Larry Keith Brown

Larry Keith Brown was a fun and humorous father and brother who always enjoyed a good laugh. If he didn't have a joke ready, he often carried one written on a notepad in his pocket, just in case the moment called for it.

Larry grew up on a dairy farm in Charlo, Montana, alongside many brothers and sisters with whom he shared a close bond. Life on the farm brought both responsibility and adventure. He once nearly burned down the barn and even lost the tip of his finger in an accident involving an axe and his brother Evan. Despite these mishaps, his childhood was rich with meaningful experiences. He attended church with his family as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he developed a strong testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was active in Future Farmers of America and maintained lifelong friendships with many of his schoolmates.

At the age of 19, Larry eloped with Mary Frances Maughan on March 11, 1955, in Cour d'Alene, Idaho. They began their life together in Idaho and later Montana before eventually settling in Seattle, Washington. Larry learned the trade of sheet metal work and, in 1966, began a long career at Boeing, where he worked for many years before retiring. Larry and Mary raised their family in a home near Sea-Tac Airport and were blessed with seven children. He loved his children deeply and often expressed gratitude for the good lives they led. He was a father who valued faith and desired to pass on his beliefs and values to his children. After 26 years of marriage, Larry and Mary divorced, a deeply difficult time in his life. In 1984, he married Pamela AnnCollins, who brought with her a large family. Together, they welcomed a son, Stephen Collins Brown, and built a life centered on faith, service, and family. Larry and Pam shared a long and devoted companionship and were known for their warmth and generosity within their church and community.

Over the years, they lived in Kent and Roy, Washington; later moved to New York near Palmyra to be close to KelliSue's family and serve in the temple; and eventually returned to the West Coast, settling in Lyons, Oregon.

In January 2018, they moved to Buckley, Washington, following Pam's diagnosis with colon cancer so they could be closer to family. Pam passed away in 2019 after 35 years of marriage. Larry was affectionately known as the "Apple Cider King." He loved pressing apples and gathering others to share in the experience, creating lasting memories with family and friends. He will be remembered for his love, faith, strong work ethic, encouragement, and sense of humor: perhaps not for his pancakes, which often included a little bit of everything like leftovers. He is survived by a large and loving family who will miss him dearly, including three sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his seven children from his marriage to Mary Frances Maughan: Carol Olson (Lars), Les Brown (Lauric), Carrie Fort (Bob, deceased), Cathy Larsen (Chad), Dean Brown (Terresa), Cindy Ashby (Adam), and June Ulrich (Dan). Together, this family includes 25 grandchildren and 3o great-grandchildren.

He is also survived by his son with Pam Collins, Stephen Brown (Lindsey), and three grandchildren.

Through his marriage to Pam, Larry was also a respected father and father-figure to her children: KelliSue Montague-Kolz (Marty), Michael Bacon, Gary Bacon, Joseph Brown, Cara Ann Brown, Scott Brown, Nathanael Brown (Laura), Roger Brown, Elizabeth Conrad (Troy), and Robert Brown (Amber). Together, this side of the family includes 19 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Lawrence Bacon, Luann Bacon, Debra Brito, and Davinna Mooney.

Larry passed away on March 28, 2026, at Merrill Gardens in Auburn, Washington, where he was cared for by a compassionate staff. He was frequently visited by his children and remained closely connected with loved ones through regular phone calls and conversations.