John Edward Brown

March 26, 1950 - November 23, 2016

Our sweet brother and friend, John Edward Brown, passed away mid-day Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at his home in Orem, Utah. John was born March 26, 1950, in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, to Elisha Kane and Phyllis Ginn Brown. With his parents and sister, Kathi, he grew up in Missouri; Omaha, Nebraska; Columbus, Ohio; Northbrook, Illinois; and Somerset, New Jersey, before ending up in Provo and then Orem, Utah. When John was 6 years old, he was hit by a car while out bicycling. The injuries from that accident left him with a lifetime of serious health problems that eventually ended in his death from kidney failure. From an early age and despite his physical limitations, John showed a gift for being able to fix anything. His mechanical abilities were only exceeded by his understanding of computers. He was just shy a few credit hours from completing his computer science degree from BYU when health issues got in the way. The Brown family became members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when they lived in Omaha, Nebraska, just after John’s bicycle accident. John loved the gospel and was devoted to the Lord in all aspects of his life. He always had an upbeat attitude and was known for his sense of humor. He was greatly loved by his family! They looked to him for wisdom and answers and will miss this gentle giant of a man. John is survived by his sister, Kathi Hill, three of her children, Garth, Greg (Rachel Huntzinger), and Heather (Ryan) Woodbury, as well as 7 nieces and nephews: Logan, Caleb, Bethie, and Katie Woodbury; and Naomi, Fayette and Elias Hill. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, as well as Kathi’s husband, Lelon Ronald Hill and three of her children, Theran, Bradley and Kyle. A memorial service for John will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 7 p.m. in the LDS church located at 950 South 50 East, Orem, Utah. Funeral Directors: Utah Valley Mortuary.