John A. Roberts Post

To Bailey and the Brown extended Family:

Deepest sorrow for loosing Jason, my co-worker here at the County. He was such a neat young man who loved his wife and his family. Solid values, work ethic, getting started in making life together with Bailey in Arizona. Oh Lord Jesus .... one thing I'm confident of ... one day we shall meet again in heaven with those who have proceeded us. Jason, miss you already in this place. You added much to life.

Two guys here in the shop, Russell Hobbs & Richard Cross, made a special memorial that was placed in your parking spot. It’s our way of remembering your good humor.

Video From Von

The song “Come to Jesus” by Chris Rice with the lyrics that my brother and my nieces and nephew – his kids - sang at Jason’s funeral. Pause the audio on the right before playing so you can hear the song.

Blog post from Von Brown

Words fail me when I try to express the grief and sense of loss that I share with all that knew and loved Jason. So I turn to a dear aunt, who was like a big sister to me in my youth for words of comfort and solace at Jason’s passing.
This poem was written by my Aunt Sylvia the day of Jason’s accident as she sat in her husband’s hospital room, his life hanging precariously by a thread. While her husband survived yet another trial, she felt that perhaps the words that came to her that night might also comfort those of us who lost our dear Jason.

As I Rest
By Sylvia Brown Bourne (Jason’s great aunt)

When heavy questions press my mind
About the fabric and design
Of life the Lord would have me lead

A quiet rest is what I need
A prayer of gratitude I send
A sudden peace of soul attend
His loving promises are sure

He’ll help us - we are the threads secure
For clearly – wisely, He does view
The cloths of Heaven’s plans so true
E’en though one thread each day we weave
T’will fall in place - - if we believe

Yes! Sure we know hi s hand will guide,
The shuttle’s movements side to side –
As fully we submit our will to his
Life’s purposes we’ll fill

The bright – the dim threads and the gold
From birth – through youth and tho’ we’re old
His knowing hand will guide the way
The threads may break, the threads may frey

So tho’ the view’s unclear to me
I close my eyes - - in prayer – then see,
that heaven’s light shines ‘round the loom
Doubt – anger – fear – have left the room?

Yes one day!

One thread is all that’s given
“Hold Fast” says He – and surely Heaven
Will attend your weaving task, . . . .
If you sincerely – humbly ask!

So when heart sinks – with furrowed frown
And weavings’ burden I’d lay down –
I grasp his loving hand in prayer
And push the shuttle through my care

Somehow – some way – the day then ends –
I tie the thread.
His Peace descends
Oh yes! Tomorrow’s’ thread awaits

The colors dim – or bright the tints –
It matters not –
For faith attends my weaving
God knows best the threads

Jasons Obituary from the Daily Herald

Jason's Obituary

Jason Archibald Brown

Jason

Archibald Brown

1984 ~ 2010

3210LIFT-OFF!

On March 2nd, 2010 Jason Archibald Brown had his lift-off and began a new adventure.

Jason was born September 28th, 1984 to MaryLee and Daniel Von Brown in Wheat Ridge, Colorado and is the younger brother of Scotty and Mike. Jason's love for life is contagious to all around him. His passion for carpentry, welding and creating beautiful things with his hands is unmatched and easily seen by everyone. Jason's natural gift of making everyone feel special and motivating them in a gentle and positive way, makes everyone want to be around him. He has always been the life of the party and so much fun to be around.

Jason married the love of his life, Bailey Paige Jones, on July 25th, 2009.

They moved to Phoenix where Jason has been working for the past 4 years as a Telecom Technician for Wireless Systems. He can fix, rig and build anything for anyone and it's always so fun to watch him work. He is notorious for putting his whole heart into everything.

Along with his work, Jason loves to go on walks, play Nintendo, go bowling with his "SpongeBob Bikini Bottom" bowling league buddies, go camping and shooting, listening to music with his kick-butt' stereo subwoofer, snuggling with Bailey, and riding with Bailey on his bike. He loves learning new things, loves a challenge and, of course, loves to watch SpongeBob.

Jason, you're the absolute BEST and we love you more than anything. Thanks for always putting me first.

No More Migraines, Babydoll!

Services will be held Tuesday, March 9th at 1:00 pm at the LDS Lakeridge Chapel, 665 South 200 West in Orem, Utah. Visitation at 11:30 am. Interment will be in the Provo Eastlawn Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.olpinmortuary.com

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Jason Brown Memorial Fund, care of Wells Fargo Bank for headache research by the Department of Neurology at the Mayo Clinic.

Post from Grandma Brown

In the summer of 1986, we had the pleasure of having Scott, Michael and Jason stay two months with us to give their mom a break. This was just before Jason's second birthday and he was still in diapers. He hated to have his diaper changed no matter how gross it happened to be and there was always a struggle to change him. I had him lying on the floor in an upstairs bedroom and trying desperately to hold him down and change his diaper. I had almost reached my boiling point and I raised my hand to give him a little spat. With my hand raised, I looked down at him. He seized the moment and looked up at me with those adorable eyes and said; "I wove you too, Grandma." Needless to say, the spat turned into a hug and Jason became even more dear to me.
Grandma Brown

Patti Keating Post

The first time I met Jason, I knew there was something very special about him. When he came to New Jersey from Utah, my mom thought it would be a great idea for Jason to come visit Rutgers University with us. As we sat in an auditorium listening to one boring speaker after another, Jason decided to pull out his fire fighter’s knife and give himself a manicure. With everyone staring at him, he leaned over and whispered in my ear he wanted to look good for the big tour. I knew from that moment on, Jason Brown would forever change my life. I spent the majority of my senior year in high school listening to Tool or anything Maynard James Keenan had to do with, watching Courage the Cowardly dog and going to Wendy’s with Jason. He quickly managed to become on of my best friends in the short amount of time I had known him. Jason planned on taking me to my senior prom but had to go back to Utah a week before. I have and always will love Jason for the person he was and the person he inspired me to be. Even after the countless memories, I am still at a loss for words as to how much Jason meant to me. Before he went back to Utah, I stole the spider he had captured and encased in silver. As he left my house, I told him what I had done and he said I could give it back to him the next time I saw him. I still have your spider, Jason and I promise I’ll give it back to you next time we meet. I love you and I miss you more than you can even imagine.

and...

Damn Jason, I just can't believe you are not here with us. You were one of my ducklings sweetie. I always thought of you as one of my own. How amazingly talented you were. How much fun were you and God how much do I love you. I know I was only your substitute mom but I always felt like I was your mom. You went through so many hard times and I always knew you would get through them
This world will be a much sadder place without you and my heart is broken. A rebel without a cause... both you and Uncle Steve. Damn Jason why did you have to leave us? Will always miss you sweetie you were amazing!

Love,
Mom too

Photos from Julianne

Steve and Jason Convo

Steve:
"I was telling a drunken story about you and told everyone I loved you, then I told my friend I'd rather marry you than him and he almost cried."

Jason:
"Well S*$%!!!! Let's go to San Francisco and get hitched. I'll let you be the man for a few minutes."

From Gene Doane

I worked with Jason in Arizona for three years, and our crew is highly specialized in public safety communications and a tightly knit team which Jason was very much a part of.

We not only work together, we play together. I was on Jason’s bowling team, “The Bikini Bottoms” (Spongebob Squarepants was Jason’s favorite cartoon) and we’d had a very winning night the Monday before the terrible accident. We swept the three games, and won every one of them. Jason was both a great teammate and a very good friend.

I went to the Super Bowl party he threw last month and it was hilarious for a few reasons. We’d had an office “Fantasy Football” pool and Jason WON IT. Hands down won it, and Jason doesn’t follow football. He only made three trades over the whole season and won the pool hands down. Then, we didn’t even watch the Super Bowl, we were laughing too hard playing Super Mario Bros. Wii four-player with him and his wife Bailey and they’re actually GOOD at it. But then Jason was the kind of guy who put his mind to something and he’d always be good at it.

The portrait attached is a plaque one of Jason’s coworkers crafted, the artists name is Albert Daigre and the signatures and messages are all from people here who worked with Jason and loved Jason. Having had Jason on my team, both at work and at play was a pleasure. His confidence, his ability, and his imaginative craftsmanship were a fantastic addition to our team, and now a horrible loss as well.

Jason’s quirky humor, quick wit, imagination and easy smile will be sorely missed. He was the kind of guy who made friends everywhere he went.

Photos from Heather Gordon

From Dane Hirst

I met Jason Brown in 7^th grade. I can still remember wanting to be friends with him because he was so much “cooler” than me but was still genuinely nice to me every time he saw me. I was very shy in junior high school and didn’t have many friends, but Jason went out of his way to say hi to me every time he saw me. Jason was always like that. He had a way of making people feel special and important. He was one of the few people that I have ever known that was a truly good listener. Most people love to talk about themselves, but Jason loved to talk about you. He probably knew more people’s closest secrets than anybody I know because everybody knew that they could tell him anything and know that he would listen caringly and they could trust him.

Jason and I became close friends near the end of high school. Jason, Joe Hall, and I spent most of our time with each other. Those were some of the best times of my life. Jason always made sure that we had something fun to do whether it was going “rolling” at Rock Canyon Park (he perfected a technique for somersaulting down steep grass hills), going hot-tubbing at Parkway Crossing in Betty Boop thongs, or cruising around town on my scooter in nothing but girls board shorts, trucker hats, and smiles. Some of my very favorite memories are with Jason and Joe.

I will forever owe Jason Brown for introducing me to my wife. He had no intention of us getting married, he just thought I needed to “get sum” but I fell for her eventually anyway.

I lost touch with Jason over the last few years which makes me very sad. I wish that I had been able to share in the happy moments of his life and share mine with him, but I will carry all the wonderful memories I have with me for the rest of my life. My heart goes out to his wonderful wife Bailey and the rest of his family. Jason Brown will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

More pics from Steve

From Cristina Atwood

There are so many memories that I would like to share when it came to me and Jason. But the ones that stick out the most are the ones I'll always keep in my heart. Jason was always careing when it came to me being upset about my ex-boyfriend that always treated me like crap. Jason was always there to make me feel better and to tell me that I deserve better than that. He always new how to make me smile and feel like everything would be okay. But little me just kept going back. Jason started to back away from me after a while, b/c he just didn't want to see me hurt anymore. I wish I would have just listened to him. I know things would have been different if I would have. We both did. Even when we started talking again we would talk about how things would have been. And we both wished we could change it. But everything happens for a reason. Even now, GOD has a plan for him. Something bigger than all of this. I may not have as big as a past as everyone else does with him, but what we did have meant a lot. Sometimes life is just not fair in taking someone like Jason, who's is the kindest person I know. It just shows how life can be so unfair. My heart goes out to his wife and family, but I know that he is up there with God watching down on all of us, helping us get through this hard time. We all love you Jason, and you will be missed .

RIP Sweetie, We will see you again.

Cristina

From Lindsay Gunn

Words can’t describe how privileged I am to have known Jason; I owe a lot to him. I hired Jason to help work a small Wilson’s Leather store for the holiday season. I remember thinking “this kid’s trouble” but there was something about his confidence that made me take a chance on him. During work he would drill me with question after question just so he could get to know me. I remember telling him my favorite bands and as soon as I said Tool he stopped me and said “ok, we can be friends now.” We became fast friends and I spent most of my nights staying over at his place watching Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Team America, and lounging in Sponge Bob chairs. Jason broke me out of my newly returned missionary shell, probably because it was always his goal to see what he could get me to do. The point being, he helped me become the person I am today. Jason also introduced me to the love of my life, Dane. I wish I could have told him how grateful I was for this… even if it was just because he thought Dane needed to get laid. Jason, you will be missed, thank you for touching my life and so many others. Safe journey friend.

Tribute from Davide Reid

I went to school with Jason since kindergarten. Jason and I were buds on that first day, since we both laughed about how Mrs. Craven wore way too much old lady perfume. We were pretty tight all through elementary. When Jr. high came, we started hanging with different crowds. Going different directions. But it didn't matter. We'd still find some way to laugh about something at some point. Even in high school we'd get together and laugh about the girls we had made out with which we later wished we hadn't made out with. The thing about Jason that was amazing was that he always stood up for his friends. He stood up for me more than a few times. His outburst of a laugh could get everyone else going. He truly did care about others.

Jason, the world is now less cool without you.
Rest in Peace
Davide

"The Good Old Days" from Laci Mouritsen

Feels like forever ago is what we now call "the good old days." Our biggest concerns were what boys liked us and if we had the newest Dr. Martens or Lucky Jeans. We were still learning how to copy a CD to give to a friend and it would take at least a half hour on our newly purchased, totally awesome computers.

I miss the days when our cares were small and our futures were far away. Death was not something we considered other than in the "old" people. We were still young. The phrase/song, "I Wish That I Knew What I Know Now!" tells us of the time we can never get back and the way we wish we knew of the things our grown up lives have put in front of us.

Maybe on 8th grade yearbook day I would have taken more pictures of all the friends together. Maybe I wouldn't have covered my face in so many of my pictures. Who knows, maybe I would have turned my head and kissed Jason back! (Right there in Mr. Tuft's room!)

Life is beautiful and too short.

Thanks Jason for always being such a true friend to EVERYONE!

Jason was the most kind hearted person I knew. He befriended you no matter what anyone else thought.

RIP, Buddy!

Laci Mouritsen

Racked

So this is the family dinner before the wedding. Growing up we would smack each other in the boys, lol. Once Jeff got Scott Stone, Jeff got layed out lol. Anyway, it started here so everyone is on their guard... good times.

The Cake Topper

At Jason and Bailey's wedding. Same pose as the cake topper

Jason Fishin/Campin

This is Jason fishing at Knoll Lake in AZ. His fish was so cute.. lol

Jason, Dan, and I in top hats at my wedding

This is my brother Dan, Jason, and me in top hats and tail coats. Jason and Dan were my best men.

Jason's Pressure Point Tattoo

Jason had one of each of these on the inside of his thighs. While in massage therapy he discovered that applying pressure there stopped his muscle spasms. So he got these eyes, from the Tool Lateralis album tattooed so everyone would know where to press.

Great photo of Jason at work

Jason fabricating things at work.. He was one heck of a handy man. We spent one weekend welding together a huge couch stand for stadium seating. It was epic.

Just found this.. Jason Prankin at work...

Steve just woke up

Jason:
"Steve! Wake up nagger. Leys get some drinks!"

Steve:
"Hold on, I just woke up from being drunk."

Jason:
"So, I just woke up from wanting to be drunk!"

Shut Up Jason!

I've known Jason for as long as I've known my hubby Joe, which is about 6 years. He's always been a great friend to me! But of course, for whatever reason, cuz I'm a girl, or it's just the way he is, he loved to give me a hard time. He always played around making fun of me, or would get in arguments/debates with me just to see me get all riled up. And I would always finish the argument with "SHUT UP JASON!" and he would laugh and laugh at me, which of course just only made me more mad. I know at one point for my contact info in his phone, my name was Shut Up Jason. And to this day his name in the contact info on my phone is Shut Up Jason. It never got old for him, over 6 years, he'd argue just to argue, and he'd say "You know what you have to say to get me to shut up..." "Oh ya, SHUT UP JASON!" *he busts up laughing!*

--Larisa

From Cristina

Jason was the sweetest, most caring man that I have ever met. He also was my inspiration for becoming a Massage Therapist. He was the reason that I even started thinking about massage. It's so shocking to hear that he has left us and that I will never see him again. My heart goes out to his family and also to his wife. May he rest in peace and watch over her as she goes on in life. Jason will be missed dearly. He always had a special place in my heart as I did his. It's times like these when you wish you would of taken the chance to see him again.

--Cristina

Facebook post by Ari

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Jason Brown he was such an amazing guy, he never judge or spoke mean to anyone and was always there for you no matter what. I'm truly sorry and my heart breaks for his wife but she will see him again and he will never be far from her side. RIP Jason Brown

Facebook post by R.J.

Angels East, and Angles West, North and South just do your best. Guide our good friend home, as he begins his new quest. Aside the God the Father, at his majestic throne. His spirit is with us, we are never alone.

Facebook post by Jason Martinez

All I can say is that I am very proud to have know this Wonderful man. I remember when I first met Jason--he was a Senior in High School at Mountain View. I remember when he got that Yellow or tan van and worked on it in the Autoshop there.
He was one of the hardest workers I have known. Thank you Jason for the laughs and memories--and thank you Joey (my nephew and one of Jason's best friends) for introducing me to this awesome dude. We all love you Jason.

Facebook story between Brianne and Joe

Brianne:

I use to feed Jason make food for him when we lived together and then when we went shopping he would always try and tell me that cheap sausage stuff he always used in everything was the best and that I should put it in stuff.. I refused..

Joe:
Haha, he once boiled a banana too.. the sausage your talkin about is chirizo... he loved that stuff..

Brianne:
Yep that's the stuff. He was ALWAYS trying to get me to use it or feed me something that had it in it...

Joe:
haha

Facebook post from RJ

Angels East, and Angles West, North and South just do your best. Guide our good friend home, as he begins his new quest. Aside God the Father, at his majestic throne. His spirit is with us, we are never alone.

Facebook post from Kody

In memory of Jason Brown: RIP.... You were such a awesome talented kid, had many ways of making people laugh and have a good time. I enjoyed the time we knew eachother. Peace be with you bro...

Facebook post from Mike

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Jason's family and friends. 25 years old is too young to be called home... God Bless him- may he rest in peace.

Facebook post from Dan

Rest In Peace to the best friend, brother, husband, and son. Taken from us by a negligent driver in the prime of his life. You will truly be missed.

Facebook post from Samantha

The world may have tilted when the earthquake hit, but it is also darker today with the loss of your light, our dear friend who was like a son to me. I love you Jason Brown and will carry you with me always. Joey's mum xoxo

The Big Bad Cool Aid Stick

Back in the day, we used to smack each other so hard with this, it would leave a smiley face welt! Jason once got Jimmy so good he bled! Good times.

Photos from Jimmy's wedding shared by Jimmy

Fun Times! Another Bachelor Party video shared by Steve

In case this video confuses you, this is called "elbow fighting". Founded/invented by Jason, this was his favorite game to play.

Facebook post from Brendon

I love this song, it has always touched me. I dedicate it to Jason Brown and his family. Moroni 7:41 And what is it that ye shall hope for? Behold I say unto you that ye shall have hope through the atonement of Christ and the power of his resurrection, to be raised unto life eternal, and this because of your faith in him according to the promise.

Blog entry from Julianne

Click here to view the post on Chris & Julianne's blog.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Remembering Jason Brown, 9/28/1984 to 3/2/2010

Jason Brown was hit and killed by a van on his way to work today. I met Jason my senior year at Mountain View High School in Orem. He became my best friend. He was there for me through good times and bad, he stood up for me when hard things happened. He could always make me smile or laugh and made me happy whenever I was around him. He was one of the best people I've ever known. He was was truly an amazing guy and he will always have a special place in my heart.

I love you Jason, I miss you, I know you're in a better place. You will never be forgotten.

Fun Times! Bachelor Party video shared by Steve

Love taps for Jason's brother Mike.

Photos shared by Steve

Photos shared by Jimmy

Wedding Videos

These are a couple videos we have from Jason and Bailey's wedding. Jason saved up and had Kalai perform in person during the reception as a surprise to Bailey. She was very surprised and excited! You can see in these videos the love they have for each other, it's touching to watch.



First Dance



Ceremony (unfortunately, you can't hear this very well)

Our Friend, Brother, Son, and Husband

Jason Brown was tragically killed in a motor accident on the morning of March 2nd, 2010. He was 25 years old; too young to leave us. He and his beautiful new wife lived in a nice home they bought in Arizona. Our thoughts and prayers go out to comfort his family.


Click here to view the news post about the accident.


Please use this blog to share the memories you have with Jason. Pictures, photos, stories, or maybe even something you wish you had a chance to say to him. Until we meet again my friend.


Email joehall563@yahoo.com to send us info to post.