John Bradley Brown's Obituary
On November 17, 2025, John Bradley Brown passed away at the SLC, Utah Veterans Hospital from a chronic illness. John was born on April 01, 1952, in American Fork, Utah the fourth child of Susanah Gout Brown, and Cyrus Edward Brown.
In his youth he loved going fishing with his father, ice skating on Utah Lake, sleigh riding pulled by our horse Bess, horseback riding, and hunting with his father and brothers . John and his brother Pete spent many enjoyable hours riding their horses in American Fork Canyon, enjoying the serene beauty of the Wasatch Range, on the Timpanogos Mtn, Aspen Grove, Timpooneke trail, and Cascade Springs areas. John's spent countless hours in American Fork Canyon with his dogs, friends, and brothers hiking and fishing at the Tibble Fork Reservoir.
John was a good student; he was an avid reader and very knowledgeable in many subjects. He was on the American Fork, (Caveman) Football team He played the clarinet in the band, and he and his friends were involved in many of the school activities. After High School graduation John joined the Marine Corps and was stationed at Camp Pendelton. Thereafter he continued throughout his life to show respect, love, and devotion for his beloved homeland. After serving John worked in the construction field.
John loved his Gun Dogs, German Shorthaired and Wirehaired Pointers. His beloved "Reb" was the beginning of his Bird Dog training and Hunting Adventures. John had a deep knowledge of Canine behavior, focusing on training his dogs to hunt.
John was a man of fashion and known for his impeccable sense of style wearing up scaled clothing, and many top brand Western fashionable boots.
He was preceded in death by his Father (Cyrus E. Brown), his mother (Susannah Gout Brown), his brothers (David Brown) and (Peter Brown). John is survived by his Sister (Susan Swapp-Enoch) and brothers (Joe Brown, Grand Junction, Co), and Tyler Brown (Palisade, Co), and many nephews and nieces.
We Love You John, “Untill We Meet Again”.
A Memorial Grave site service will be held at the American Fork Cemetery Saturday January 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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