Glen DeWayne Drown Obituary (1925 - 2016)

Glen DeWayne Drown passed away peacefully September 1, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. Born December 2, 1925 to Glen and Jessie Hobbs Drown. Raised in Magna, UT graduating from Cyprus High School in 1943. Attended Utah State University. As part of America's Greatest Generation, Glen proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII traveling throughout the world on a naval supply ship. While on leave, he married his high school sweetheart, Marie Jones in the Logan LDS Temple. They recently celebrated their 71st anniversary. Glen worked for Kennecott Copper Corp. for 41 years retiring from the accounting department in 1984. He had an unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ and cherished his membership in the LDS Church serving in many capacities including bishopric and stake councils. The role in life he held most dear was that of loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Glen and Marie raised their family in Hunter, and recently resided in South Jordan. Glen is survived by wife Marie, children Roger (Carolyn), Susan (Bill) Hansen, Randy (Carrie), Kris (Steve) Nickel, 14 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, sister Dorothy Davis and brother David. Preceded in death by infant son Glen, his sister Elizabeth and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Jenkins-Soffe South Valley Mortuary, 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) South Jordan, UT. Friends and family may visit Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and one hour prior to the service Wednesday. Interment will be at Midvale City Cemetery. Our family would like to express our deep gratitude to Mary Fratto, RN and the staff of Peak Home Health Care. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com Funeral Services for Glen will be broadcast live. To watch the service, scroll down to the "Video" section of this obituary. Broadcast will begin at 10:30 AM MST. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT 84095