Betty Brown Obituary

Betty Jane Caldwell Brown

1933 – 2025

- Betty Jane Caldwell Brown passed away from natural causes on July 1, 2025, in Murray, Utah. She was born on December 7, 1933, in Leamington, Utah to Ivan Verne Caldwell and Eva Anderson Caldwell. Betty graduated from Murray High School and attended Stevens-Henagar College where she met Clifford John Brown. Their first date was to the "Gold and Green Ball". They were married on November 16, 1953, in the Salt Lake Temple. Betty loved Murray and was a life-long resident. She served as an officer of the Murray City Fireman's auxiliary. Betty worked various jobs, but her biggest accomplishment was that of being a mother and homemaker. She was a lifelong active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many different callings in every organization. Betty loved to crochet and made many gifts for her neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed writing poetry. Betty loved to play the steel guitar and the ukelele. She was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed canning. Betty was also a great cook. She was loved by all who knew her and made friends wherever she went.

Betty is survived by Janeene (Ray) Timothy, Joanne (Rick) Beckstead, Reed (Julie) Brown, David (Joye) Brown, Jeanette (Dan) Larson, 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, brothers Art and Jeff, and Sister Cherie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cliff Brown, and grandsons, Kelly and Kerry Timothy.

The family is very grateful for the loving care Betty received from Hali and Liz with Renew Home Health and Hospice. And for all the staff at the Abbington Assisted Living Center that made Betty feel comfortable and at home during her entire time there.

Funeral services will be held Friday July 11, 2025, at 11:00 am at the Murray Parkway Stake Center (619 West 5750 South, Murray, Utah). Viewings will be held Thursday July 10, 2025, from 6 - 8 pm at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State St., and 10:00 am to 10:45 am on Friday at the church prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com.