Gordell Anderson Brown, LtCol USAF(Ret)

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Gordell Anderson Brown (1928 - 2010 )












Surrounded by his loving family, a dearly loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away Dec. 6, 2010, in the Yuma Regional Medical Center from complications of cancer.

Dad was born Oct. 11, 1928, to Robert Gunnell and Sara Anderson Brown in Wellsville, Utah. He was the second oldest of four children and grew up on a farm where he learned personal drive and the value of hard work. In 1946, he graduated from South Cache High School where he served as a student body officer and played on the football and basketball teams. After high school graduation, he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps for three years where he earned GI benefits that would pay for future schooling at Utah State University. While at USU, he met the love of his life, Eva Barbara Tidwell, and they were married in the Logan LDS Temple in September 1950.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully throughout his life in many callings. Dad graduated from USU in 1952 with a bachelor's degree in animal husbandry. His work career included extension agent for Box Elder County, and the Utah executive director of Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service (USDA). Under President Ronald Reagan's administration in Washington, D.C., he served as the director of Conservation and Environmental Protection. He was actively involved in community and civic leadership having been elected to the Farmington City Council for eight years, chairman of the Farmington Area Pressurized Irrigation Board for 18 years, Davis County Mosquito Abatement Board for eight years, president of Farmington Lion's Club for eight years and district governor of Lions International for the state of Utah for two years. While living In Yuma, Ariz., he was elected to the Country Roads Board of Directors for five terms.

After retirement, he spent a few years selling Century 21 Real Estate. He proudly served his country at a young age as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps, and after 28 years in the U.S. Air Force he retired as a lieutenant colonel. Dad was a tireless leader who always put in more than a full day's work at the office. He traveled extensively for both work and military obligations. He was a man of honesty and distinction, honor and integrity, and he was loved by many people.

Preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert G. (Junior) and Gilbert Von Brown.

Dad is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their five children, Shauna (Dee) Scheunemann, Robert (Shirley) Brown, Rick (Lorraine) Brown, Barbara Ann Brown and Lisa (Keith) Varley; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his dearly beloved and special sister, Sheila (Norm) Burnett.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 13, at the Farmington 11th Ward, 326 S. 200 East. Viewings will be held Sunday, Dec. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist Mortuary, 727 N. 400 East in Bountiful, and for one hour on Monday prior to services. Interment at Farmington City Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com.