This blog is dedicated to the memory of our dear Dad.
Pat lived such a rich life that you were a part of. We would love for you to leave a memory or story that you cherish. Click on the comment button and remember to include your name and relationship to Pat.
We want to thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and prayers at this time. They have been a great comfort. In lieu of flowers Dad would have dearly appreciated a donation to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Perpetual Education Fund.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Dad's Endearing One-Liners
"It's a glorious day"
"Many hands make light work"
"Butter them while they're hot"
"You rascals"
"Only take what you'll eat"
"It doesn't get any better than this"
"They're having the time of their lives"
"Get that cat out of the house!"
"Turn off the lights!"
"You sweet, precious child"
"Let's walk and talk"
"What the cotton pick is going on!"
"Well if this isn't a motley looking crew."
"On your prayer bones"
"Let's see, who hasn't prayed yet?"
"Are you still a Mormon!?!"
"Eat up! It will put hair on your chest"
"For cryin' out loud!"
"This is the best water you'll ever taste"
"Is there a better view in all the world?"
"Many hands make light work"
"Butter them while they're hot"
"You rascals"
"Only take what you'll eat"
"It doesn't get any better than this"
"They're having the time of their lives"
"Get that cat out of the house!"
"Turn off the lights!"
"You sweet, precious child"
"Let's walk and talk"
"What the cotton pick is going on!"
"Well if this isn't a motley looking crew."
"On your prayer bones"
"Let's see, who hasn't prayed yet?"
"Are you still a Mormon!?!"
"Eat up! It will put hair on your chest"
"For cryin' out loud!"
"This is the best water you'll ever taste"
"Is there a better view in all the world?"
Monday, June 28, 2010
Pat B. Brian Obituary
Judge Pat B. Brian died peacefully at his summer home in Grover, UT on June 28, 2010 of pancreatic cancer. His wife and children were at his side at the time of his death.
Pat was born March 17, 1938 to Arthur and Wilma Brian. He grew up on a ranch in Loa, Utah and was the fifth of nine children. He married Sherry Hale in the Salt Lake Temple on June 28, 1962.
Pat graduated from Brigham Young University in 1962 and then earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1965. Soon afterwards he began his legal career with the District Attorney’s Office in Orange County, California. He was a federal prosecutor in Anchorage, Alaska. He was an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School and Brigham Young Law School for a combined 24 years. He lectured extensively in Mongolia, China, and Ukraine on the American Rule of Law. He also had the unique privilege of serving as a visiting professor at the prestigious Fudan University Law School in Shanghai, China. Pat was inducted as a lifetime member of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. Judge Brian served for 23 years as a district court judge in Salt Lake City, Tooele and Summit Counties. He loved the law.
Church service was paramount in Pat’s life. He served as a bishop, stake president, mission president, regional representative, director of the Kirtland Ohio Historic Sites, and as a temple worker.
Pat’s lifetime hobby was traveling the world with his wife. His travels through mortality are now over. One door closes and another door opens.
Pat is survived by his wife Sherry, his six children and 21 grandchildren. Their children are Darin Brian Nielson (Peter), Derik Brian (April), Kurt Brian (Marnie), Brett Brian (Christy), Kam Brian (Katherine) and Brandi Brian Terry (Jacob). He is also survived by four of his siblings -- Bill, Dick, Linda and Camiel.
A closed casket viewing will be held on Thursday evening, July 1st, from 6 to 8 pm at the Larkin Mortuary on 10600 South and 1700 East in Sandy, UT. The funeral will be held on Friday morning, July 2, at 10 am at the LDS chapel on Mike Weir Drive in Draper, UT, preceded by a viewing from 9 to 10 am.
Pat was born March 17, 1938 to Arthur and Wilma Brian. He grew up on a ranch in Loa, Utah and was the fifth of nine children. He married Sherry Hale in the Salt Lake Temple on June 28, 1962.
Pat graduated from Brigham Young University in 1962 and then earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1965. Soon afterwards he began his legal career with the District Attorney’s Office in Orange County, California. He was a federal prosecutor in Anchorage, Alaska. He was an adjunct professor at Pepperdine Law School and Brigham Young Law School for a combined 24 years. He lectured extensively in Mongolia, China, and Ukraine on the American Rule of Law. He also had the unique privilege of serving as a visiting professor at the prestigious Fudan University Law School in Shanghai, China. Pat was inducted as a lifetime member of the Shanghai Arbitration Commission. Judge Brian served for 23 years as a district court judge in Salt Lake City, Tooele and Summit Counties. He loved the law.
Church service was paramount in Pat’s life. He served as a bishop, stake president, mission president, regional representative, director of the Kirtland Ohio Historic Sites, and as a temple worker.
Pat’s lifetime hobby was traveling the world with his wife. His travels through mortality are now over. One door closes and another door opens.
Pat is survived by his wife Sherry, his six children and 21 grandchildren. Their children are Darin Brian Nielson (Peter), Derik Brian (April), Kurt Brian (Marnie), Brett Brian (Christy), Kam Brian (Katherine) and Brandi Brian Terry (Jacob). He is also survived by four of his siblings -- Bill, Dick, Linda and Camiel.
A closed casket viewing will be held on Thursday evening, July 1st, from 6 to 8 pm at the Larkin Mortuary on 10600 South and 1700 East in Sandy, UT. The funeral will be held on Friday morning, July 2, at 10 am at the LDS chapel on Mike Weir Drive in Draper, UT, preceded by a viewing from 9 to 10 am.
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