Rachel L. Brown

Our sweetest and most loving “Ah-Ray” passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1971, to Ronald E. and Georgia L. Welsh in Bountiful, Utah. She loved her parents with her whole heart and was devastated at the loss of them. Rachel is now able to be with them once again and her family finds peace in that.

Family was extremely important to Rachel throughout her whole life. She had a deep love for the traditions her family upheld. Rachel held memories of her family traveling dear to her heart. She and her family specifically loved traveling to Moab and shared countless laughs there. One of her most loved family traditions was going up the canyon to have a “weenie roast” and make s’mores around a campfire. Her most recent favorite family activity was watching game shows together while eating her favorite snacks.

Rachel grew up in Murray, Utah. Throughout school, she made many friends, some of whom she was still close with today. In high school, she met the love of her life, Tony, who she would later on marry in 1996. Tony and Rachel celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary on March 2nd. Together they spent many beautiful years filled with excitement and loving memories. They had their daughter, Hailey, in 1997. Rachel and Hailey were best friends from the start. She was the best mom a daughter could ask for. Hailey’s childhood was filled with fun, excitement, support, happiness, and so so so much love. Rach’s furry best friend, Sage, loved her more than anything. Sage brought her a lot of comfort throughout the years. Tony, Hailey, and Sage miss her dearly but are so grateful for all the time they spent together.

Rachel would’ve never considered herself an artist, but she was one. Whether she was singing, dancing, coloring, or making jewelry she was sharing her art with that special Rachel touch. She also mastered the art of throwing parties. She was the “hostess with the mostess” welcoming everyone over to celebrate holidays or sometimes even just the weekend. She was well known for her relish tray and special dip she would make. There was always a party at Ah-Ray’s house and everyone was invited. Rachel radiated fun. All of the kids she met loved her. She really was a kid at heart and loved playing night games, dressing up, or doing whatever made the kids laugh or smile.

She loved decorating for holidays and having a specific set of lights hung up to match the “theme” of each occasion. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. She loved all of her snowman decorations and the glow of the Christmas tree. It was difficult to get her to take it down most years. She made every holiday memorable and special. She would go above and beyond to lift everyone’s spirits. Life was much brighter with Rachel in it.

Rach had a passion for learning about world history. She watched countless documentaries learning whatever she could about major historical events. Rachel longed for traveling the world and seeing everything she learned about. Her family will travel to those places in honor of her.

Rachel was a loving, passionate, empathetic, and beautiful person. To know her was to love her. She had a unique way of making everyone feel special and taken care of. If anyone was in need, she would be there. Rachel would do whatever she could to help or comfort others. She was an incredible mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by her husband Tony, daughter Hailey, sister Joni, nephew Alex, and countless friends and extended family.

We are left with a big piece of our hearts missing. We love you endlessly and will miss you forever. Give Grammy and Da-Dad a big hug from us.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 2:00 pm at The Chateau at LeJardin, 1910 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South) in Sandy. Masks are encouraged.