Robert D. Brian

Loa, Utah – Our loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Robert Dick Brian, died peacefully in his home on December 31, 2021 in Loa, Utah at the age of 78. He was born October 26, 1943 in Loa, Utah; he was 5th of 11 children born to Reed Bastian and Marjorie White Brian. Robert enjoyed growing up with so many siblings. He spent a lot of time at the sheep herd on Boulder Mountain with his father and brothers. Robert, along with his family, all loved to dance. His younger years were full of mischief, and he only knew one speed when driving – FAST. He graduated from Wayne High School in 1961 and Salt Lake Community College in 1964. Robert married Edra Ellett on August 29, 1963 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. They had 4 sons: Brent, Gary, Troy, and Brad. The first 6 years of their married lives they lived in Richfield before they moved to Loa in 1970. Together they successfully owned and operated Brian Auto Parts & Service. He was a fabulous mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He was known as the master of the quadrajet carburetor, the 350 engines, and front end alignments. There was not a piece of equipment that he couldn’t repair, or at least attempt to. Robert enjoyed operating his tow truck and Edra loved going with him every chance she could. When he wasn’t busy fixing cars, or driving tow trucks he was thinking of some remodel job he could do. He also enjoyed farming, and could produce a lot of hay on a small acreage. Robert served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints including: Bishop, High Council Member, Scout Master, and Temple Worker. He had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ, and was a Christ-like example to his family and everyone he came in contact with. He loved his family very much and enjoyed spending time with them. There were many holidays, Sunday afternoons, and summer evenings spent with his family. He is survived by his wife, Edra, of Loa; children: Gary and Monica Brian , Troy and Brenda Brian all of Loa, Utah, and Camille Brian of Washington, Utah; grandchildren: Heston Brian, Zack and Alexis Taylor, Trevor and JaCee Johnson, Regan Brian, Trace and Jentry Miller, Kaitlyn Brian, Landon Brian, Cammi Brian, and Connor Brian; great-grandchildren: Huxson and Dicey Johnson, and Jake Taylor; siblings: Emily Lee of Boulder City, Nevada; Beverly Brian, Lois Brian, Harry and Dawna Rae Brian, all of Loa; Russell and Pamela Peterson, Sheila Torgerson, all of Lyman; Dale and Michelle Coates of Aurora; Bobby and Debbie Edwards of Loa. He is preceded in death by his sons Brent Ellett Brian and Dr. Brad Nelden Brian; parents: Reed and Marjorie Brian; siblings: Reed Brian Jr., Julia and Elwood Sorenson, H. Dudley Brian, Stanley Brian; brother-in-laws: Sherrill Torgerson and David Lee. Graveside service will be held Friday, January 7, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the Loa Cemetery. Friends may call for viewing at the Loa LDS Stake Center Friday morning from 10:30 to 12:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Teri Leavitt, Julie Jeffery and Connie Durfey for their tender care of Robert during his last days. Also thanks to Springer Turner Funeral Home for all their help during this trying time.