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 these obituaries may be found in The Payson Chronicle and on our website at paysonchronicle.com.

EULA "LAVON" TILBY BROOK

Eula “LaVon” Tilby Brook, age 81, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 25^th, 2017 in her residence at Beehive House of Payson.

LaVon was born to Eula Seguine and Robert Tilby in Fillmore Utah on July 29^th, 1935.  She, along with her siblings, Carl and Dawn, attended Goshen Grade School, and graduated from Payson High School.  LaVon continued her schooling at Provo Trade Tech in nursing and received her LPN.  With that education, LaVon dedicated 28 years of loyal service to Mt. View Hospital in Payson, Utah as a nurse.

LaVon married Neil Brook on Febuary 26^th, 1954 in Genola, Utah.  They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on September 15, 1954.  Following their marriage, LaVon gave birth to 5 children.  Carol joined the family in 1955 followed by Audie in ’57, Leon in ’61, David in ‘63 and Troy in ‘71.

LaVon enjoyed crocheting, camping, and spending time with family.  She was very active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  She had many callings including teacher, Relief Society presidency, Scout and Cub Scout leaders and Singing Mothers.  LaVon loved the simple things in life, looking at flowers, watching Country Western movies, watching wildlife and enjoying a fun flavored ice cream cone.

LaVon is survived by her children Carol Rindlisbacher (Lynn) of Payson, UT., Leon Brook (Susan) of Pocatello, ID., David Brook of Payson, UT., by daughter-in-laws Leanne Leaman of Lakewood, WA., and Alyson Brook of Payson, UT. and by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grand children.  She is also survived by her sister, Dawn Amerson of St. George, UT., and sister-in-laws Pat Brook of Payson UT., and Clela Tilby of Ivans, UT..

LaVon was preceded in death by her eternal companion, Neil Brook, her two sons Troy Brook and Audie Brook, her parents Robert and Eula Tilby, and her brother, Carl Tilby.

There will be an public viewing on Tuesday, May 30^th, from 6-8pm at Walker Mortuary.  There will be an additional viewing on Wednesday, May 31^st from 9:45-10:45amwith services to follow at 11am. at the Payson Third Ward building located at 274 South Main Street, Payson, UT..  Burial will be in the Payson City Cemetery.

 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.walkerobits.com