Mark Ernest "Brownie" Brown

1951 ~ 2022

Viewing:

Jan. 15, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Larkin Sunset Lawn 2350 East 1300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
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  • Service:

    Jan. 15, 2022
    1:30 PM
    Salt Lake City Cemetery 200 N Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
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  • A beloved husband, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, Mark Ernest Brown, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2022, after battling an extended illness. Born November 27, 1951, in Salt Lake City to William and Lois Brown.

    A graduate of East High school; Mark went on to spend many years as a custom upholsterer. He enjoyed traveling, camping, and red rock adventures with his beloved wife, aka “the girl”, his family, his lifelong friends and his dogs. He was a kind and wonderful person who was an inspiration to us all.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Phillip, and Leo, and his sister Vicky.

    He is survived by his wife Tricia, daughter Jenifer (Mark) Riekhof, his siblings Robin (Brian) Hallman and Chris (Tonya) Brown, stepchildren, nieces, nephews, and many grandchildren who affectionately called him “Papa Mark”.

    Graveside services will be held at 1:30PM on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at the Salt Lake City Cemetery, 200 N Street in Salt Lake City, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the graveside services from 12-1PM at the Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 East 1300 South in Salt Lake City, Utah. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

    The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the staff at U of U hospital and Applegate Hospice for their excellent care.



    Guestbook/Condolences

    Mark was such a great guy. He could always make you laugh. I enjoyed working him at Home Depot. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.


    - Debbie Hansen

    I'm so sorry Trish may the Lord be with you to guide and comfort you.
    Love,
    Uncle Jim


    - James A Echols

    He was so kind and had the best attitude. I will miss all the stories he would tell, it will not be the same without him. RIP Uncle Mark.


    - Alyssia, Drew, Bodhi, and Sawyer

    I worked with Mark for a few years at Home Depot and enjoyed everyday I got to work with him. He was such a kind and pleasant person to be around. He always had a way of being positive when life threw curveballs. Mark was the best of the best and he will be missed.

    So sorry for your loss.

    Aaron Jensen


    - Aaron Jensen

    I met Brownie 55 years ago as a Harrison Hood and we have been close friends ever since. He was always so funny, helpful and caring. I will miss him terribly!


    - Amy Gordon

    We loved mark we had so many years of camping together hanging out riding are four wheelers , chilling ,camping we will miss him love to the family 💕💕


    - Vickie dennis

    Mark you will truly be missed you were more than just my brother in law you were my brother. You will always be in my heart.

    My condolences go out to your wife. And my best to Robin and Chris love you all


    - MaryAnn Brown