Richard Dale Brannon age 68 passed away on January 16, 2022 unexpectedly at his home in Grantsville, Utah. He was born January 21, 1953 in Tooele, Utah to Rhea Ellen Evensen and Ernest L. Brannon.
Richard attended Tooele High School and after graduation he joined the Marine Corps. Where he served honorably. He married Barbara Eyre July 1973. Together they had two beautiful daughters Holli and Allison. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple.
Through the years Richard had various types of employment before finding his love for truck driving. He became a human cross country road atlas and could tell you all the best truck stops along the way.
After Barbara passed away in 1997, he later met and married Sheila Brown on October 9, 1999. One of the few internet dating site success stories! They were married for eternity in the Jordan River Temple. With his big heart Richard accepted her three children, Tiffany, Jason and Christopher as his own.
He fiercely loved his family and 13 grandchildren, making sure he attended every Wrestling match, Football game, Soccer game, and dance and music recital he could. “Papa” was always sneaking sips of his Diet Coke to the grandkids and would send them home slipping a dollar in their pocket for a treat to get home.
He is survived by his wife Sheila, his daughters Holli (Jason) Wilson, Allison (Larry) Sayles, Tiffany (Javier) Hernandez, and two sons Jason (Mellisa) Brown and Christopher (Jamie) Brown and 13 grandchildren. Sisters Leila (Albert) Gallegos, Stella (Clive) Madsen, and Lonie Lambert. Brothers Ronnie and David.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother James and first wife Barbara.
Funeral services will be held at the LDS Chapel, 410 Shelley Lane, Grantsville, UT on Saturday January 22 at 1:00 pm. Viewing will be held Friday January 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. And 11:30 – 12:30 prior to service at the Chapel. Burial will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery with Military Honors.
Funeral arrangements under care of Dalton-Hoopes Funeral Home 435-884-3031
Online condolences and memories may be shared at daltonhoopes.com
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We are so sad about the passing of Uncle Richard. Rest in Peace Uncle! ❤️
Oh Richard how I’m going to miss you! You were my rock in life. Until we meet again my sweet. Love you now and forever!
Always so much fun to be around.. A remember always laughing when I visited. Will miss you very much. Unfortunately I am unable to come to the funeral. All our love to the family. Becca and Jason Christensen
Rest in peace dear friend.
I always enjoyed camping and talking to Richard, we shared a love of truck driving, camping family, and eating. I will miss miss you, I know we were not close but we we did see each other; it was as if no time had passed. God speed Richard
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