James Cyril Brown

Dr. James Cyril Brown passed away Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2011 in Pleasant Grove, UT of natural causes. He was 90 years old. Dr. Brown was born in Binghampton, AZ and grew up in Mesa, AZ. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army. He married Marjorie Yvonne Jones in 1947 and moved to El Monte, CA in 1948. They moved to Hacienda Heights in 1962, where Dr. Brown resided for almost 50 years. Marjorie passed away in 1987. In 1988 he married Elaine Phelps who passed away in 2004. He then married Norma Dawson in 2005.Dr. Brown is survived by his wife, Norma, and five of his six children: Johanna Goodman, Dr. James Brown Jr., Judy Wooten, Charles Brown and Dr. David Brown. Suzanne Gardiner preceded her father in death. Dr. Brown also leaves behind 39 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.Dr. Brown practiced as a physician for many years in El Monte, CA. He was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, serving as a Stake President, Patriarch, and up until his death, as a Sealer in the Los Angeles Temple. Dr. Brown was known for his wit and charm, his abiding love for our Savior, and was fiercely proud of his family. He anticipated a joyous reunion with his beloved wife, Marjorie.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011 at the Hacienda Heights Stake Center, located at 16750 Colima Rd, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745. Visitation will be from 8:30-9:30 at the church. Interment will follow at Rose Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Perpetual Education Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.