Randell E. Brown

Randell E. Brown, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 10, 2021. Randell was born October 19, 1946, in Panguitch, Utah, to Allen Ervin Brown and Shirley Bernice Nay Brown. He grew up and attended schools in Richfield, Utah, and graduated from Richfield High School. While growing up he would run the projectors for Van and Madge at the Huish Real Theaters. From there, he also helped manage a family bar within Richfield, Utah, until moving to Idaho Falls in his 20s, driving a blue 1956 Chevrolet flatbed pickup. Randell was exceptionally skilled in all things mechanical, but his true passion was in cars.  He worked as a mechanic at Ron Sayer Dodge until moving on to work as a hearing aid dealer and fitter with his step-father, Dean Laurance, and mother, Shirley. While working with hearing disabled individuals, Randell also helped his brother, Rodney, run a mechanic shop, and then was also involved in working in another shop owned by his brother-in-law, Ray, and sister, Kathy.

On October 15, 1969, he married Karen Jane Brown in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Karen could not resist Randell’s charm and his ability to keep her on her toes in friendly debates. Both Randell and Karen were known to race through the streets in their forest green 1968 Dodge Charger. Shortly after marrying, Randell became a reserve officer with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Department. Randell then proceeded to graduate from post academy and became a sheriff’s deputy. He worked for several years as a deputy and then also ran for the office of Sheriff. During this time, Randell and Karen brought their first child into the world in April of 1977, named Kenneth Allen Brown. Three years later, in July of 1980, they welcomed a beautiful baby girl named Pamela Jane Brown. Randell and Karen made their home in Idaho Falls. They devoted all time and energy to give their children the best they could. Randell was exceedingly proud that both of his children were able to obtain Master’s Degrees in their fields of study. Randell took pride in providing a loving, caring home for his wife and children.  In October of 2020, he and his wife celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary.  He was fiercely loyal and hopelessly devoted to her.

Randell spent 54 years serving the elderly and others with hearing impairments in hopes of improving their lives. He owned and operated L & B Hearing Services where he made many friends and helped countless customers. Randell devoted his knowledge to help every customer as if they were his family and worked tirelessly helping his customers right up to the day he passed.

Randell was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed everything to do with cars, hunting, fishing, collecting, snowmobiling, and most importantly, providing lifelong memories of adventures he and his family took, including visiting all the states in the western US and dozens of trips to state parks, such as Yellowstone. Randell is survived by his loving wife, Karen Jane Brown of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Kenneth (Misty) Brown of Idaho Falls, ID; daughter, Pamela Brown of Idaho Falls, ID; fur kid, Colt; grandson, Jason; grand pups, Tank & Lola; sister, Kathy (Ray) Cook of Idaho Falls, ID; and brother, Richard Brown of Boise, ID. He was preceded in death by his parents; his baby sister, also named Karen; and brother, Rodney Brown. No services are planned, as this was Randell’s preference as a deeply introverted, but proud individual. His family will truly miss him, but will also know that he is watching out for them from a better view.