Myron Kent Brenchley
A beloved father, husband, and Grandpa, Myron Kent
Brenchley at the age of 69, left this earthly
existence on April 14, 2006 due to a tragic accident.
He was born on the 30th of April 1936 in Logan, Utah
to Myron Hall & Evelyn Hill Brenchley.
Dad attended school at Wellsville Elementary,
Wellsville Jr. High, one year at South Cache High
School and graduated from Enterprise High School in
1953. He then attended Utah State University.
He served an honorable mission in the Western Canadian
Vancouver Mission from 1956 to 1958. After completing
his mission he married his sweetheart Ruth F.
Leishman. They sealed their love in the Logan L.D.S.
temple on February 1959.
He started his career at Thiokol in 1959 as a
manufacturing engineer and retired after 40 years of
dedicated work. In May of 1960 Dad & Mom made their
home in Wellsville. Dad actively served in many
church callings including a member of a bishopric, a
seventy's president and ward mission leader. Currently
Dad and Mom were enjoying their 6th year as temple
officiators.
He was also actively involved in serving the community
of Wellsville City for well over 19 years. In 1974 he
served on the planning and zoning commission. Later he
served on the city council 3 separate terms including
1 term as Mayor in 1982. He also enjoyed serving on
the beautification committee and was instrumental in
establishing the Tree City USA program for Wellsville
City now in it's 22nd year.
He enjoyed contributing to his community in many
countless acts of
service. Dad's selfless service to the town he loved,
helped make the community a better place for all of
us.
He loved being outdoors, going camping with his
family, having cookouts, working with his hands and
building things. One of his greatest joys was singing,
he sang for over 50 years in various ward choirs. He
also served as president of the Wellsville
Mountaineers singing group. He especially loved his
children and grandchildren and spending time with
them. He was always willing to help and assist others.
He never complained or tired when times became tough.
He is survived by his wife Ruth Brenchley, five
children, Laurie Christensen - Wellsville, UT, Kevin
(Julie) Brenchley - Wellsville, UT, Robert (Lisa)
Brenchley - Kaysville UT, Darin (April) Brenchley -
Farmington, UT, David (Becky) Brenchley - Mesa, AZ,
one brother Dean Brenchley (Marsha), two sisters
Kathryn Couch, and Printha Barfuss (Larry). His
grandchildren; Aubrey, Kaden, Ethan, Cody, Morgan,
Lindsay, Landon, Chase, Cole, Britton, Mandy, Amber,
McKensie, Paxton, Jay, Sadie, Lacee, Gabrielle,
Madison, Hannah, Carson, and Kaylee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron & Evelyn Brenchley and
his sister Dixie.
He will deeply be missed.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on
Wednesday, April 19, at the Wellsville 7th Ward, 660
South 100 West, Wellsville. A viewing will be held
from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, April 18 at Allen-Hall
Mortuary, 34 East Center St., Logan and from 10:30 -
11:30 AM on Wednesday morning prior to services at the
church. Interment will be in the Wellsville City
Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be extended to
the family by going to Allen Mortuaries.