Barry (Butch) L. Brown

Barry (Butch) L. Brown, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 7, 2023, in Libby, Montana - after a long illness and a broken heart.

He was born May 25, 1948, in Malta, Montana to Bert and Corrine Brown.

Butch moved to Libby, Montana in 1965. He was employed by the St. Regis lumber company, where he worked the Green Chain, Plywood Plant and then as a millwright. He served as the Union President until the mill closed.

He then went back to school and received a degree in Health Services, graduating ahead of his daughter Kayrie, who also received a degree on the same day.

Shortly after moving to Libby, he was introduced to the love of his life, Doris (Dorie) and it would turn out to be the relationship dreams are made of!

Butch instantly became the dad of three boys and one girl. He never considered or treated these children as anything less than his very own!

Butch and Doris had two additional girls making the flock three boys and three girls. Butch saw value everywhere in life, from raising his children, enjoying his love of fancy pigeons, collecting glass insulators and Coca-Cola historical memorabilia.

Butch involved himself in teaching, coaching and mentoring his children in the value of hard work, good work ethics and providing for one’s family.

Butch loved playing practical jokes on all those who may fall prey: everything from pickled deer antlers to puppy chow covered in gravy on one’s plate. Spending quality time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and an assorted number of grand-pets were the highlights of his days and made him smile and laugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Corrine Brown, the love of his life, his lovely wife Doris Brown, brother Ward Brown and sister’s Jean Barrett and Jo Griffith.

Butch is survived by son Tim Taylor, daughter Penny Meyer, son Robert Taylor, son Ray Taylor, daughter Kayrie Baskins and daughter Kimberly Brown; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and by siblings and many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place.

A celebration service will be held at noon Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 721 Flower Creek Road, Libby, Montana. Pot luck style gathering, meat will be provided.