Richard Elwyn Brown Jr.

Richard Elwyn Brown, Jr. July 25, 1958 - August 10, 2009 Rick Brown was a man of great faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and he passed away peacefully in his home on Aug. 10, 2009. Born in California on July 25, 1958 to Richard and Patrcia Brown, Rick graduated from Humbolt State University in 1981 with a Bachelors Degree of Science in Resource Management and Planning. Rick worked a variety of environmental jobs for the government before landing the perfect job with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. Starting out as a park ranger at Old Mission, Rick traveled Idaho from north to south, with jobs at Heyburn State Park, The land of The Yankee Fork, Lake Cascade State Park, and culminating to the peak of his career as the South Region Manager at Boise headquarters. Those who knew Rick easily recognized his passion for hunting, fishing, and the outdoors in general. This passion was surpassed only by the deep love and devotion he had for his beautiful wife, Sandy (Hansen) Brown, and his three beautiful daughters Kimberly, Amanda, and Jamie. His four girls were the light of his eyes, and a source of great pride. Rick always said that he worked to live, not that he lived to work, but it was evident that he loved his job. In tribute and memoriam to his mentorship and impact on all those he worked with, the Heyburn Visitor Center will be dedicated in his honor. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful of a husband, father, brother, son, friend, and co-worker he was. He will be greatly missed by all those whose lives' he touched. A memorial service for Rick will be held at Friendship Celebration Lutheran Church, 765 East Chinden Blvd. Meridian, Id., 83642, on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. with a reception immediately following. Services are under the direction of Summers Funeral Homes, Ustick Chapel. Donations for the family may be made to "Helping Hands" c/o Jill Murphey, Idaho Parks and Recreation, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, Id., 83720.