Mourning The Passing of Friends: Forthcoming Funeral Services

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. 

All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” ~ Helen Keller

Forthcoming funeral services are planned for the following friends from our community. Complete versions of obituaries can also be found in the print edition of The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

JOHN RICHARD BRANDON

Our Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather John Richard Brandon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 22, 2016 at the age of 86. John was born June 9, 1930 in Payson, Utah to Ingwald Ingebretasen Brandon and Emma Sophia Andreason. He married the love of his life Mabel Anita Tillinger on August 29, 1950 in Corpus Christi, Texas. They were later sealed for time and eternity in the Manti Temple on July 2, 1963. They have been married for 66 years.

After John’s service in the Navy they made their home in Payson, Utah. They had seven children; Diane (Richard) Christensen, Connie (The Late Randy) Wilson, Randy (Alice) Brandon, Sandra (Randy) Provstgaard, Yvonne (Bart) Olson, Gary Brandon and (Pam Hearne), Rick (Debbie) Brandon. They have 37 grandchildren, 78 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren.

He worked at Geneva Steel as a crane operator for 36 years. He loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his spouse and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and all his siblings (2 brothers and 2 sisters), 1 son-in-law, 2 granddaughters, a grandson, and a great granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held on Monday June 27, 2016 at the Mt. View Stake Center. 75 South 600 East Payson, Utah. There will be a viewing on Sunday evening June 26, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the Walker Mortuary in Payson, Utah (587 South 100 West) and from 9:45-10:45 at the Stake Center.