One Obit, Not too Legit

My coworker came in to me today with an obituary of his cousin. He said that he wanted me to read it, so I took it. Just as I was about to start reading he said, "by the way, just so you know. I knew this person all my life and I don't think that there is one thing that is true in this." That knowledge made the reading all the more enjoyable. (I changed the names out of respect for the family)

BIFF BROWN

Beloved husband, BIFF, 52 joined his ancestors on Friday, January 22, 2010, In West Point, Utah.

He was born November 9, 1957, to Elva Jones and Ellis Brown in Ahston, Idaho.

He married his eternal love, Betty Johnson, on October 3, 1998, in Dillon, Montana, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. He was a lifelong Marine, starting his training at age 4 with his grandfather, a holder of the Blue Lady, and enlisting on November 10, 1975. Marines knew him as The Bear. While on convalescent leave following a severe injury in Desert Storm, he went to college, earning a BA, three Master’s degrees, and three Ph.D.s. When he learned that he was part Crow Indian, he embraced his people and their culture, being named Medicine Man of the tribe. They called him Big Medicine Wolf. BIFF was a Seventy in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, bringing many into the church by his example and strength of testimony.

He loved music, especially rock, playing and singing in bands since his youth. He was a world-class historian who could make any story come to life. His gifts and passions were many, his love unending, his intellect a marvel.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, his son, Biff jr., others who took his last name to honor him as their father, and at least four grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, his most trusted friend, Jamal, and too many fine Marines.