Friday, June 30, 2017

Richard Brotherson ~ Life-long Friend Passes Away




Richard Ray “Blub” Brotherson, age 70, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully after suffering with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases on June 29, 2017, surrounded by his family. Richard was born on May 31, 1947, in Mount Pleasant, Utah, to Ray Christian and Rhoda Havana Nielson Brotherson. He lived his entire life in Mount Pleasant, living near his wonderful family and friends. He married Shauna Marie Wilcox on March 12, 1967. Together they raised their four children. Richard spent most of his life in public service, serving in the police and public works departments of Mount Pleasant City. He also served others as a volunteer in the Mount Pleasant Fire Department and for over 45 years on the Sanpete County Search and Rescue. Richard and Shauna also owned the City Lunch CafĂ© for fifteen years. Richard loved to camp and spend time in the mountains. He and Shauna would frequently take their grandchildren camping on the east mountain. Richard is survived by his children Rich (Molly) Brotherson, Mount Pleasant; Kody (Christine) Brotherson, Nephi; Kaci (Stephen) Hardy, Mount Pleasant; and Kassie (Russell) Christensen, Orem; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Ellen (Steven) Goble and LuDean (Don) Parish. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 7, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mount Pleasant North Stake Center (461 N. 300 W.). A viewing will be held prior to services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., with a viewing Thursday, July 6th at Rasmussen Mortuary from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Mount Pleasant City Cemetery.

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