Robert "Bob" Herbert Brown Jr.
November 6, 1949 — August 31, 2013
Bob Brown
Escalante, Utah
Robert Herbert Brown, Jr., 63, passed away August 31, 2013, at home in Escalante. He was born November 6, 1949, in Oakland, California to Robert Herbert, Sr. and Bebe Joyce Emery Brown. He married Barbara Jean Ortiz, September 3, 1977 in St. George. The marriage was solemnized May 31, 2013 in the St. George Temple.
Bob was a veteran of the Viet Nam War.
A farmer at heart, Bob moved to Escalante in 1998 to farm and loved everything about being there including: the mountains, humming birds, his cats, good friends and his Dodge Ram truck. Depending on the time of year, he could be found gardening, fishing and camping with his family, or snow skiing. An active member of the LDS Church, he greatly appreciated his ward family.
He loved his family dearly, leaving them with many wonderful memories.
Survived by his wife of Escalante; son, Matthew Seth Brown, Draper; mother of Salt Lake.
Preceded in death by his father.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. in the Escalante 2 nd Ward Chapel, where friends may call after 12:30 p.m. Military rites by the Escalante American Legion Post #0114. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to help with funeral expenses.