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10/29/2026

Gonzalo Rosalio Grajeda

Our hearts are heavy to share the news of the passing of our father Gonzalo Rosalio Grajeda on October 25th 2026 at the age of 53.

Born February 22nd 1973 in Newport Beach, California to Ramona Vargas and Gonzalo Grajeda raised with his sister Ramona Grajeda. Later moving to Las Cruces, New Mexico before settling in Logan, Utah. Beginning his journey at Schreiber Foods in Logan, Utah at 19 years old. Where he just got the pleasure of retiring from at the age of 53 with 34 years of employment.

During his retirement he enjoyed visiting with his parents, spending time with his grandson, and pouring into his community. He was able to take many trips to New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, and California. Many of them being on his bike.

Even though you couldn’t tell by looking at him he loved Disneyland. He was raised going with his family and carried it on by taking his own family during adulthood. He loved the classic rides like Indiana Jones and Pirates of the Caribbean as well as thrill rides such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Incredicoaster.

He enjoyed working with his hands, always being on the move, and fellowship with anyone around him. He had such a love for books and story telling. Having the ability to always know the right story to tell to bring a smile to your face. He was truly a free spirit drawing inspiration from his favorite cowboys and pirates. He went above and beyond to bless and support those around him, always making sure everyone felt included.

He had a way of bringing people together from all walks of life over something good to eat. He set such an example to others of being a hard worker and dedicating yourself to loved ones. His legacy lives on through those he poured into, making sure we always read our books as well as prioritize a good meal. He loved taking photos and videos of any occasion, encouraging others to do so as well to capture precious memories. He would want all of us to prioritize our families, not let our fears hold us back, give to those around when we can, and have fun enjoying life to the fullest. Reminding us to take it easy and take it one day at a time.

His legacy lives on through his family. His parents Ramona and Gonzalo Grajeda. His sister Ramona Grajeda. His nephew Jeremy Grajeda. His daughters “his girls” Alyssa Wead and Jewelysa Armstrong. His Grandson “his baby” Malcolm Wead.

Services will be held Friday November 6th at New Life Fellowship 2045 N 800 E Logan Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am with the Funeral Service following at 11 am. Burial will take place after the funeral service at Logan Cemetery 1000 N 1200 E Logan Utah. Following the burial will be a Celebration of Life from 2pm to 4pm at New Life Fellowship 2045 N 800 E Logan Utah.

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10/28/2026

David Jay Eyre

David J. Eyre passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in his home in Torrey, Utah, from parathyroid cancer.

Born on January 24, 1961, in Logan, Utah, to Harmon and Julie Sears Eyre, David was an avid skier and outdoor adventurer who spent most of his life living along the Wasatch Front. He adored his children, Hannah and William, whom he shared with their mother Cathleen McNamara. He treasured every Bear Lake trip with William and found joy visiting Hannah in her adopted home of New York City. He was always deeply proud to be their father.

David was fortunate to find his life partner, Gena Edvalson. Together, they camped their way through Covid in an old Springbar tent and traveled the world making friends from Thailand to Mexico. They would take off to chase wildflowers only to find themselves hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. They both knew that love was the only true adventure.

His professional life started early in his family’s flower shops. He would pick up a broom to clean when needed but could also make anything from prom corsages to elaborate arrangements. His innovation began there when, as a young man, he taught seasoned florists new techniques at a floral convention. He also enjoyed a simultaneous stint as a McDonalds fry cook, never afraid of hard work.

As a scholar, he was a lifetime learner, obtaining his BS in chemistry (1985), MS in applied mathematics (1990), and PhD in mathematics (1992), all from the University of Utah. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota, he rejoined the Department of Mathematics at the University of Utah in 1995 as faculty. His brilliance as a mathematician was celebrated for his work on the Cahn-Hilliard equation (originally known as Eyre’s Theorem), a central equation governing how solid materials flow. As a fourth-order nonlinear parabolic partial differential equation, it is extremely difficult to solve. David pioneered a time-marching method that led to unconditionally stable solutions, a breakthrough that transformed an entire field. He spoke on this and other advanced topics at seminars worldwide.

In 2001, he transitioned to industry, becoming the Director of Biomathematics and Software Engineering for Idaho Technologies, Inc., which would later become BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. Much like his father, his work at Idaho Technologies and the evolution of the company had a fingerprint on world health. Their innovations drastically reduced time to treatment and lowered patient mortality with their PCR technology. David ultimately served as CIO. A truly epic career journey that took him from fry cook to professor to biotech executive. After a long period of corporate expansion, David retired from BioFire in 2020 and moved to Torrey, UT.

From the mountains to the water is where David found his passion and where he was able to think through the complex problems he solved at work. He was a raft guide, a sailor, and a camper (in his beloved VW Bus). Adventurous enough to ride his bike from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone National Park and back in the early 80’s. But he will always be remembered as an avid backcountry skier in the core Wasatch, and, later, on the Wasatch Plateau. David had his skiing buddies, lifelong friends who skied together from the early 80s until his last season, when he took his last turns.

His love of the outdoors brought him to Torrey, which offered a desert home whose scenery and people rival none. David quickly became an active member of the local science and technology expat community, a regular attendee of the seminar meetings of the Royal Society of Torrey. There were also weekly dinner parties and cocktails with friends, and a community that rallied together through his illness to make it possible to fulfill his wish to stay home until the end.

David is survived by his wife, Gena; his children, Hannah (Lux) and William; his mother, Julie; his brother, Richard (Delphine); and his nephews, Logan and Miles. He was preceded in death by his father, Harmon; his brother, Brian; and his sister, Suzanne. Beyond his family, he leaves a community of friends around the world, including Karl, his childhood friend and brother at heart; Robert, his “science brother,” with whom he shared a love of science and intellectual curiosity; and Scott, Gordon and Randy, his ski bros and partners in mountain adventures.

We all raise a glass of tequila (on the rocks with a squeeze of lime) to the man who enriched our lives in ways only this quintessential Utah man could have. All of us will always remember his laugh.

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10/28/2026

Marilyn Hugie Wayman

Marilyn Hugie Wayman, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, at the age of 96.

Marilyn was born on January 16, 1930, in Logan, Utah, to Merrill V. and Della Hansen. She was the second oldest of six children: Doris, Marilyn, Norma, Grace, Ellen, and Merv. Her childhood during the Great Depression left an indelible mark on her character and values. She would fondly recall sharing a single dress or a bicycle for a Christmas gift with her sisters—a memory that spoke to the resourcefulness and close bonds forged during those lean years. She went without the niceties in life in order to give to others – selflessness was one of her most beautiful attributes and a hallmark of her life.

In her youth, Marilyn met and married Rex Hugie, and together they built a life and family. She devoted herself entirely to raising their five sons, Jeff (Dawnita), Craig (Tanya), Bryon (Shelly), Brett (Julie) and Steven (Monica), creating a loving home filled with warmth, care and chaos. Her sons have long debated who held the special place as her favorite - testament to her extraordinary gift of making each of them feel uniquely cherished and loved. Not only did she raise her boys, she raised many of her children’s friends. It was not uncommon to have 3-4 “extras” around the dinner table, where she warmly welcomed them and took great interest in their lives. Many of those friends have remained close throughout the years. Throughout her life, she was blessed with wonderful friendships with people of all ages, marked by genuine love and kindness. To those friends who showed her such devotion, we are forever grateful.

With the exception of a brief period in Pocatello, Idaho, Marilyn's life was rooted in Logan, Utah, particularly in the College Ward community. She spent the majority of her 96 years across the road from where she was born. She was not one for grand adventures; rather, she found joy and comfort in the simple things. Home was her sanctuary, and most family vacations stayed within a 400-mile radius—a reflection of her contentment with life's quiet pleasures. She was happiest on cold, sunny days following fresh snowfall, often gazing out her window in quiet appreciation of winter's beauty.

After Rex's passing, Marilyn reconnected with Russell Wayman, a childhood acquaintance. They were married in Dallas, Texas, in 2000, and enjoyed 16 wonderful years together until his passing in 2016. Russell became a cherished part of our family, and their marriage brought additional joy to Marilyn's later years.

Marilyn's greatest passion was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She took immense pride in the lives they have built and the people they have become. Her only hobby was loving them—a pursuit at which she excelled.

Though Marilyn leaves us with profound sadness, we take comfort in knowing that she continues to be our greatest supporter and champion. We love you, Mom, and we wish you a joyful reunion with those you have loved and lost.

The family expresses sincere appreciation to the dedicated staff of Maple Springs and the care and love they showed to her. In addition, thanks for the many visits from lifelong friends – it meant the world to her, and it truly brightened her day.

There will be a brief visitation at Allen-Hall Mortuary at 34 East Center Street, Logan, Utah on Thursday, October 29 from 10:30-11:00 for family and friends. Honoring mom’s wishes, a private graveside service will follow for family at the Providence Cemetery.

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10/27/2026

Barbara Jeane Russell

Barbara Jeane Russell, 94, born March 16, 1931, passed away January 5, 2026 at Maple Springs Skilled Nursing in North Logan, Utah surround by her family.

Barbara was born in Tooele, Utah to R. Ernest and Donna Weyland. She was an only child and spent a lot of time with her cousin. Barbara enjoyed pulling pranks such as throwing a scarecrow out in the road on Halloween night at oncoming cars. She was also able to convince her cousin to do her math homework. In high school, Barbara was a real firecracker. She hiked up to the T in Tooele in her high heels. Later she went to light the T and fell and broke her ribs.

During her freshman year in high school, she met her future husband, Melvin Reed Russell. Their first date was going roller skating. They continued that tradition, going once or twice a week in Salt Lake City. They also enjoyed going to Lagoon frequently, even into their older years with their family. Barbara and Melvin also liked attending the many dances in Salt Lake City. Barbara played pitcher for her high school softball team.

Barbara and Melvin were married September 14, 1949, soon after she graduated from high school. She worked at Dugway Proving Ground on the military base for two years. They then moved to Logan so Melvin could go to school. They briefly lived apart to make ends meet with her eventually going back to her old job at the military base in order to get Melvin through school. During Melvin’s last year of school, while applying to medical school, he contracted polio. This challenge changed the course of their lives and Barbara often mentioned it as one of their most difficult trials. They moved home briefly and finally were able to return to Logan where Melvin was able to finish school. She loved living in Cache Valley.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Barbara loved serving others and had many callings in her church, including being the Relief Society President for nine years. Barbara was social and enjoyed visiting with family and friends. She enjoyed selling World Book as an area manager for 30 years.

Barbara and Melvin shared a wonderful marriage for over 62 years. They were blessed with the opportunity to travel to many beautiful countries, most often on cruises. In total, they enjoyed 32 cruise vacations together. Their love of travel also took them across the entire United States. Mostly, they just loved spending time together. Melvin often told his children how their mom was the most beautiful woman and wonderful wife. Barbara often told her children how their dad was a hard worker and amazing provider. She was grateful he had planned well so she was well taken care of her entire life. She missed him dearly after his passing.

She wanted her children to be educated and well-traveled. She taught her children to be hard workers and to trust in the Lord. Barbara had a strong belief in the power of the Priesthood and was often blessed by that power. She was a great example of having faith to her children. She was still a spitfire in her older years. She was an amazing listener and confidant. We will miss her advice and words of wisdom.

Being a grandma was the highlight of her life. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She treated them with such tender care and love. She was their biggest supporter and always encouraged them in their endeavors. Many of her great-grandchildren affectionately called her Gigi.

Barbara is survived by her children, Carol Lee Russell (Salt Lake City, UT); Craig (Patricia) Russell (Logan, UT); Marilyn (Rodney) Anderton (Pocatello, ID). She has 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren with another coming in April. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, R. Ernest and Donna Weyland; her husband, Melvin Russell; daughters, Cheryl Russell and Linda Zollinger; and great-granddaughter, McKinley Thompson.

The family wishes to extend a most heartful thank you to the following for their compassion in taking such excellent care of their beloved mother and grandmother: Dr. Salisbury, Maple Springs Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facility, Logan Regional Hospital and their staffs. They also wish to thank neighbors, friends and faithful ward members for their service.

A viewing for family and friends will be held January 10, 2026, from 11:00 am – 12:15 pm at Allen Mortuary of North Logan, 420 East 1800 North, North Logan, Utah. A short Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 pm at the same location. Interment will follow at the Logan City Cemetery.

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10/27/2026

Eric Herman Joffs

Eric H. Joffs peacefully completed a full and blessed life on Monday, October 19th, at his home in North Logan, Utah. Eric was born in 1936 in Park City, Utah, to Emma and Eric Joffs. His life’s perspective grew out of the tight-knit mining community in which he was raised, his parent’s Swede Finn heritage, his father’s heroic service in World War I, and the love he received as the family’s youngest child. His youth was filled with exploring, fishing, and hunting in the beautiful mountains of Northern Utah. He often recalled his daily chore of “having to get two armloads of kindling and a bucket of coal” for the kitchen stove and the “long, steep” walk along Main Street from his home up Empire Canyon to and from school. Throughout his life, Eric maintained a keen memory of every person and place that surrounded and cultivated him. He loved to read, listen, observe, learn, and share detailed stories of his experiences and knowledge, and we were all blessed to hear them until the day he died.

Eric used his tall athleticism to excel in basketball at Park City High School. He studied and played basketball at the University of Utah before enlisting in the Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, where he learned to appreciate a disciplined routine and attitude that “if something was worth doing, it was worth doing well.” After his military service, he returned to study and play basketball at Westminster College, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and met Shirley, his dynamic soulmate from Conway, Arkansas, who brightened the rest of his life with beauty and optimism.

Eric found great loyalty and satisfaction working as an engineer for IBM for over 30 years. He and Shirley welcomed their son, Eric Andrew, while located in San Jose, California. Several years later, he transferred to Boulder, Colorado, where their daughter, Marta Lisa, was born. They enjoyed living and raising their family in the picturesque Boulder mountains for 37 years. Eric loved to do things with patience and skill. He especially enjoyed fly-fishing with his son and skiing powder at Copper Mountain with the whole family. Eric and Shirley travelled extensively throughout their lives together. Two of his favorite trips were to Finland, where he returned to the farmland his father had left as a young man, to reconnect with family there. He especially enjoyed developing a close friendship with his cousin John-Erik.

Eric was a lifelong athlete. He loved good food, watching sports, and time outdoors. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren excel and encouraged them in skiing, basketball, volleyball, swimming, soccer, mountain biking, and ballet. He took great care of his body, worked out faithfully, and he and Shirley’s mutual desire to live long, healthy lives grew into a mission to help others do so as well. He was proud to be the inspiration and background support for Shirley’s entrepreneurial spirit and the many lives she would impact through nutrition and light therapy.

In his retirement, Shirley convinced Eric to move from his beloved Boulder mountain home and return back to Utah so that they could be highly involved grandparents to Matthew, Emma, and Mae. Being “Papa” and “Gramps” might have been his greatest role. He savored time with his grandchildren. He played many games of hide-and-seek and Go-Fish, skied with them at Beaver Mountain, fixed every broken toy, and attended every birthday party, school event, game, and dance performance. Through his family, he leaves a legacy of unconditional love, witty humor, dedicated service, and a listening ear.

Eric was the last living member of the Park City Joffs. We picture a happy reunion with his parents, brother Robert (Janice), sister Betty (Bob), and the siblings who died tragically before he was born: Eric Leonard, Eleanor Johanna, and Helen Ethyln. He is survived by his loving wife of almost 64 years, Shirley, his son Eric A (Crystal), daughter Marta Lisa (Scott), grandchildren Matthew Eric, Emma, and Mae, and many nieces and nephews. The family thanks Hilary Lewis and her amazing staff at Cache Valley Cares for helping Eric to live at home in comfort and dignity. A service celebrating Eric’s life will be held in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel on 178 Center St. in Logan, Utah on Sunday, November 1st. In lieu of flowers, please consider planting a tree or donating in Eric’s name to the Salvation Army, which helped feed and clothe his grandfather when he immigrated to America in the late 1800’s.

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10/26/2026

Paul Thomas Blotter

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Paul Thomas Blotter passed away Friday, October 23, 2026. He was born July 1, 1938 in Logan, Utah, the son of Ernest Frederick Blotter and Verda Stirland.

Tom spent his childhood on Canyon Road where he learned the value of hard work and spent many hours hunting and fishing with his brothers Ralph and Jim. He served as a missionary in the Swiss-Austria Mission and later returned to begin his studies at Utah State University. During this time he married Jill Wallentine in the Logan Temple and they began their wonderful life together. He completed his undergraduate degree, and then continued his studies at Michigan State University when he earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering. Tom then returned to Cache Valley and began his career as a professor of Mechanical Engineering at USU. His professional life included teaching, research, and consulting. He authored the text "Introduction to Engineering" which became the gateway for many students in the field. His abilities and skills as a consultant were in high demand and led to endless projects and adventures. During this time ranching grew from a hobby to a full-time endeavor with a large cattle operation in the Bear Lake Valley and Slug Creek Idaho. He was devoted to his family and unwavering in his commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tom is survived by his wife, Jill and siblings Ralph, Jim, and Carla (Porter). Children include Scott (Patricia), Jonathan (Marti), James (Jill) and Alison (Blake) Dursteler.

Tom's funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 pm at Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center, Logan, with a viewing beginning at 11:00 am.

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10/23/2026

Loila Rae Funk Anderson

Loila Rae Funk Anderson, age 100, of Logan, Utah, died September 6, 2026, of complications attendant to age. At the time of her passing she was residing at the Highland Glen Care Center in Highland, Utah. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Douglas (Katherine Wirthlin Cannon Anderson), Rae Louise (Steve Theurer), Mondell (June Harris Anderson), Janis (Steve Russell), Julie Merrill Anderson, the widow of her son, Lyle Funk Anderson, and 29 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and 1 great/great grandson.

Loila Funk was born January 12, 1926, to Walter Angus Funk and Sarah Loila Reese Funk, of Benson, Cache County, Utah. She was the fourth of five children in the family. The Funk’s (from Bornholm, Denmark) and the Reese’s (from Wales, UK) were among the first pioneer settlers of Cache Valley. Her father, Angus (as he was known), like his ancestors from Denmark, was a dairyman. To supplement the family income, he worked with heavy machinery building the roads of the Intermountain West. Her mother, Sarah, was an early graduate of Brigham Young Academy in Logan, and taught school in a two room schoolhouse in Benson before she was married.

From her parents and her siblings, Loila learned to work hard, and to build strong family and community relationships. She especially enjoyed working in the fields and gardens of the farm with her younger brother, Dennis. She would also milk the cows when her father was off working on the roads. She didn’t mind the work, but she was a little self-conscious when going to North Cache High School, after the morning’s chores. She remembers her mother’s kindness to native Americans, who would sometimes stop by the farm in search of food—although as a small child she and her older sister, Viva, would sometimes hide in the bedroom closet while her mother served the native Shoshone people. She loved to ride her pony, Peanuts, around the farm. Hers was a life of love, neighborly kindness, faith, strong family bonds, and service.

She drew on these qualities to meet the greatest test of her young life, when her beloved brother, Norman, was killed in action in Germany, a few months before the end of World War II.

Following the example of her mother, Loila attended college in Logan. She graduated from the College of Education at Utah State Agricultural College in 1948 (later USU) and became an elementary school teacher. At Utah State she loved and was beloved by her sisters in Kappa Delta Sorority, and served as their president. In 1947 she was selected Queen of the University Prom (Centennial Ball). She taught school in Millville and Mendon and later in California.

On August 10, 1948 she married classmate and USU student body president, Desmond Launfal Anderson, of Logan. Together they moved to California where Desmond would study for a doctorate in public administration at the University of Southern California. After completing his degree, and joining the USC faculty, Desmond and Loila bought a home in the foothills of Altadena, where they raised their five children until 1968, when Desmond accepted a three-year assignment with the US Agency for International Development in South Vietnam. Because he was going to a war zone, the couple, who always referred to Cache Valley as “home,” decided it was time to move the family back to Logan.

With Desmond overseas, Loila supervised the completion of their new home on Logan’s “Island,” at corner of 1st South and 3rd East, where she lived until she was 99 years old. Her roommates in later years were her granddaughter, Michelle Theurer, her son, Douglas, and during Covid, her daughter, Rae Louise, and son-in-law, Steve Theurer. Her son, Lyle, preceded her in death from colon cancer on May 15, 1997, having just turned 46. Desmond, who would serve a distinguished term as Mayor of Logan, died on January 19, 2010, at age 86.

Loila loved serving in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in many callings, but particularly as Pasadena Stake Primary President (she reported to Stake President Howard W. Hunter), twice as the Mount Logan Stake Relief Society President, and in the Logan Temple. For ten years after her youngest, Janis, left home she was a beloved 3rd grade teacher at the Wilson School in Logan, a short walk from her home.

Her greatest classroom, however, was in her home and her most appreciative students were her children and her numerous posterity of grandchildren, in laws, and as she would say, “outlaws.’ Every one of them has felt the divine in her loving presence and smiling eyes, and in her constant admonition to “remember who you are, and who you represent. We love you, mother.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at the LDS church located at 94 West 600 South in Logan. A viewing will take place at 10:30 AM followed by the funeral at 12:00 PM. Interment will be at the Logan Cemetery.

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10/23/2026

Brent F. Roylance

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Brent Finley Roylance passed away Sunday October 18, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Brent was born July 11, 1946 to Finley Walton and Florence Hardy Roylance in Provo, Utah. He was the second of 5 children and grew up in Springville, Utah.

He married the love of his life, Laurel Young, in 1970. They settled in Hyrum and raised 6 children, later welcoming 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Brent received his bachelor's degree in education, but was a machinist by trade. He worked for several companies including Thikol, Nucor Steel, Bourns, and Central Valley Machine, and worked every shift imaginable.

Brent was an avid lover of sports and the outdoors, a love he passed onto his kids and grandkids. He grew up hunting and fishing as well as playing basketball, football and baseball (though baseball was his favorite). He coached his sons’ teams and never missed a chance to support his kids in whatever they were doing. He loved spending summer nights at the Hyrum and Smithfield ball parks with friends, enjoying a baseball game and a famous corn dog.

Brent was a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served as a bishop in his home ward and also in a married student ward. He had several opportunities to serve as a high councilman, and served in many other various callings throughout his life. He served his mission in the Southern States Mission, which at the time included Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. When anyone would complain about the heat in Utah, his immediate retort was "but it's a dry heat." After retirement, he and Laurel served a senior couple mission on the campus of Utah State University, which brought them so much joy and blessed them in so many ways. They loved the students they had the opportunity to help and support, and they made incredible friends with other senior couples serving alongside them. Brent never let a day go by without reading his scriptures. When presented with a quiet moment, he would often turn to scripture study. He taught us to love the scriptures, not always by word, but by his example. He loved our Savior, and it was apparent in every word and deed in his life.

Brent was a very humble man, dedicated to his wife and kids and to making an honest living with hard work. He was always serving those around him. In the winter, after shoveling his own driveway, he would make his way from house to house, ensuring all the neighbors’ driveways were clear as well.

Brent gained a love for birds and bird watching from his dad, and it is a love he passed on to his grandkids. He would sit them on his lap and watch patiently out the front windows to his array of feeders, watching as they flew back and forth. As they watched, they would consult his field guide together and Brent would read about the birds visiting that day.

Dad was always very stoic, never one to be in the spotlight or the true life of the party. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke, it was full of wisdom and knowledge, and it always came from a place of love. In the last few years of his life, he developed a bit of a sarcastic sense of humor, which us kids and grandkids loved, but mom didn't think it was all that funny. He had a firm handshake and a smile that was filled with the warmth of his genuine love for you. If you were ever lucky enough to have him say “Pretty nice!”, it was the highest compliment, truly.

Dad was a teacher at heart, and never let an opportunity pass to teach us kids how to build, fix, make, or grow something. He never saw something that was broken that he couldn't fix, a problem he couldn’t solve, or a contraption he couldn’t build. He had corn growing down to a science, and it was the best corn around! His apple and peach trees were his pride and joy. During harvest season, if there was an apple on the tree that was ripe, he wouldn't let you leave without a grocery bag full. Whether you liked apples or not was none of his concern–he would tell you to pass them along to someone else.

Brent is survived by his loving wife, Laurel; their 6 children, Jason (Melissa), Holly Barney (Travis), Shane (Stacey), Melissa Hooton (Jason), Marc, and Shannon Berry (Sebastian); 23 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Michael (Patricia) and Karl (Deann); and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Finley Walton and Florence Hardy Roylance; his siblings, Ann Ostergaard (Clark) and John; and many other loved ones.

A special thanks to Steve Evans and the Sunshine Hospice team, as well as all of the employees at The Legacy House, especially those in the memory care unit. Dad was treated with kindness and dignity through every phase of this difficult time, and our family was handled with such gentleness and sincere caring. Each and every person helped make the last 6 months go as smoothly as possible, and for that we are eternally grateful.

A viewing will be held Friday, October 30 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Allen-Hall Mortuary (34 East Center Street, Logan). Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 31 at 11:00 with a viewing being held prior from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Hyrum East Stake Center (245 Apple Drive, Hyrum) with interment at the Hyrum City Cemetery.

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