Merle Brown

MERLE BROWN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Merle Von Brown, 89, of Idaho Falls, died February 8, 2006, from a stroke, at Life Care Center, to whom the family extends appreciation for the excellent care provided. He was born January 13, 1917, in Shelton, Idaho, to Franklin Brown and Mary Emma Morgan Brown. He grew up and attended schools in Shelton, Ucon, Ammon and Ririe. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II. He married Zelda Edith Neville July 13, 1940, in LaBelle, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple September 23, 1940. He worked in dry crop farming and cattle ranching all of his life in the Ririe-Shelton areas until 2004, when they moved to Idaho Falls. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in a Bishopric, in scouting, Young Men’s organization and Sunday School. He was also a lifetime Lions Club Member and served on the school board. He enjoyed time with his family, golfing, fishing, hunting and wrestling. He is survived by: Wife: Zelda Brown, Idaho Falls, Son: Darrell Von (Gayl) Brown, Ririe, ID, Daughter: Nona Marie (Dale) Williams, Idaho Falls, Daughter: Myrna Louise (Roy) Smith, Ririe, ID Son: Franklin Bruce (Ann) Brown, Mesa, AZ Daughter: Lori Ann (Brad) Scott, Ririe, ID, 17 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, four sisters and a son, James Boyd. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2006, at the Ririe LDS Stake Center, 14061 North 130 East, with Bishop Ryan Christensen of the Ammon 9th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, where Military Rites will be performed by the Jefferson and Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Teams. ------------------------------------------- Condolences sent: Dana Tyler Kirtley (kirtleyclan4@bendbroadband.com) I just got word from Diana that Merle passed. I'm so glad he came to Mom's service so I get to see him. It is such a hard time and please know that you have our love and support through all of this. Lori, I haven't seen you in a very long time and I am sorry I wasn't there when you came to Mom's service. Email or call me some time. I would love to chat and get caught up. Zelda, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there to give you a hug but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I appreciate the part you and Merle played in my life. God bless you all. Dana Ken, Peggy & Ethel Lindsay (klind013@msn.com) We wish our condolences to your loss at this time. I hope you will be comforted in knowing the life that Merle led touched and influnced many, including ours. He was a good man. Sincerely, Ken, Peggy, and Ethel Lindsay James Lindsay (lind2632@bellsouth.net) Zelda, my wife and I want offer our heart felt condolences to you and your family. I have very fond memories of the hunting trips that Merle took Boyd and I on. I am confident he will be missed by all.