Tyson Thomas Brown

Tyson Thomas Brown, loving son of Karin and David Vance, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Kingman. He was born March 18, 1986, in Flagstaff.

He graduated from Kingman High School in 2004 and the University of Arizona in 2008. He trained at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale.

He is survived by his siblings, Megan Brown, and Hannah, Sam and Jacob (Sara) Vance. He is also survived by his grandparents; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends; and partner Beau Mills. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter James Brown.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Western Arizona Humane Society.

Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 16, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 900 Gates Ave., Kingman, AZ.