Lynette Brown

Lynnette (Lynnie) Brown was born on March 26, 1952 in Ogden, Utah. She passed away on December 11th 2023 after a decline in her health.
Lynnette is survived by her husband of 42 years David K. Brown, sons Jimmy DeMille, Dusty DeMille (Daughter in law Holly DeMille who she loved dearly), Jeff Brown, stepchildren Jody Gold and Tim Brown, Brother Mike Bigelow (Pam Bigelow). She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren including Taytum Brown, who Lynnette dedicated her final years to as a grandmother, mother, caregiver, and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents Lynn Bigelow and Helen Bigelow, as well as daughter Tammy Frost (Dave Frost) and grandson Kelby Harper.
Lynnette grew up in Ogden where she graduated from Ben Lomond High School in 1970. She married Jim DeMille in 1969 while a senior in high school. They had three children, Tammy, Jimmy, and Dusty. They later divorced in 1980. During her time as a single mom Lynnette was afraid and at times overwhelmed. She also during that time, showed strength, courage, determination, love, and kindness in the face of uncertainty. On July 16, 1981 she married Dave Brown the love her life, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In February of 1983 they gave birth to Jeff Brown. Together they raised 6 kids. The kids were all known to break a few laws, but they loved and cared for each other, and the mixed family worked.
Lynnette worked in many different fields. She wanted to try everything. She worked for 19 years in sales and customer service at Mountain Bell/US West. She also tried her hand in insurance, bartending, inventing, and even graduated Ground School, attempting to become a pilot.
Lynnette lived a life of warmth and kindness and was very impactful in the lives of those she was close to. She saw humor in everything. She was quick to laugh even in difficult times.
Her greatest aspirations were to be a wife and mother and take care of her home. She became a valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a living example of charity. She was kind, even with those that had ill will toward her. To say she was patient would be an understatement.
She always taught about the importance of honesty and protecting the weak. She was very soft hearted and hated to see suffering of any kind. Yet gracefully smiled through her own suffering. She was always telling us all how proud she was of us. Hopefully she knows how proud we all are of her.
In her younger years, she was extremely energetic and independent. Telling her something was impossible almost guaranteed that thing would get done. She loved music and would often dance around the house while cleaning. She was adventurous beyond what her body would allow. She had a habit of wrecking things while trying show up her grandkids. She seemed to be born with a larger-than-life spirit confined to a fragile body.
Lynnette was very smart and well read. She loved animals and had some pets that were very important to her.
Lynnette had a rare combination of beauty and humility. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside.
Her favorite thing in life was having family gathered around her. She loved to dress up and host her family for birthdays, Christmas, Green Bay Packer games, or just play Yahtzee and Bingo.
Lynnette was a shining example of how to treat people. She rarely, if ever spoke negatively. She saw the good in everyone. She taught Christlike love with her actions. She gave the sincerest love one can give. Her motherly presence was felt by those who weren't even her own. We will forever be grateful to call her ours. Words can't describe how much she will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, be kind to someone who needs it.