Bruce Kay Bryan was born July 14, 1936, in Nephi, Utah. He was the youngest child of Bent Bryan and Lela Newell. He was raised on the family farm near the mountains, which became a significant foundation for his life.
From an early age he developed a passion for hunting and fishing. He graduated from Juab High School in 1954. He followed the example of his older brothers and enlisted in military service. While stationed in Germany, a significant parachuting injury curtailed his Army career, and he was honorably discharged in 1957.
After returning home, he served an LDS mission to the Western states for two years. After his mission, he spent a significant time in Yellowstone Park, working many jobs while finding time to fish.
Bruce received university degrees in English, mining engineering and petroleum engineering. During his schooling he met Sandra Curtis. They married in 1969 and had four sons before the couple divorced. After working some time in the mining industry, he switched careers and worked for the United States Postal Service in Denver, where he continued working until he was 75 years old.
Sadly, dementia cut short his retirement fishing plans. He moved to Bend, Ore., to be closer to family and to receive needed care. After only living a few months in Bend, he succumbed to illness, and passed away Sept. 25.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Newell and John; and his infant son, Theron.
He is survived by sons, Brad (wife Tracey), Benjamin (wife Shawna), and Curtis (wife Gabriella); and grandchildren Samantha, Elise, Ethan, Abigail, Theron, Sydney, Lucas, Joshua, and Isabel.
A memorial service was Oct. 4 at Summit Assisted Living Facility in Bend.
Published in Brighton Standard Blade
on Oct. 7, 2015
From an early age he developed a passion for hunting and fishing. He graduated from Juab High School in 1954. He followed the example of his older brothers and enlisted in military service. While stationed in Germany, a significant parachuting injury curtailed his Army career, and he was honorably discharged in 1957.
After returning home, he served an LDS mission to the Western states for two years. After his mission, he spent a significant time in Yellowstone Park, working many jobs while finding time to fish.
Bruce received university degrees in English, mining engineering and petroleum engineering. During his schooling he met Sandra Curtis. They married in 1969 and had four sons before the couple divorced. After working some time in the mining industry, he switched careers and worked for the United States Postal Service in Denver, where he continued working until he was 75 years old.
Sadly, dementia cut short his retirement fishing plans. He moved to Bend, Ore., to be closer to family and to receive needed care. After only living a few months in Bend, he succumbed to illness, and passed away Sept. 25.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Newell and John; and his infant son, Theron.
He is survived by sons, Brad (wife Tracey), Benjamin (wife Shawna), and Curtis (wife Gabriella); and grandchildren Samantha, Elise, Ethan, Abigail, Theron, Sydney, Lucas, Joshua, and Isabel.
A memorial service was Oct. 4 at Summit Assisted Living Facility in Bend.
Published in Brighton Standard Blade
on Oct. 7, 2015
Bruce Kay Bryan was born July 14, 1936, in Nephi, Utah. He was the youngest child of Bent Bryan and Lela Newell. He was raised on the family farm near the mountains, which became a significant foundation for his life.
From an early age he developed a passion for hunting and fishing. He graduated from Juab High School in 1954. He followed the example of his older brothers and enlisted in military service. While stationed in Germany, a significant parachuting injury curtailed his Army career, and he was honorably discharged in 1957.
After returning home, he served an LDS mission to the Western states for two years. After his mission, he spent a significant time in Yellowstone Park, working many jobs while finding time to fish.
Bruce received university degrees in English, mining engineering and petroleum engineering. During his schooling he met Sandra Curtis. They married in 1969 and had four sons before the couple divorced. After working some time in the mining industry, he switched careers and worked for the United States Postal Service in Denver, where he continued working until he was 75 years old.
Sadly, dementia cut short his retirement fishing plans. He moved to Bend, Ore., to be closer to family and to receive needed care. After only living a few months in Bend, he succumbed to illness, and passed away Sept. 25.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Newell and John; and his infant son, Theron.
He is survived by sons, Brad (wife Tracey), Benjamin (wife Shawna), and Curtis (wife Gabriella); and grandchildren Samantha, Elise, Ethan, Abigail, Theron, Sydney, Lucas, Joshua, and Isabel.
A memorial service was Oct. 4 at Summit Assisted Living Facility in Bend.
Published in Brighton Standard Blade
on Oct. 7, 2015
From an early age he developed a passion for hunting and fishing. He graduated from Juab High School in 1954. He followed the example of his older brothers and enlisted in military service. While stationed in Germany, a significant parachuting injury curtailed his Army career, and he was honorably discharged in 1957.
After returning home, he served an LDS mission to the Western states for two years. After his mission, he spent a significant time in Yellowstone Park, working many jobs while finding time to fish.
Bruce received university degrees in English, mining engineering and petroleum engineering. During his schooling he met Sandra Curtis. They married in 1969 and had four sons before the couple divorced. After working some time in the mining industry, he switched careers and worked for the United States Postal Service in Denver, where he continued working until he was 75 years old.
Sadly, dementia cut short his retirement fishing plans. He moved to Bend, Ore., to be closer to family and to receive needed care. After only living a few months in Bend, he succumbed to illness, and passed away Sept. 25.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Newell and John; and his infant son, Theron.
He is survived by sons, Brad (wife Tracey), Benjamin (wife Shawna), and Curtis (wife Gabriella); and grandchildren Samantha, Elise, Ethan, Abigail, Theron, Sydney, Lucas, Joshua, and Isabel.
A memorial service was Oct. 4 at Summit Assisted Living Facility in Bend.
Published in Brighton Standard Blade
on Oct. 7, 2015
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