Benjamin Ronald Brown
Ben Brown
Fayette, Utah
Ben Brown Utah Obituary
Benjamin Ronald Brown, 40, passed away at his home in Fayette on Friday, January 21, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1982, in Gunnison to Bart Ronald and Sunnie Kaye King Brown. He married Kayla Sorenson in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 9, 2012.
Ben loved his wife and was a wonderful father to his five children. He was a wonderful uncle to 36 nieces and nephews. Ben loved watching and supporting his children in sports and learning. He adored music from a young age and always lit up the room, particularly during karaoke nights. He is an avid reader who especially loved fantasy.
Ben came from a loving family. He had special relationships with each of his siblings and his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Kayla, Fayette; Children: Hadlee McDonald, Braegan Brown, Houston McDonald, Lily Brown, Spencer Brown; Siblings: Heidi (Ben) Boyer, Logan; Robyn (Steve) McCarney, England; Katie Brown (Chris Karl), San Antonio, TX; Brett (Kat) Brown, Saratoga Springs; Sara (Jace) Ellsworth, Fayette; grandparents, Ron and Jean Brown, Heber City; Kayla’s parents: Louise (Marty) Gagon, Spring City; Dell (Kathy) Sorensen, Wells, NV; and stepmother Camille (Jerry) Mason, Salina.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 28, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Fayette Ward Chapel, where friends may call Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. or Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For live streaming of the service and an online guest book, see Ben’s obituary at www.maglebymortuary.com. The burial will be in Fayette Cemetery. Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti.
Ben’s passion for collecting coins and Pokémon cards with his children has brought them closer together and created memories that will last forever.
Throughout his life, Ben has been known for his generosity, compassion, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He had unparalleled creativity and always thought outside the box. Ben was completely authentic and quick to forgive. He could light up any situation with his witty humor, loud laughs, warm hugs, and easy-going personality.
Ben was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Steven Evans. He is survived by his wife, Taylor Nicolaides Brown, and his beloved children, Lila, Eloise, Leo, and Etta. His parents, Robert and Lilian Brown, and his sister, Emily Brown. His parents-in-law, Tommy and Vicky Nicolaides, and his brothers and sisters-in-law.
TJ Nicolaides (Melissa), Travis Nicolaides (Carrie), Tory Reeder (Maurice), Taryn Evans (Scott), Tessa Nicolaides, and his twelve beloved nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 12 noon at the Bonneville Ward, 1535 East Bonneview Drive, Salt Lake City.
A screening will be held on Thursday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, and on Friday at the church service.
Benjamin Paul Brown (2019–2020)
Ben Brown Utah Obituary
Benjamin Paul Brown passed away peacefully in the arms of his loving parents on January 1, 2020, from a rare heart condition. Ben was born to Michael and Lisa Brown on December 30, 2019, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ben was a ray of light; anyone in his presence could feel his powerful spirit.
He taught us love, compassion, kindness, and hope in his short time on this earth. As Mike and Lisa’s sixth child and third son, he completed our family. Although we are sad to let him go, we are glad we were with him.
We find peace knowing we will be with Him again because of our Savior and our loving Heavenly Father’s plan. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lisa Brown; siblings Anna, Grace, Olivia, Jack, and Nicholas; grandparents, Gail and Connie Brown and Paul and Ann Koelliker; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
We want to thank the doctors and nurses at the University of Utah Hospital and Primary Children’s Medical Center who cared for Ben with the utmost compassion. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 9th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 E. 1300 S. Salt Lake City, Utah. A memorial service for the family will be held on Friday, January 10th. Read More.
