He passed away at Lakeview Hospital after fighting heroically for his life, as great measures were taken to assist him after complications following surgery. He is  finally free from years of chronic pain and suffering.  

Born August 25, 1948 at St. Mark's Hospital to Glenn Holbrook Bryson and Ellen King Bryson. Married his sweetheart Karen Crump in the Salt Lake LDS Temple for Time and all Eternity on December 16, 1971. 

Brent's primary focus in life was his family. He was a dedicated family man who will be missed dearly. 

Brent was a spiritual giant and faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in the beautiful country of Sweden for 2 ½  years. He loved the people of Sweden, always holding them dear to his heart. He served as a counselor in the Bishopric, Executive Secretary, counselor in the High Priest Group, Sunday School President and teacher, Scout leader, and Priest Advisor. He was a true Christ like example in word and deed. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to give of his time, talents, and material blessings to those in need. 

There wasn't anything he didn't know how to do or fix. Everything he did was done to perfection. He loved working with his hands. He was a great mechanic. In his early years, he enjoyed racing cars and later bought and completely restored his dream car - a '65 Mustang. Brent currently served as President and CEO of Bryson Sales and Service, Inc. distributing Blue Bird School and Transit Buses. Bryson's Sales and Service is a family owned business and has been for 35 years. Bryson's received Blue Bird's highest recognitions; The Presidential, Service, and Quota Buster Awards every year. Brent was inducted with his father and brother into Blue Bird's All American Hall of Fame in 1985. Brent worked energetically and diligently, as he devoted immense time to building this successful business. Brent not only loved his customers and associates, but counted them as friends. We will always salute one of his yellow school buses when we see one go by. 

Another of his passions was carpentry work. He taught woodshop for one year at Butler Junior High. His touch graces the family home with cabinetry and furnishings. His home and yard were arts of perfection. In his last few years, he found great joy, talent, and passion for hybridizing daylilies. He leaves behind the lilies of his field - a legacy for generations to come.

Survived by his wife, Karen; daughters, Sharie Ann and Melanie; son, Jared Brent; parents, Glenn and Ellen Bryson; brother, Lynn (Elizabeth); sisters, Marlene (Roger) Ditlevsen, Dorothy (Don) Zesiger, and LaRae (Richard) Druk; mother-in-law, MarDella Crump Berrett (Blaine); brother-in-law, Douglas Grant Crump; sisters-in-law, Colleen (Jeff) Clarke, Denise (Kevin) Webb. Preceded in death by father-in-law, Delbert Grant Crump; nephew, Craig Bryson Zesiger.

The family wishes to express their love and deepest gratitude for the staff, nurses, and doctors of Lakeview Hospital who cared for us and our Dear Little Daddy and husband over the last month. A special thanks to our doctor and friend, Kevin Clark, who fought with him to the end.

You were a gentle giant, but if lightening and thunder were any indication of your entry to the other side–it must have been something spectacular! We love you and will miss you everyday.

"The Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent from one another."

Genesis 31:49

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at the Bountiful Heights Stake Center, 33 South Moss Hill Drive, Bountiful, Utah. Friends and family may call Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main and Tuesday morning at the church 11:30 -12:30 p.m. at the church prior to services. Interment in the Lakeview Cemetery, Bountiful, Utah.

Published in the Deseret News from 8/7/2004 - 8/8/2004.