Kenneth James Brown

Ken was born in Ferndale, Michigan to Otto and Elsie Brown. He was the middle child of two

sisters, Pat and Vicki.

He was a star quarterback in high school and also loved to play baseball, tennis and

racquetball. Like his dad, he was also a musician, and loved jazz music and all the great

crooners--especially Frank Sinatra.

Ken attended Lincoln High School in Michigan where he met his wife Gloria Molinar. They have

been together since 10th grade and recently celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Together, Ken and Gloria had 3 daughters. Lisa, Lori and Cheryl. He loved his girls!

Ken worked as a retail manager throughout his career across the U.S. including Michigan, Ohio,

Washington and finally Utah in 1973 where he and Gloria settled and raised their family.

Retirement gave him many opportunities to do the things he loved, like travel to the family

cottage in Interlochen, Michigan and watch his grandkids grow up. He never missed a soccer

match or baseball game!

He loved his grandkids Jessica, Kyle, Aubrey and Marcus.

Their memories include going to Interlochen camp for ice cream, playing electric boats in Green

Lake, putting puzzles together, and playing a good game of Skip-Bo or Michigan Rummy. He

loved having them over for sleepovers where he would make popcorn and his famous

milkshakes!

Ken is survived by his wife Gloria, daughters and their spouses Lisa Brown Mallwitz (Tony), Lori

Brown Winrow (Mike, deceased), and Cheryl Brown Jones (Mike). Four grandchildren, Jessica

Mallwitz, Kyle Mallwitz, Aubrey Jones Woodruff (Daniel) and Marcus Jones. Two great

grandchildren, Odin and Lars Woodruff. His two sisters Pat Symons (Ray, deceased) and Vicki

Sciberras (Vince), Gloria’s siblings and many nieces and nephews who all loved their Uncle

Kenny.

Ken will be remembered for his quick wit, passion for teasing everyone he met, and his

infectious laugh. He also loved his dog Max, who has been patiently waiting for him to take him

on walks again.

Private services were held December 10, 2020 at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary.