Rex Brailsford
1932 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Rex was born on October 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to John Brailsford Jr. and Laura Maud Hatfield Brailsford. He attended school in Provo in his youth and later, attended Central Utah Vocational School (UVU).
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Rex served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy from May 18, 1951 to May 10, 1955. He was sealed to his beloved wife, Norma Leavitt, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked as a concrete finisher and in construction. He served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his many church callings including: a temple ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple, a priesthood meeting instructor, a Cub Scout leader and a financial clerk. He also served three service missions with his wife, Pauline. Rex always loved to work outdoors with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry, softball, fishing, taking road trips and loved going to family reunions. His greatest love were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rex Brailsford, one of God's gentle angels, returned to his Father in Heaven on March 12, 2014, at 3:36 p.m. Rex was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Pauline Larsen, to whom he was married in the Provo Temple in 1999; sister, Ruth Bahr; children: Kevin (Annette) Brailsford, Cyndra Brailsford, Julida Nelson, and Julian Brailsford; step-children: Kenneth S. (Darlene) Larsen, Kathleen (Lynn) Higham, Alan (Angela) Larsen, Dean (Alyson) Larsen, Korin Larsen, and Tricia (Chad) Richards; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beloved wife, Norma Leavitt Brailsford; infant daughter, Tammy; infant son, Kelly Rex; and his parents.
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lakeview Sixth Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1932 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Rex was born on October 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to John Brailsford Jr. and Laura Maud Hatfield Brailsford. He attended school in Provo in his youth and later, attended Central Utah Vocational School (UVU).
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Rex served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy from May 18, 1951 to May 10, 1955. He was sealed to his beloved wife, Norma Leavitt, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked as a concrete finisher and in construction. He served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his many church callings including: a temple ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple, a priesthood meeting instructor, a Cub Scout leader and a financial clerk. He also served three service missions with his wife, Pauline. Rex always loved to work outdoors with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry, softball, fishing, taking road trips and loved going to family reunions. His greatest love were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rex Brailsford, one of God's gentle angels, returned to his Father in Heaven on March 12, 2014, at 3:36 p.m. Rex was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Pauline Larsen, to whom he was married in the Provo Temple in 1999; sister, Ruth Bahr; children: Kevin (Annette) Brailsford, Cyndra Brailsford, Julida Nelson, and Julian Brailsford; step-children: Kenneth S. (Darlene) Larsen, Kathleen (Lynn) Higham, Alan (Angela) Larsen, Dean (Alyson) Larsen, Korin Larsen, and Tricia (Chad) Richards; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beloved wife, Norma Leavitt Brailsford; infant daughter, Tammy; infant son, Kelly Rex; and his parents.
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lakeview Sixth Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
Rex Brailsford
1932 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Rex was born on October 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to John Brailsford Jr. and Laura Maud Hatfield Brailsford. He attended school in Provo in his youth and later, attended Central Utah Vocational School (UVU).
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Rex served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy from May 18, 1951 to May 10, 1955. He was sealed to his beloved wife, Norma Leavitt, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked as a concrete finisher and in construction. He served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his many church callings including: a temple ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple, a priesthood meeting instructor, a Cub Scout leader and a financial clerk. He also served three service missions with his wife, Pauline. Rex always loved to work outdoors with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry, softball, fishing, taking road trips and loved going to family reunions. His greatest love were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rex Brailsford, one of God's gentle angels, returned to his Father in Heaven on March 12, 2014, at 3:36 p.m. Rex was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Pauline Larsen, to whom he was married in the Provo Temple in 1999; sister, Ruth Bahr; children: Kevin (Annette) Brailsford, Cyndra Brailsford, Julida Nelson, and Julian Brailsford; step-children: Kenneth S. (Darlene) Larsen, Kathleen (Lynn) Higham, Alan (Angela) Larsen, Dean (Alyson) Larsen, Korin Larsen, and Tricia (Chad) Richards; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beloved wife, Norma Leavitt Brailsford; infant daughter, Tammy; infant son, Kelly Rex; and his parents.
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lakeview Sixth Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
1932 - 2014
VETERAN
Early Life: Rex was born on October 28, 1932, in Provo, Utah, to John Brailsford Jr. and Laura Maud Hatfield Brailsford. He attended school in Provo in his youth and later, attended Central Utah Vocational School (UVU).
Life's Work | Service | Interests: Rex served his country during the Korean War in the United States Navy from May 18, 1951 to May 10, 1955. He was sealed to his beloved wife, Norma Leavitt, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked as a concrete finisher and in construction. He served faithfully as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his many church callings including: a temple ordinance worker in the Provo Utah Temple, a priesthood meeting instructor, a Cub Scout leader and a financial clerk. He also served three service missions with his wife, Pauline. Rex always loved to work outdoors with his hands. He enjoyed carpentry, softball, fishing, taking road trips and loved going to family reunions. His greatest love were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rex Brailsford, one of God's gentle angels, returned to his Father in Heaven on March 12, 2014, at 3:36 p.m. Rex was 81 years old.
Survived By: His wife, Pauline Larsen, to whom he was married in the Provo Temple in 1999; sister, Ruth Bahr; children: Kevin (Annette) Brailsford, Cyndra Brailsford, Julida Nelson, and Julian Brailsford; step-children: Kenneth S. (Darlene) Larsen, Kathleen (Lynn) Higham, Alan (Angela) Larsen, Dean (Alyson) Larsen, Korin Larsen, and Tricia (Chad) Richards; 30 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded In Death By: His beloved wife, Norma Leavitt Brailsford; infant daughter, Tammy; infant son, Kelly Rex; and his parents.
Obituary: Daily Herald | Provo, Utah | 15 March 2014
Services: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lakeview Sixth Ward Chapel | Provo, Utah
Arrangements: Berg Mortuary of Provo
Interment: Provo City Cemetery
Bio compiled by: Annie Duckett Hundley
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