Dolores Hardman Brown

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Dolores Hardman Brown, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2017. She was 87 years old.

She was born on October 10, 1929, to Thomas Melvin Hardman and Beatrice Roka Van Houten, in Salt Lake City. After graduating from South High, she married the love of her life, Melvin Jay Brown, on September 14, 1949 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for sixty-five years and are now joyfully reunited.

Grandma Dolores had many passions in life, but her greatest passion was her family. Her many nieces and nephews lovingly referred to her as "Aunt Dode." No holiday or birthday went by without a family party, always hosted by grandma. She dearly loved her three children, seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. As recently as two years ago, Grandma Dolores celebrated the 24th of July by participating in the Brown family's annual water fight, allowing her grandkids to soak her with water balloons! She would do anything to see her grandkids smile, and her home was always a joyful place. It was with such energy, love, and wisdom, that grandma lived her life.

Dolores was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Over the years, she served as her ward's Relief Society President, Primary President, and Young Women's President …. not to mention her various callings as counselor, secretary, and teacher. Above all, Dolores was a great teacher because she taught by example. She taught her children the importance of service when she took meals to neighbors and friends in need – literally hundreds of meals over the years. She taught her children the meaning of selflessness, by spending countless summer days boating at Pineview Reservoir with her family, despite her fear and aversion of the water. She taught everyone she knew the value of kindness by including the friends of her children and grandchildren in every family activity. She taught her friends and neighbors that small acts of charity can have a powerful impact in the lives of others. What an exemplary teacher and role-model. It's hard to imagine a life lived with more genuine selflessness, integrity, and grace. She lived a gospel-centered life and endured to the end.

Dolores is survived by her children, Sherrie Robertson, Dr. Linda Brown, and Jay (Wendy) Brown; her grandchildren, Jayme (Mark) Richardson, Bryan Robertson, Curtis Brown, Davis Rasmussen, Hayden Brown, Tanner Trudel, and Madison Trudel; and her great-granddaughter, Ava Richardson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Melvin; her sister, Phyllis; her brother, Mel; and her grandson, Hunter Trudel.

The family wishes to extend a sincere thanks to Michelle and the nurses and caregivers at Canyon Hospice for their devoted care in mom's final days.

Graveside service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 12:00 noon at Mountain View Memorial Estates, 3115 East 7800 South.  Friends and family can visit on Friday from 10:00am to 11:30am at Holbrook Mortuary, 3251 South 2300 East, prior to the graveside service.