Elizabeth Marie Jones Brown passed away on May 14, 2023 at the University of Utah Medical Center Hospital, SLC, UT, surrounded by her family.
Marie was born September 29, 1970 at the Valley View Medical Center in Cedar City, UT to Richard Mason and Doni Marie Christensen Jones. At a young age she developed her love for dancing that continued throughout her entire life. She attended elementary and high school in Enterprise, UT where she stayed active by joining the volleyball team, cheerleading squad, and the Wolverine dance team. Her enthusiastic and positive energy attracted those around her. Marie had many friends who admired her generosity and love for people. As an adult she was an active runner who competed in several highly competitive races including a Ragnar and the Red Rocks races. Her fortitude and determination allowed her to excel on the hardest legs of these races, exemplifying her inner strength and competitiveness.
Maire worked very hard to earn her associate degree in business in just one year from Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, UT. After graduation, she worked as an administrative assistant for Deloitte and Touche Attorneys at Law and in the finance department for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She went to Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST Academy) with her first assignment being the Utah Correctional Facility in Cedar City, UT. She then moved to the Orange Street Correctional Facility in SLC, UT. The POST training provided an opportunity for her to exercise her talents to help others, especially those less fortunate. She also worked as an assistant security director at Primary Children’ s Hospital.
Marie met Michael Reid Brown in 1999 and they were married October 28, 2000 in SLC, UT. They were blessed with three wonderful boys who were her world. She was their biggest cheerleader for various sporting events, piano lessons, and family camping trips. She shared her love of fishing with her sons, teaching them this skill with devotion and patience. She supported her boys in exploring and developing their many talents. She also supported Mike with his numerous work and personal responsibilities with care and love. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Marie is survived by her husband, three sons: Michael Reid Brown Jr., Alex Mason Brown, and Dylan Jason Brown; her parents, three brothers: Richard Christian (Debbie) Jones, St. George, UT; Robert Eric (Erica) Jones, Beryl, UT; and David Willard (Brenda) Jones, Enoch, UT; one sister: RaChyl (Mathew) Cameron, Caliente, NV; mother-in-law: Merilyn (Sunnie) Brown, Sandy, UT; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, Reid Andrus Brown, and brother-in-law, Jason Ted Brown.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Holladay Fourth Ward Chapel, 4917 Viewmont St., Holladay, UT, with a viewing at 11:00 AM prior to services. There will also be a viewing on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the church.
She will be buried in the Holladay Memorial Cemetery, 4900 S Memory Ln., Holladay, UT, immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to charities focused on helping those with eating disorders.
National Eating Disorders Organization (http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org)
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Jones and Brown family, it is with great sadness that I send this. Marie was such a fantastic person and so fun to be around. There was never a dull moment with her. We are so sorry for your lose and you all are in our thoughts and prayers, HEAVEN received one special young lady who will be watching over you all. We are sorry we can’t make the funeral, we will be in California but we will watch the services and be thinking of you all.
All our 💕 love
Cletus and Karen
So very sorry for your loss. My prayers to all the family. I love you all.
Heavenly Father Has Another Angel.
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Life isn't fair the way time never stops. It's been years since I have seen Marie. I remember her as a happy child. Then life happened and we all grew up. My condolences to the family. May God bless and comfort you all.
So much of my early years have memories with Marie. We were in all classes together, did 4-H together, drove to school together, played at each other’s homes and made lots of cookies together. I celebrate your graduation from this life to one free of pain. I am blessed to call you friend and have been so blessed by the light you shared with everyone! Much love until we are together with you again.
We are so sorry for your loss. I know the struggle has been long and hard, but that doesn't make it any easier to loose a beautiful child.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you and miss your association,
I remember how Marie and my sister,Raina were best of friends as little girls. They both loved baby dolls and would play so well together. I also babysat Marie and her brothers and sisters. Such fun kids! Doni kept a nice home. She'd bring Christmas cake to eat after we opened our gifts. Mason is the priesthood holder who baptized me. This is a kind and lovely family. I embrace each of you. Marie was a precious young women.
I am so sorry about the loss of Elizabeth, and send my prayers and love to your family. Prayers for Peace and Comfort! Much love to you all!
Norita
I am so saddened by this news. I loved Marie from the bottom of my heart. I went through the POST Academy with her in 1999. She helped me pass my run. I worked with her at Orange Street CCC. I was able to meet her family when she took me to her family home down South. What great people. I was at her wedding to Mike, so beautiful.
I think of and talk of you often. You will always be in my thoughts and know that I love you and will see you again in Heaven. Love you to the moon and back.
Love Antoinette