(Published in the Deseret News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005.)
Brandon Milo Smith passed away on April 26, 2005 at age 33. Brandon was born September 19, 1971 in Milford, Utah to Charles Robert and Becky (Winn) Smith.
Brandon was raised in Bountiful, Utah, later moved to Centerville and then settled in Syracuse. He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1989 and attended the University of Utah. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman/engineer for about 14 years. Brandon was loved by all who knew him. He was a good husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend.
Brandon married Crystal Lynn Oakden, October 1, 1996. Brandon loved to spend time with his family hunting, fishing and trips to Disneyland. Brandon is survived by his wife, Crystal (Oakden) Smith and three children: sons, Triston, Colton and daughter, Cherish of Syracuse; mother, Becky (Winn) Smith of Bountiful; brothers, Travis Smith and Wade Smith of Bountiful, sister, Laurel (Smith) Cash (Douglas) of So. Weber; grandmother, Ramona (Bentley) Smith of Milford; in-laws, Michael and Cori Oakden of Syracuse.
Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Smith, grandfather, Charles Kent Smith; and grandparents, Harold and Rowena Winn.
Funeral services [were] held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bountiful LDS Church, 115 E. (Orchard Dr.) Wicker Lane (2000 S.) Graveside services [were] held Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com." target="_blank">www.russonmortuary.com. Brandon will be deeply missed and we all love you. Published in the Deseret News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005.
(From online guest book www.russonmortuary.com) It doesn't seem very long ago, we were all in high school without a care in the world. You were one of 'The Boys'. It was easy to just be ourselves around you. Easy to talk to, always ready with a smile, a true & loyal friend to all of us. Time may pass & life takes us all in different directions, but you will always be our friend. Rest easy Milo. Tim & Therese
I haven't been monitoring the class website email very often, but found this today about Brandon Smith. Sorry for the delay.
Bountiful High School
Class Of 1989
From: Crystal Smith Lofland
Just wanted to post a note to tell all of Brandon's friends and classmates how much they really meant to him. He loved his high school friends and had very fond memories that he had shared with me. He could talk for hours of fun times and good friends that he missed.
I tried to have someone contact me about class of "89" 20 year reunion, the kids and I wanted to give a gift on behalf of Brandon, yet never heard from anyone.(Maybe next time)
September 19 was the 6th birthday for him without him here to celebrate and I still miss him so very much. Our children are growing up to be such great kids, and I find great comfort knowing he lives on in bits and pieces of them. I know he is so very proud of what they have had to overcome and how they have such a strong spirit.
I also wanted to thank all of those that prayed for our family and showed support to us at a very dark time in our lives. Brandon was a Amazing Guy and life has went on for our family, yet it will never be the same, nor should it be. The end of Brandon's life was heartbreaking for us, yet my prayer is that the end of his life never outshines what a Wonderful, Amazing, Fun Loving Person he was...Ohhh I MISS HIM SO!
Jonathan Fairbanks
Brandon Milo Smith Sep. 19, 1971 ~ Apr. 26, 2005(Published in the Deseret News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005.)
Brandon Milo Smith passed away on April 26, 2005 at age 33. Brandon was born September 19, 1971 in Milford, Utah to Charles Robert and Becky (Winn) Smith.
Brandon was raised in Bountiful, Utah, later moved to Centerville and then settled in Syracuse. He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1989 and attended the University of Utah. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman/engineer for about 14 years. Brandon was loved by all who knew him. He was a good husband, father, brother, son, uncle and friend.
Brandon married Crystal Lynn Oakden, October 1, 1996. Brandon loved to spend time with his family hunting, fishing and trips to Disneyland. Brandon is survived by his wife, Crystal (Oakden) Smith and three children: sons, Triston, Colton and daughter, Cherish of Syracuse; mother, Becky (Winn) Smith of Bountiful; brothers, Travis Smith and Wade Smith of Bountiful, sister, Laurel (Smith) Cash (Douglas) of So. Weber; grandmother, Ramona (Bentley) Smith of Milford; in-laws, Michael and Cori Oakden of Syracuse.
Brandon is preceded in death by his father, Charles Robert Smith, grandfather, Charles Kent Smith; and grandparents, Harold and Rowena Winn.
Funeral services [were] held Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. at the Bountiful LDS Church, 115 E. (Orchard Dr.) Wicker Lane (2000 S.) Graveside services [were] held Monday, May 2, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Milford City Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com." target="_blank">www.russonmortuary.com. Brandon will be deeply missed and we all love you.
Published in the Deseret News from 4/28/2005 - 4/29/2005.
(From online guest book www.russonmortuary.com)
It doesn't seem very long ago, we were all in high school without a care in the world. You were one of 'The Boys'. It was easy to just be ourselves around you. Easy to talk to, always ready with a smile, a true & loyal friend to all of us. Time may pass & life takes us all in different directions, but you will always be our friend. Rest easy Milo. Tim & Therese
Tim & Therese Woozley
Apr. 30, 2005
Boise, ID
Aimee Auernig (Botelho)
I haven't been monitoring the class website email very often, but found this today about Brandon Smith. Sorry for the delay.
Class Of 1989
From: Crystal Smith Lofland
Just wanted to post a note to tell all of Brandon's friends and classmates how much they really meant to him. He loved his high school friends and had very fond memories that he had shared with me. He could talk for hours of fun times and good friends that he missed.
I tried to have someone contact me about class of "89" 20 year reunion, the kids and I wanted to give a gift on behalf of Brandon, yet never heard from anyone.(Maybe next time)
September 19 was the 6th birthday for him without him here to celebrate and I still miss him so very much. Our children are growing up to be such great kids, and I find great comfort knowing he lives on in bits and pieces of them. I know he is so very proud of what they have had to overcome and how they have such a strong spirit.
I also wanted to thank all of those that prayed for our family and showed support to us at a very dark time in our lives. Brandon was a Amazing Guy and life has went on for our family, yet it will never be the same, nor should it be. The end of Brandon's life was heartbreaking for us, yet my prayer is that the end of his life never outshines what a Wonderful, Amazing, Fun Loving Person he was...Ohhh I MISS HIM SO!