Sheryl’s Obituary Downey… Sheryl Spence Brown, wonderful wife of Wesley Brent Brown and dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 9, 2020. She was born to Clifford Squires Spence and Phyllis Allred Spence on May 27th in the wintry spring of 1948. She was the 4th child of a family of 5 children arriving just a few minutes before her younger but identical twin sister. She was born in Logan, Utah and spent the first 20 years of her life in Wellsville. Many years later she still loved the Great Cache Valley and often said she wanted to return. She met Brent in March 1967 while attending a church dance activity that he and she neither planned to attend until the very last moment. They married in the Logan LDS Temple a year later on 15 March, 1968. They had a wonderful ‘run’ for the last 52 years. Sheryl became an Air Force military wife a year later. That experience lead them to Colorado and California together and, during those years, she learned to sacrifice of military wives as Brent completed an isolated tour of duty in Korea and a temporary duty tour in Vietnam. The couple moved to Idaho in 1975 when Brent started his teaching career. They moved to Downey, Idaho in 1978, with the intent of staying the rest of their lives. That commitment is, for Sheryl, now complete. She loved the town, the many life long friends she made, and the opportunities she had to serve them. She mothered four children to adulthood during that time. She is survived by her husband Brent, her four children: Sharlynne (Chris) Russo (grandchildren: Casidi Chrysler, Kayden Chrysler, Ethan Russo, Brenden Russo); Shayne Wesley (Kimberly) Brown (grandchildren: Allyson, Dylan, Bridger, Marshall, Madison); Taunya Kaye Brown (granddaughters: Ashley Boes, Kristen Boes); and Michael Brent Brown. She is additionally survived by her brother Stanley (Kathy) Spence, sister Dixie (Paul) Francis, sister-in-law Joy Brown and brother and sister-in-law William L. (Dianne) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dennis, and her sister Keryl. We take comfort in knowing that they are all having a joyous reunion now and that she is home safe with no more fear or pain. ‘Til we meet again’ at His feet. We love and miss you so much Sweetheart and Mom. Please watch over us until that wonderful family reunion that will be ours together to enjoy. God saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your tender hands at rest. God took you home to prove to us he only takes the best. -Author unknown We express our deepest thanks and appreciation to all the wonderful people of Downey for their love and friendship over the years, especially the last month. It hasn’t gone unnoticed. A private family service will be held at the Horsley Marsh Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 15 with a Graveside service following in the Downey City Cemetery.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sheryl Spence Brown May 27 1948 April 9 2020.
A little more info about Sheryl: Before Sheryl died, she had gone to Boise, Idaho to visit her daughter. While there, she had fallen down some stairs, which resulted in a hospital stay. This fall may have had something to do with her death, but it’s uncertain, as she was feeling well when she arrived back home to Downey, Idaho. She had also dealt with a brain aneurism for many years. She died at age 71. Due to the “Social Distancing” situation with the COVID19 Pandemic, only a small immediate-family-gathering was allowed at her funeral. Her twin sister, Keryl, passed away as the result of an automobile accident between Wellsville and Logan on Oct. 22, 1975. I’m sure they’re having a wonderful reunion now after almost 45 years of being apart. Sheryl was my cousin, and we grew up together in Wellsville.
Thank you Kathy, for sharing your sentiments. I wish I had known Sheryl better. I urge all of our classmates to peruse the "In Memory" postings occasionally and share your thoughts, pictures, and special memories of our Classmates.
Sorry to hear about Sheryl. Keryl and Sheryl were just nice people to know and always seemed to be content with life. i remember reading about Keryls accident. Now they have lots to catch up on.
Crazy time we are going through. I told my Grsndchildren that i had to wait 72 yesrs to experience this and they are all under 25.
Sounds like alll of you are healthy and safe. No golfing in Cache Valley this morning, but if anyone wants a snow ball fight i have a little on the lawn.
Kathy Spence (Anderson)
Sheryl Spence Brown May 27 1948 April 9 2020
Posted on April 11, 2020 by dany
May 27 1948 April 9 2020
Sheryl’s Obituary Downey… Sheryl Spence Brown, wonderful wife of Wesley Brent Brown and dedicated and loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of April 9, 2020. She was born to Clifford Squires Spence and Phyllis Allred Spence on May 27th in the wintry spring of 1948. She was the 4th child of a family of 5 children arriving just a few minutes before her younger but identical twin sister. She was born in Logan, Utah and spent the first 20 years of her life in Wellsville. Many years later she still loved the Great Cache Valley and often said she wanted to return. She met Brent in March 1967 while attending a church dance activity that he and she neither planned to attend until the very last moment. They married in the Logan LDS Temple a year later on 15 March, 1968. They had a wonderful ‘run’ for the last 52 years. Sheryl became an Air Force military wife a year later. That experience lead them to Colorado and California together and, during those years, she learned to sacrifice of military wives as Brent completed an isolated tour of duty in Korea and a temporary duty tour in Vietnam. The couple moved to Idaho in 1975 when Brent started his teaching career. They moved to Downey, Idaho in 1978, with the intent of staying the rest of their lives. That commitment is, for Sheryl, now complete. She loved the town, the many life long friends she made, and the opportunities she had to serve them. She mothered four children to adulthood during that time. She is survived by her husband Brent, her four children: Sharlynne (Chris) Russo (grandchildren: Casidi Chrysler, Kayden Chrysler, Ethan Russo, Brenden Russo); Shayne Wesley (Kimberly) Brown (grandchildren: Allyson, Dylan, Bridger, Marshall, Madison); Taunya Kaye Brown (granddaughters: Ashley Boes, Kristen Boes); and Michael Brent Brown. She is additionally survived by her brother Stanley (Kathy) Spence, sister Dixie (Paul) Francis, sister-in-law Joy Brown and brother and sister-in-law William L. (Dianne) Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dennis, and her sister Keryl. We take comfort in knowing that they are all having a joyous reunion now and that she is home safe with no more fear or pain. ‘Til we meet again’ at His feet. We love and miss you so much Sweetheart and Mom. Please watch over us until that wonderful family reunion that will be ours together to enjoy. God saw you getting tired, a cure not meant to be. So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you fade away, Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, your tender hands at rest. God took you home to prove to us he only takes the best. -Author unknown We express our deepest thanks and appreciation to all the wonderful people of Downey for their love and friendship over the years, especially the last month. It hasn’t gone unnoticed. A private family service will be held at the Horsley Marsh Valley Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 15 with a Graveside service following in the Downey City Cemetery.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sheryl Spence Brown May 27 1948 April 9 2020.
Kathy Spence (Anderson)
A little more info about Sheryl: Before Sheryl died, she had gone to Boise, Idaho to visit her daughter. While there, she had fallen down some stairs, which resulted in a hospital stay. This fall may have had something to do with her death, but it’s uncertain, as she was feeling well when she arrived back home to Downey, Idaho. She had also dealt with a brain aneurism for many years. She died at age 71. Due to the “Social Distancing” situation with the COVID19 Pandemic, only a small immediate-family-gathering was allowed at her funeral. Her twin sister, Keryl, passed away as the result of an automobile accident between Wellsville and Logan on Oct. 22, 1975. I’m sure they’re having a wonderful reunion now after almost 45 years of being apart. Sheryl was my cousin, and we grew up together in Wellsville.
Frank Wood
Thank you Kathy, for sharing your sentiments. I wish I had known Sheryl better. I urge all of our classmates to peruse the "In Memory" postings occasionally and share your thoughts, pictures, and special memories of our Classmates.
Don Johnson
So Sorry to hear about Sheryl! Our prayers will be with her family!
Jon White
Sorry to hear about Sheryl. Keryl and Sheryl were just nice people to know and always seemed to be content with life. i remember reading about Keryls accident. Now they have lots to catch up on.
Crazy time we are going through. I told my Grsndchildren that i had to wait 72 yesrs to experience this and they are all under 25.
Sounds like alll of you are healthy and safe. No golfing in Cache Valley this morning, but if anyone wants a snow ball fight i have a little on the lawn.