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Megan Brown Obituary

Megan Leigh Brown 2/2/1983 ~ 7/25/2009 Our daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and friend passed away after a four year battle with ovarian cancer. Megan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As a child, she lived in Humble, Texas and Jenks, Oklahoma. She moved to Park City in 1994. She graduated in 2001 from Park City High where she was on the Dance and Academic Decathlon teams. Megan graduated from Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Virginia with a degree in English in 2005. While in college, she danced and choreographed for the school's performing arts group. She returned to Utah following graduation and discovered that Park City was where she wanted to live forever. She was last employed at Park City Mountain Resort. Megan's great loves were family and friends, great literature, not-so-great trashy romance novels, dance of all types, travel, and the Utah Jazz. Megan leaves behind her parents, Kevin and Marie Brown (Park City), a sister, Sydney Lynne Brown (Baton Rouge, Louisiana), grandparents, Darrell and Lavonne Brown (Conway, Arkansas), Curney and Shirley Lyons (Gonzales, Louisiana), numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins, and countless friends. Memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Park City Community Church, 4501 Highway 224, in Park City. At Megan's request, friends are invited to wear bright, happy colors so she can see us from above. In lieu of flowers, family has asked the donations be made to The Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210, or The Huntsman Cancer Foundation, Memorial and Honor Program, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT, 84108. Special thanks to the many health care professionals who assisted Megan and her family in this difficult journey. Arrangements in care of Olpin-Hoopes Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent online at www.olpinhoopes.com

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 28 to Jul. 29, 2009.

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Peter Williams

August 27, 2009

Megan and I went to Prom together. I just found out today that she passed (I'm in Egypt it's hard to get news here). Her spirit and tenacity I always admired, along with her kindness and joie de vivre. My condolences to her wonderful family, I don't pretend to know the grief that you are experiencing, but know that I will always remember Megan and the wonderful person that she was. Perhaps now she can find peace after her long battle.

Michelle & Bill Freeman

August 21, 2009

Dear Marie, Kevin & Sydney,
My heart goes out to you. We have been praying for you. May God give you peace during this time of grief.

Loretta Lyons Martini

August 11, 2009

Dear Marie,
I was so sorry to hear about Megan's passing. My family and I are sending you love and prayers. God bless you all at this very difficult time. Love, Loretta

Ryan Flynn

August 5, 2009

I dated Megan in high school. We were friends since and would check up from time to time. I found out tonight. She was a the only person that was as true to herself as she was in life. I can't understand what your family is going through, and for that I am so sorry and I wish you all the best in these hard times. She will be missed.

Linda Lyons Coon

August 3, 2009

Dear Marie, Kevin and Sydney, All of you and Megan have been in my prayers. May your grief be softened by happy memories of Megan and may your faith carry you through. My heart is with you.

Al and Lynn Lyons Foglesong

August 3, 2009

We are so sorry for your incredible loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you guys. We are praying for comfort for you during this time.
Much love,

August 3, 2009

i can't begin to imagne how you must feel, but know that my thoughts,prayer and love are with you and your family.

Sidney Lyons Lafayette, La.

Leslie Merrick

August 3, 2009

Kevin Brown & Family
I was so sad to hear of Megan's passing. My prayers go out to your family. I enjoyed reading about her and the wonderful expressions of sympathy from friends and family. I pray you can find comfort in the memories of your beautiful daughter.

"First Friends"--Megan & Shannon

Cheryl Winter

August 3, 2009

"Humble" Beginnings: Your family and your precious little Megan, were an important part of our lives in those "Humble" beginnings, not so long ago. Our family has missed you all over the years, but you have always remained in our hearts and always will. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss. God Bless You at this very difficult time and as you go along with your lives. We will always remember your precious little Angel!

The Winter Family
Jerry, Cheryl, Shannon & Heather
Humble (Houston), Texas

Phayne Braud

July 31, 2009

Marie, Kevin Brown and Family

Words cannot express the sorrow I have for all of you at this time. I prayed for Megan every day but now she does not need my prayers because she is in heaven and Megan is YOUR own special Angel. Now my prayers are for you and your family.
May God give you strength to carry on with Life.
Lots of Love and May God Bless all of you.

Phayne & Blanchard Braud

Don & Helen Heffernan

July 31, 2009

Kevin and Marie,

We have just heard your dear Megan has made her journey back to the Lord. Bless you both, in this most difficult period of your lives. We will pray for Megan's eternal rest.

Kara and Brian Brechwald

July 30, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you during this difficult time. We will always remember Megan's energy, sense of humor, and bright laugh from SYF.

Randy Gonzales

July 30, 2009

Marie hope you and Kevin will find God's peace in knowing that Megan is in God's arms. Also hope that you can look to him to gather your own peace.

Paslm 91

Randy Gonzales and Family
East Ascension class of 79

Rosa Franklin

July 30, 2009

Dear Brown Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have a special angel now watching over you. The Our Lady Of The Lake Hospital Family of Baton Rouge, La extends of Love to you and yours.

Liz Guinn

July 30, 2009

I am thinking of all of you and have been praying for Megan and your family. I am so grateful to have counted her as a close friend at MWC and beyond. She is truly beautiful inside and out, and I was so impressed with her attitude throughout this struggle. Truly the strongest person I know. I, as everyone must be, am deeply shaken by this, but know that she is comfortable and at peace where she is now, and that we will meet again one day. I regret that I cannot be there for the service, but I am thinking of her and everyone she has touched.

Evelyn Clayton

July 30, 2009

I knew Megan from our support group. She visited me in the hospital and in rehab and I appreciated her kindness. And, I loved her sassiness and spirit and will always remember that about her. I will miss her and will be praying for you, her family.

Robert Albert

July 30, 2009

My prayers go with you and your family

Angela (Fox) Brandon

July 30, 2009

Dear Brown Family, Megan will be missed by many people. I have great memories with Megan from musicals in high school, to my Senior and her Junior year proms. She is in peace now and will always be rememberd. Thank you for letting me become friends with your daughter, granddaughter, sister, and niece. My thoughts are with you all.

Barb Mel & Julie Werner

July 29, 2009

Marie, Kevin and Sydney,
I will remember Megan for her candor, humour and courage in the face of her disease. The gift of loving, supportive care by "you all" was beautiful. It seemed you allowed her to live this time in her own way. She became a voice and a brave example for all in her presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lynne Barre

July 29, 2009

What a beautiful obituary and a beautiful girl. I work with Sr. Vernola Lyons at the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Convent. My prayers Megan and family.

Laura Lake

July 29, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Nanny Noni

July 29, 2009

July 29, 2009

Marie, Kevin and Sydney,

I am thinging of you all almost constantly.I love you and am sorry I can't be there for the memorial service, but I will be there in spirit. Hope you are getting some rest. Megan is now enjoying heavenly rest. Blessings from above, Nanny Noni

ron letourneau

July 29, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathy in this time of loss for your family.

Kay McKay

July 29, 2009

Such sad news of Megans passing, my thoughts and prayers are with you Marie,Kevin and Sydney.

July 29, 2009

Marie, Just wanted you to know that my sisters and I were praying for all of you during Megan's transition. Our prayers continue for you and your family. The love and light of Megan will always be in your hearts.
Blessings,
Betty Cole Landreneau, Scott, LA

Nicole Braud

July 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Brian, Nicole (Braud), Chelsea, Hayden and Brandon

Jerry & Bonnie Braud

July 28, 2009

We cannot know the pain you must feel. Megan will forever be young and beautiful. She fought the good fight and stayed as long as she could. Our prayers have been with her and your family since the beginning.

Erik and Alysa

July 28, 2009

Our deepest condolences to you in this time of loss. Always remember that while you may not be able to see her, Megan will always be near!

Christine

July 28, 2009

Brown family my heart hurts for you! i knew Megan from our support group. I loved her candor and sense of humor. She helped me know as fellow young people in the group, we could laugh and get through this together. She will be missed! She's now shaking things up in heaven! Hugs, Christine

Jack and Renae McGuire

July 28, 2009

Dear Kevin,Marie and Sydney,
May God be with you all in this tragic time of your lives.We love you all and we are keeping you in our hearts and prayers.
Love You Guys and God Bless,
Jack and Renae McGuire

Kathleen Utley Gregory

July 28, 2009

Kevin and Family,

With heartfelt sympathy I am sincerely sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter.

Warmest Regards,

July 28, 2009

Kevin, Marie and Sidney,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

I am sorry I can't be there.

Love,
Lisa

Jeff Carlile

July 28, 2009

I'm so sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to know Meghan at PCHS and she was always a ray of sunshine. She will be missed greatly.

Andrea Carey

July 28, 2009

Kevin and family,

I only met Megan a few times, but her dad, whom I work with, has love for his girls which is beyond measure. I can only hope my two girls feel that kind of love!

Sue Krainik

July 28, 2009

Marie, Kevin, Sydney and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. Megan is dancing in heaven now, with the angels. May you find peace in your memories of her.

Sue Krainik

Kyle Anderson

July 27, 2009

I went to PCHS with Megan. She will be missed.

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