Stephen Wayne Brown

To my sister, Cindy: I mourn with you the loss of your sweetheart, husband and friend. I realize I cannot fully understand your pain, however, I discovered this past week that Steve lives on through his children. Daily you will be reminded of his rock solid testimony, faith and his leadership through Meagan, his teasing nature, quick wit, refreshing candor and sense of adventure through Sarah, his organization, courage and pursuit of excellence through Katelyn, his spirituality, love of the scriptures and willingness to serve through Michael, his intensity, energy and enthusiasm through Lizzy, and his sense of humor, honesty and love of life through Ben. They will be there for one another and for you, as will I. I love you!
Susan

Dear Brown Family,

We are so sorry to hear about Steve. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve had such a fun sense of humor and we will miss that at all the family parties. You have a wonderful family! We are thinking of you!
We send all our Love!

Dear Cindy:
I just learned today (Sept. 3rd), through a mutual friend, John Anderson, your neighbor, that Steve had recently passed away unexpectedly. I first met Steve while working at KSL-TV...I remember the day he and Bill started their 2-man operation. He's been a dear friend ever since.. In fact, you might remember we spent time hanging out together on one of KSL's media trips to New Zealand. My wife Lorraine and I had a great time with you guys...I left KSL 11 years ago, but I last saw Steve a year ago having lunch at Redrock Cafe with several company employees...That's when he told me he was in the bishopric of a singles ward....I understand Ted Tueller is your new bishop and this was his first funeral he had to perform...Ted and Sandy were our neighbors for many years in Fruit Heights until they moved up to Mueller Park area. Knowing Ted, I am sure he did a marvelous job at Steve's funeral. Again, I am very sorry to hear the news today, and wish I would have known earlier so I could have supported the family and attended the services. Our prayers are with you and your beautiful family---
Randy Cook (Fruit Heights, UT)

I was saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Steve. Although a few years older than myself, I still remember him growing up in Holiday. I also had occasions to see him at Ute games and local activities in Bountiful. My heart goes out to all the Brown family.

Dear Brown family,
Thanks for your example to all of us and friendship. How grateful I am for our Savior Jesus Christ.

Daddy! I love you so much. Why did you have to leave me? I miss you so much and I don't know what I'm going to do without you! You were always there for me whether I thought I needed you or not. You're the most amazing person I know and if I could grow up to be half the person you are then I would be more than happy. I don't think anyone will ever understand how dang funny you were. I'll miss all the funny comments you'd say and it won't be as fun saying them without you to laugh about them. You always understood me the most because we were so much alike. It's not fair that you had to leave, but I hope you'll be with me always. I love you daddy...

Dear Wayne and Janet - I am so deeply sorry for the loss of your son. There are no books that really help at this time. May God be with your family at this time and in the days to come. Love Jan Flanders

Dear Cindy and Kids as well as Janet and Wayne,
I feel so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy. I will always remember watering his trees for an entire summer -- I think my love of growing things started with this job. I will also remember tending Meagan and Sarah and staying at your house for a week. I remember watching the way Steve and Cindy joked with one another and I thought he was about the funniest guy alive. I remember feeling that I hoped to have a fun marriage like you two had. I want you all to know I am thinking about you and wish I could hug you in person to say how truly sorry I am for your loss.
Love,
Laura and Ben Williams family

Dear brown family,
I'm really sorry about what happened.
Lizzy you know that i'm right behind your house for you any time.
I love you all and i'm here for you.
Your dad will love you always and forever.
You guys don't have to worry about anything o.k. were just a phone call away.
Love,
Ashlyn Gulbransen

Just a quick note to tell you how much we will miss Steve and how much we love his family. I'm sorry not to be at the Funeral (I'm at school in DC) but Paul and Christina said it was wonderful! You are in our most sincere prayers!

This is a message to the Browns. First off, I love the Browns!!! The Browns have been there and been there as friends, ever since I can remember. I was completely shocked to hear about Bishop Brown. I remember him kindly taking the time to come and hear me speak before I headed out here. I remember him as a loving and kind bishop of me, a young, little deacon. I learned a lot from him. Anything from how to drive a boat, improve my free throw and also how to have fun. I remember one father and sons camp out at the sand dunes. Dad couldn't stay the night because he had to go to Japan the next day for work. So Bishop Brown let me stay with him in his tent and brought me home the next day with Michael. He was a great "2nd dad" for that campout. I have always thought that the Browns had such a cool dad. I want the Browns to know that I love them so much! I also want them to know that I know for a fact that the Plan of Salvation is true! How wonderful it is to be able to have the knowledge. I will pray for all of them.

Brown Family, You don't know me but my father Dave Mons worked with Stephen at the Summit Group. I know that my dad respected him not only as a co-worker but also as a person. Stephen was so understanding and helpful during my dads battle with cancer. I can only imagine the reunion that they are having. May the Lord be with you through this hard time.

Cindy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bishop Brown was such a great influence in my life when I was in my teenage years. He somehow had the ability to make each of us feel special and loved even though there were so many youth in the ward at the time. I really appreciate the example you and Steve have always been for me.
Love,

I struggle to find words to describe the exact nature of our friendship with Steve Brown. It's certainly no secret he was first a husband to Cindy and second a father to his kids. Secondarily, he was an employer and colleague to some, bishop and adviser to others, but a friend to all. Somewhere after these rightful priorities Steve found time to respond to the call burning in his breast. To label it the "call of the wild" would be cliche'. But to those dear friends, to those select few of us who shared with Steve this love of wild places, I say "We have the memories." Though we buried our friend today, these memories shall endure. Memories of places. Discovering The Delle, the Rubies and the Medicine Bow. Tramping Kuiu Island, The Hairpin and White Sands. Recollections of sunrises and sunsets and all the shared experiences of blood, sweat, laughter and now tears to remember him by. To his family: Though our relationship with your dad and husband represents a fraction of what it was and is for you, that does not diminish the strength of feeling and nostalgia we, his friends, will always share for him and because of him.

Dear Cindy and Family,

I was shocked and saddened by the loss of your husband and father so unexpectedly. I had the pleasure of working for Steve at The Summit Group and will always remember what a wonderful boss he was. I admired his honesty and integrity and always enjoyed his amusing and kind personality. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

Sincerely,
Kathleen Peterson

Dear Brown Famiy,
I will always remember Steve as "Bishop" Brown. He was the bishop all through my youth and he was always so understanding and considerate of how I felt and what I needed. He made us all feel important when we didn't always get that because we were teenagers. He was so funloving and energetic. He could always make us laugh. I also used to babysit his oldest four kids when they were little. He has left a wonderful family in his wake. He also always supported my little brother Ben and I always thought it was neat that he "adopted" so many youth throughout his life. The world was definately a better place with him in it. He will be missed, but never forgotten.

Dear Cindy and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. As you know, I was his assistant for 2 years at The Summit Group, and I know first-hand what a truly good man he was. I remember when he had the opportunity to meet Billy Joel and get an autographed picture from him. Who knew that the song "Only the Good Die Young" would ring true for Steve.

I know how much Steve loved his family, the outdoors, the Utes and freshly polished desk! :) I'm sure he will be missed.

Take Care.

Cindy,

My deepest and heartfelt sympathies go out to you, your children and extended family. Steve is a great man and his time on earth, though short, has served to strengthen all who know him. He will be missed yet I have no doubt that his wonderful life and great memories of his endearing personality will continue to have an impact on others. I have known him for more than 10 years from both personal and professional interaction. I consider my time with Steve and Michael at our annual father/sons outing in Montana as some of the best memories I have with my boys. Spencer and Andrew both love Steve and look up to Michael. Know that your family is in our prayers.

May the Lord bless you during this difficult season!

Cindy and Kids

Our hearts and prayers are with you always. I learned so much from him and we just had a short visit with him last Sunday morning. He was a great Father, youth leader, and Bishop. I know that he will always be close to you and your kids.

It was a pleasure working with Steve on the Subway account. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this time of loss.

Dear Brown Family,

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve Brown. I had the opportunity to get to know Steve while I worked at The Summit Group for a few years. Steve was the type of person you wanted to be around. He always had a way to make each situation a little less dramatic with his humor. Steve made a lasting impression on me. He will be missed but never forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Dear Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. When I first heard the news, I was in shock and still can't believe he has passed on. It has been over 25 years since I last saw Steve, but the memories I have of Steve during early childhood and in High School will always be remembered. Steve made others around him laugh and he was always quick with a response. Memories of Jeeping, Softball, Basketball, and High School graduation will always have memories of Steve. Our families thoughts and prayers are with each of you as you go through the sorrow of losing your husband and father.

Dear Cindy and Children,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We are so grateful for the time he spent with our children and the fine example he was to them. We have many fond memories of your family from where you started on Bluebell Drive. It is times like these that make us wish we could be home. May the Lord bless you during this difficult time.

Brother Brown was a dynamic part of the 13th ward bishopric. I was lucky enough to attend both his marriage prep and temple prep classes. His humor and love of the gospel was obvious and I'm grateful for the time he shared with our ward. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy and Brown Family,
Your family is the example we all look to for showing us how to serve and bless others as Jesus did. Steve blessed our lives by knowing him and seeing what he did for others. Your sacrifice of allowing him to bless our lives is immeasurable. We will try to be there for you as needs arise. Steve is here in our hearts and we will be together again as one eternal family in Christ.

I was shocked when my dad received the tragic phone call about Steve's death. I will always remember Steve being my basketball coach. He was always enthusiastic at practices and was supportive of me whether I was doing well or struggling. I've had fun with Mike at basketball camps this summer and I can't imagine what it is like to lose your father. I am really sorry for the whole family and everyone who has been saddened by the tragedy.

Dear Brown Family, It has been 27 years since I served in the Alaska Anchorage mission with Elder Brown. I still have a picture of him and his bright smile on the last day of my mission. He was a truly wonderful missionary, kind and dedicated! I am praying for the comforter to be with your family at this time. Please accept my deepest regrets at this difficult time. Love, Patty Anne Freese-Davis

To the Family
I am so sorry to hear Steve's sudden death, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. I got to know Steve through the Summit Group and Subway, Steve was the kind of guy that once your worked with him you he became a friend. He will be greatly missed by us all!

Dear Cindy and Family:

I was deeply saddened to learn of Steve's death. I worked with Steve many years ago at the Summit Group. He had a great calming quality that endeared him to everyone in the office. Even though he was a couple of years younger than me, I used to call him "Dad," partially because of the effect he had on all of us, and of course, because of the fact that you and he always seemed to be having more kids. If the stress of the agency ever started getting to me (and countless others), it was always Steve who helped put everything back into perspective. I loved his sense of humor--on those days when everything seemed to be going wrong at the agency, he used to look at me and say, "You know Alan, I'd really rather be a forest ranger somewhere." Even though it's been several years since I last saw him, I thought of him often. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Alan Seko

Dear Cindy and Kids,

Having worked with Steve many years ago at the Summit Group, I still remember the day when he brought one of his new baby girls to the office with Cindy–fresh from the hospital. He was so excited and proud; obviously a very happy Dad.

Steve was a pleasure to work with– always quick to lighten the mood in the office, he was pretty funny. He made coming to work a lot more enjoyable.

I am so sorry about the loss of your Dad and husband–he was really a great guy.

My husband John & I moved into the Mueller Park 5th ward as newlyweds in 1997. Bishop Brown was our bishop and I had the honor of teaching one of his beautiful daughters in Sunbeams. She was a joy in our class. As a newlywed, I remember thinking what a beautiful family they were. In every sense of the word. Bishop Brown came to our home to meet & visit with us. We send our love & prayers to the family. May the Spirit attend you and angels surround you. Love, John & Lisa Richardson

I am so sorry to hear of the tragic and sudden passing of Steve. Its hard to say Steve as he was always just known as "Brown". I spent some wonderful times with him in a hunting setting. I shared many laughs with him and that was something that you were to always have when Brown was around. He was good at making people laugh even though sometimes un intentional. He will be greatly missed by our close circle of hunting friends.

My visits to Utah were filled with cousin Steve , Shelley, and Becky. We were encouraged by Grandma Brown to spend time together at the mall and she would dutifully give us $5 each to 'reward' us. Steve would find the joke in it and promise to see me when he got his $5. Sadly, it has been many years since we talked. He was funny and FUN. Steve, I forgive you for locking me in the chicken coop. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family. The love he leaves behind will fill you up and ease your sorrow.

Thinking of you during this very difficult time. We have enjoyed getting to know Lizzy and Benjamin this past year. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doug, Laura, Kadin and Bodie Worthen

To the Family,
I was one of the very lucky ones that knew Steve through the Summit Group and Subway. It is rare when you enter into a business relationship and end up with a friend. Steve meant a lot to me and I am sure many others as well. I am deeply saddend that he has left us so soon and will miss him very much. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Know he was very well respected in business and loved in life!

To Cindy and Family,
I want to share with you many thanks for sharing your loving husband, father, son and friend as he set such an honorable example with so many others. Among them, my son Ryan. He attends the 13th Singles Ward and had been taking the Temple Prep. class that Steve was teaching. Ryan has expressed to me what a wonderful example and teacher Steve has been to him in serving those among him. How thankful I am as a Mother, that Ryan had the opportunity to learn and grow in the gospel along side of Steve, and by his example, he has touched my son's life for good. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." May gentle peace be with you at this time. Kim Haws

I never had the honor of meeing Steve Brown, however I just have to convey a message that I'm certain that he'd want to be conveyed:

GO UTES!!!

For the whole Brown family,
Nothing anyone says really helps right now, but I do know that as you hold on to your faith, you will feel peace and the sustaining love of our Father in Heaven. The prayers of so many are ascending to heaven for all of you. I know that helps also.
I have many fond memories of Steve as a teenager working at Pehrson's Hardware. Someday I hope to tell you about the first day he got his drivers licence and about a couple of deliveries Steve, Nels and Grandpa Pehrson made.
I pray that you will be able to feel the love of those whose sustaining arms hold you up. We love you.

Dear Brown Family,
I treasure the time that I was able to spend with Brother Brown. He was such an asset to the 13th Ward. I love how straight forward he was and how dedicated he is to the the gospel of our Savior. I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your husband and dad with us. We are all better for knowing him.
With Love,

Dear Brown Family,
I am very sorry for the loss of Brother Steve Brown. I had the great opportunity of spending many Sundays in meetings with him. It was always a joy to talk with him. He truly made the Gospel fun for me. His wit and jokes always made for enjoyable sundays. I appreciated his concern and friendship that he always showed for me. I'm greatful to you for sharing him with the University 13th Ward. We are so blessed and better people for knowing him. At this time I pray that Our Heavenly Father may comfort you and give you peace to know that you will be with him again. You are in my Prayers.

Dear Cindy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your loving husband and father. My heart goes out to each of you and I want you to know my prayers are with you. I can't imagine the pain you are all feeling, but hopefully there is some comfort in knowing that your family is eternal and you will all be together again. Know that many are praying for your peace, strength and comfort, and that the Lord is always with you.
Sincerely,
(Keith's Sister)

Dear Cindy and family,

Our thoughts and prayers have constantly been with you! Steve was such a wonderful person and we consider ourselves very blessed to have your family in our lives! Your example of family has been such an inspiration to us. He will be very missed! We love you!

Sarah and Cindy,

I am so sorry. You two and your family are in my thoughts and my prayers. Sarah, you know if you ever need anything I am here for you. I love you both.

Dear Brown family,

We are so so sorry for your loss. Our heart hurts with you. We appreciated so much Steve's interest in McKay and his development as a basketball player. Steve loved the game and it was contagious. McKay especially wants to express his thanks to Steve for everything he did for him. He made a lasting impression in this young man's life. Your family is in our prayers.

Dear Cindy and kids,
We are so sad to hear about Steve. Through the years, I have been so thankful for him and the love and example he shared with my brother, Peter. Pete looked up to Steve like a father. I have never heard anything but amazing compliments for Steve and his work in the 5th ward. When Nate was called to serve as a Bishop, I thought to myself, "If Steve and Cindy can do it, we can." Your family is a great example to us all.
My daughters (Anne, Mary, and Lucy) are thinking of yours, especially Lizzy and Katelyn-- know we are thinking of you at this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with each of you.

Cindy and Family
Our company and TSGC worked closely together for a number of years. Steve was a great guy to work with and work for. Everyone at our shop enjoyed his deep interest in his clients, his employees and our partnership. He was always professional, treating us honestly and with respect. We enjoyed his wit and humor. He was a true Ute fan. We miss him too.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Joel and Laurel Morris

Thank you for sharing your Husband and Father with us at the University 13th Ward. He inspired all of us and I value his counsel and teaching very much.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brown's:

Steve was such a wonderful example to me, he was a wonderful man in every way. He impacted me and my family in so many ways. We will miss him dearly everyday. If we can be of any service at all please let us know. We love you!

Dear Brown Family,

Even though I don't know you personally, my heart has ached for you over the past couple of days. I am so grateful to have been under the stewardship of the 13th Ward bishopric in which Brother Brown served. He has been so influential in our ward and in our lives. I have truly appreciated his efforts to get to know me and be interested in the happenings of my life. Thank you for allowing him to serve with us. My life has certainly been blessed because of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have a renewed gratitude for the Atonement of Jesus Christ which offers hope and comfort in times of sorrow, and pray that His spirit will be with you at this time.

Much Love,

Cindy & Family,

We are so saddened by the passing of Steve. He was such a great example of a servant of our Heavenly Father. He will be missed but never forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Dick & Janie & Michael Wright

They say that the only way to take the pain out of death is to take the love out of life. The members of the 13th ward will be forever grateful for the love, compassion, and great example Brother Brown constantly showed us. He was loved and will be greatly missed.

Cindy & Kids, you already know how awesome a person your father is! From the first 5 minutes in the MTC (in 1980) in Provo, to Alaska, until last spring when I sat by him on a flight from UT to OH, he was an true friend, an awesome example, and a delight to be with! We all enjoyed his wit, his memory, and his humor! He has positively influenced many people in his short lifetime, including me! Thankfully, we will miss him only until we reach where he is now! He is probably checking out his new surroundings with binoculars in hand! We are blessed to have the gospel in our lives to help us understand such times. May the Lord bless you during this time and always. Take care, Brent & Angie Carling

Dear Meagan,

It has been such a long time since we've seen you! Dave and I had so much fun being your Sunday School teachers when we lived up in the 5th ward. We thought you were just so darling. We looked up to your family so much while we were there. Your Dad was such a cool guy. We have fealt blessed to have been there while he served as bishop and to have known him and your family. For years, even after we moved from the ward, we kept "his list" of ways to become closer to the spirit tacked up on our refridgerator. Just starting out in marriage we took his advice to heart, and it has made a difference in our lives. We loved that your Dad was such a great Ute Fan! We always smile when we think of seeing him at the Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, AZ in 2004. He was having such a good time with those Pittsburg fans! Your Dad was a great example of a righteous preisthood holder, and we will always remember him and his council. We pray that the comforter will be with you in this sore time. Have faith in the wonderful plan of our Father in Heaven and he will take care of you and your family.

All of us at the Subway office here in Montana will truly miss Steve . We all enjoyed working with Steve.......a wonderful person .... such a loss.

To all who are family and friends of Steve Brown....How much better of a people WE are because of the influence of his kind and loving personality in our lives! We served as missionaries in Alaska. He was my zone leader, and one of our fearless "office elders." He had a great deal of fun teasing me about boyfriends, disguising his voice on the phone, and anything else he could think of to make life more fun and emmbarrassing!! Yet his spiritual side was his greatest asset. I grew to love and respect him a great deal. He took over my area when I went home and would write occassionally to keep me informed of the progress of our contacts. In all fun he would sign his letters; "love, love, love, Elder Brown! At that time in our lives we were the best of friends with never any inclination of anything more than that. His family treated me with much love and respect, too. I enjoyed being around them and always felt comfortable in their home. Steve taught me to slolam at East Canyon. He set me up on dates with his friends a couple of times. He and Cindy were a perfect match from the get-go and I was so happy for them when they got married. We haven't stayed in touch much over the past 20+ years but I still have a great love for them. And I still have a picture he took of himself with my camera one day when I wasn't looking!!!! Good luck to all of us as we mourn the loss of this great man..but especially to his family who will miss his presence daily, but look forward to seeing him again someday. Love, love, love, Marilee

I had the pleasure of working with Steve at TSG for nearly four years. He was one of the most funny, enthusiastic and family-centered people I have ever known. He always gave into my incessant requests for "free pop and candy day," which, of course, brightened the day of all TSG employees. Steve, you are loved and will be missed.

Dear Cindy and family.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Steve was great person to work with as well as to know as a friend. We worked together for over 15 years and it has always been a pleasure. Some of the best times of my career were with Steve at the Summit Group. The times playing in the softball agency league, in which he lead us to victory two years in a row. His love of fishing and hunting and the many times of discussing life in general will never be forgotten. It’s still hard to believe he is gone now and so suddenly. Everyone that knew him will miss him. Once again, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family at this difficult time.

Aloha Brown Family,
Just a short note to tell you how much i enjoyed working with "Browner"...He was instrumental in the success of my video production company, and was always a delight during the "shoot"...The casual manner that he exuded, made it always enjoyable to work for The Summit Group...
I send you the aloha spirit to be with you at this time,
Mahalo,
Michael Stauffer

Dear Cindy,
I am so saddend to hear about your dear Steve. We have not spoken or seen each other for many years but you were a bright spot in my journey.
Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Vaunie & Craig Clyde

Dear Sister Brown and Family,
I am deeply sorry for the loss in your family. I didn't know Brother Brown very well, but I respected him and thought of him as a very kind man. He interviewed me upon my arrival to the 13th Ward and it was nice to just sit and talk with him. He was genuinely interested in getting to know me.
God bless you and your family. I know that people will always remember your sweet husband and father as the kind and loving man (and I'm sure the many other wonderful things) that he was and is. I am so grateful for the Gospel, I don't know what any of us would do without it. I know he will be looking down on you and watching you until you are able to join him once again. I know he loves you all...he would often bear testimony of it and I was truly touched by his love for you and your family.
Much love and many prayers,
Tina Wilcox

Wayne, Janet & Family;
I was so sad to hear about Steve. We know this is a tough time and will be very challenging, know that through challenges we are made stronger.
Please know that our love and prayers are with you.
Jay & Janeene Peppinger

Cindy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. He was such a great example of service to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts ache with yours in his passing.

Dear Cindy and Family,
We truly feel your loss! We loved Steve so much as he served as our son's Young Men's President, our Bishop, and our Home Teacher for many years! He was our friend who helped us through the good times as well as the difficult times. We have vowed to be there for you as he was for us. Your eternal friends, Sam and Mindy Wilson

Dear, Brown family thank you, for being such wonderful friends and for sharing Steve with so many people and in so many ways. Steve was a great friend, leader and example to me and I will miss him very much. Heidi and I are able and willing to do anything that we can for your family please let us know if there is anything at all we can do. We pray at this time that you will be given all the blessings you need and will be comforted at this time and throughout all of your lives.

Dear Brown Family,
I am grateful to have had such a wondeful influence and example as Bishop Brown. It is a pleasure to have known him. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I am grateful that you will be able to be with him again.

Dear Cindy and family,

I am so sorry for your loss but so grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Steve. Although it has been years since I have had close communications with Steve, he was one of the most influential individuals for me growing up. I will never forget the early morning water skiing at Flaming Gorge, or the Saturday basketball practices at the church. Steve had a unique ability to include and engage each of us young kids. The trust and faith he had in me dramatically strengthened my self confidence at a very pivotal time in my life. I have often times thought of his example and influence on me during such formative years. He seemed to be the perfect leader, at the right time.

And even though he was 17 years my senior, I always considered him a "buddy." I think that all of the youth he mentored felt that way. That was one of his gifts. I can even recall Steve taking time out of his busy work schedule to come to my highschool JV basketball game so that he could boo the coach, loudly, for not playing me more. Although kind of silly, that loyalty and friendship meant so much.

Thank you for being so gracious to allow Steve to spend the time that he did with us. He was a great man, and made a big difference.

Dear Cindy and family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Steve made a deep and lasting impression on our family as a friend, leader for our sons and a bishop. He taught us many great and lasting lessons that we will use the rest of our lives. We love your family and hope that we can be of service and make this difficult time a little easier. Your are in our daily prayers. We love you.

Cindy and Kids-
Steve and your family hold a very sweet part of my heart. I am so deepley sorry for your loss. Steve was an amazing man whom eveybody adored. His love for you and your family was so evident in all that he did. Steve made everyone feel so important and special and I am so lucky I had the opportunity to know, love and respect him and your family.
Sincerly,
Jen Bryson

The Brown's,
Steve was and still is an inspiration to me of how to serve others with love and compassion. He has blessed my life immeasureably and there will not be a day that goes by that I will not think about him in some way. I know that he loves his family dearly and talked of them often. I also know that he was a true servant of God and is with Him now and that we will see him again. He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

Love,
Jeff & Melinda May

Brother Brown will be greatly missed in the 13th Ward. Thank you for sharing him with us.

Meagan, Our family has grown to love you and have enjoyed the times that you have been in our home with Quinn, Cory & Corinne. We are so very sorry for your family's loss. Be assured that the sharpness of your loss will be tempered with wonderful memories and the tears that will come frequently will come with a healing and sweet feeling that will leave you with peace. Our prayers are for your comfort and relief at this most difficult time.
Anna, Lida, Corinne & Elder Cory Rich

Dear Cindy and family,
Thank you for unselfishly sharing Steve with me for the past 20 years. He has been a great friend and I will miss him dearly. I am confident that he continues in the Lord’s service and I am comforted knowing that we will one day have a joyful reunion. I am sorry that our family is on the other side of the world and will not be able to share our love and say goodbye in person.

janet and wayne,

am very sorry to read of the passing of your son. the two of you are special folk to me.