Dec. 21, 1943 ~ Feb. 10, 2022
David Brown was awarded his eternal membership to Our Heavenly Father’s Golf and Country Club on Feb. 10, 2022. He joins his wife (Sally) who preceded him by five years. Prior to receiving this invitation, Dave spent the majority of his retired years on Meeker’s nine-hole course and shared his joy of the game with his three children and grandchildren. He was also a frequent customer at the bowling alley with Sally and enjoyed teaching his boys (Troy and Darren) everything he knew about hunting and fishing… their daughter (Tina), not so much.
Born in Fresno California, Dave served in the U.S. Army in the early 1960s then met his future bride. The two initially settled in Utah to start their family then moved to Meeker in 1977. They grew their Colorado roots while Dave worked for Grace LLP Colowyo Mine, which later became Kennecott Energy and subsequently Rio Tinto Energy, for 42 years. The three children are alumni of Meeker High School.
Dave is survived by his children Troy (Lina Remezaite) of Vienne, France; Darren (Danna) of Meeker; Tina Mott (Dave) of Vacaville, California; his eight grandchildren (Mason, Taura, Evelina, Laura, Colton, Jordan, Brewster and Brady) and one great-grandson (Deakon); his sister Susan Swaap of Cedar City, Utah; brothers Joseph and Tyler of Grand Junction, Colorado; and John Brown of American Fork, Utah.
Troy, Darren and Tina invite those who knew Dave to a graveside ceremony on Feb. 17, 2022, at 12 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Meeker. A reception will follow at the County Extension Building. Rumor has it, all of his golf shots will be long and straight from now on.
