Stacey Bown

Stacey Lynn Bown passed away Oct 3rd, 2015, from a tragic accident, where she and her spouse were hit, on their bicycles, by a car in Orem, UT. Stacey was born June 5, 1964, in Salt Lake City, to loving parents Kenyon C. Benson and Janett G. Benson (York). She was raised in Orem, UT, where she was commonly found with friends enjoying the outdoors, and caring for animals. She was successful as a gymnast and cheerleader at Orem High School, where she eventually graduated in 1982. Stacey was beautiful inside and out, and won the awards for Miss Orem, and later Miss Utah County. She used the scholarships she won, from the pageants, to fund her schooling at Utah Community College (UVU). Stacey worked as an X-ray Technician at Utah Valley Hospital for close to 31 years, where she shared her contagious smile with every person she met, and dearly loved her friends there. Stacey married the man of her dreams, Kevin Bown, August 16, 1984. She loved Kevin dearly, and the couple joyfully celebrated their love, on that date, every year until her passing. Stacey was blessed with four wonderful children; Mica, Taylor, Carson, and Mitchell. Her children were her pride and joy, and she let everyone know. Stacey lived a life of passion, and was known by all for her kind, fun-loving, and silly personality. Her love for family and friends, exemplified what charity really is. She worked hard in creating a life, and home, that left the door open to anyone and everyone, where she generously shared her love of singing and music. She loved people, and made sure they knew it through her words and caring spirit. Stacey is survived by her husband Kevin and her children Mica (AJ) Smith, Taylor (Emmanuel) Karlsson, Carson, and Mitchell; Her Father Kenyon (Marcia) Benson, St. George, Mother Janett Benson York, Orem; Two brothers KC (Laurie) Benson, Riverton, and Nate (Diane) Benson, Washington; And many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 24, 2015, at 10:00 am in the Hillcrest Stake Center, 1450 South 800 East in Orem. A visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 8 pm at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary, 495 South State St. in Orem and also a visitation will be held Saturday from 8:00-9:45 am at the Stake Center. Interment will be in the Eastlawn Memorial Hills Cemetery in Provo. A gofundme account has been set up on Facebook for those who would like to donate to the Bown Family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.SundbergOlpinMortuary.com.

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