salt Lake City. They were married 64 years when Janna passed away. James worked as a café manager at Liberty Park Café then began working at Vetter's Meat Market, cutting meat and doing sales, this lead to his future as a meat cutter. James was a member of the Meat Cutters and Butchers of North America Union. He retired from Jordan Valley Meats in 1981. James worked at Schmidt Signs as a handy man until he was 88. James was member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held the Melchizedek Priesthood. He was a faithful home teacher. James loved to fish and golf. He and Janna traveled all over the world and made many friends. James served on the Executive Committee of the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, Local 537. James served as a volunteer for the Utah Central Credit Union, Hercules Credit Union, Cypress Credit Union, and for the Salt Lake County Meals on Wheels and Senior Services until 2008. James has two daughters: Barbara B. (K. Walter) Schmidt and Sandra B. (John -deceased) Brown, six grandchildren and 16 great-grand children. James loved family gatherings and he was well loved by his family. He is survived by his daughters, son-in-law, his sister, Oretta Cortland; his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, son-in-law, his parents, three brothers, and granddaughter Tina Marie Schmidt. Special thanks to Lorriane Williams for loving him. Thank you LifePath Hospice staff and volunteers who served him. Graveside services will be held Monday June 22, 2009, 12:00 noon at Redwood Memorial 6500 S Redwood Road, with a viewing Sunday June 21, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the mortuary.