We encourage you to share your good times. We know he lived life to the fullest without a governor on the throttle. He shared many great times with you and we would like to hear about them and share with others. Check back frequently as we add more fond memories.
June 22, 2019: One of Brownie's fondest and last memories of note was being able to give his daughter, Dana, away as a bride in the early Summer of 2019. The tears of joy in this picture stem from the surpsing song choice, "Delaney Talks to Statues" by Jimmy Buffett, from his favorite album.
He was electrified when she let him know she was engaged, and so many that loved Dana and Brownie were able
I remember my last contact with Brownie in 1987. He graciously gave up his day to accommodate my presence. It was non-stop enthusiasm all day. Because of early training in childhood, I was an accomplished table tennis player. I still have the image in my mind of Brownie playing as though his life depended on winning. His focused barbs and looks of intimidation whittled away my confidence until h
From Utah Teammate and longtime friend, Larry Reid
The first time that I met Don was 50 years ago in the fall of '69. He introduced himself as Brownie. I thought "who would allow himself to be called Brownie." Little did I know that I would soon be known as Caveman. You can fight a nickname or own it. He owned his and was proud of it.
A month later the first winter snow dropped an arsenal of snow. I
Nov 4, 1972: Arguably, the greatest comeback in the history of Utah football, and one of the biggest College Football has ever witnessed.
After three quarters, the Utes were losing to the Wildcats, 27-0. Fans made for the exits. Even after two quick TD passes that made the score 27-14 with 12 minutes left, reporters were leaving the press box to get to the locker rooms for the post-game reactions.
December 19th 2012: As with all things in his life, he took many risks, most of which that paid off, like going alone with a Queen - Nine combo!
If there was one thing Brownie loved more than sports, it might have been a good mid-west card game. Euchre... Cribbage... it made no difference. For the record the "TVG's" have the "belt" and we will need to find a 4th to stand in for our tenuous games o
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