Pettit, Richard and June June 23, 1918 ~ April 5, 2011
Dick, as he was known by friends and family, lived an exemplary life. He lived in Salt Lake City until 1931, when he moved to Los Angeles, California. He served a successful mission to the New England states and then enlisted in the Army Air Force in 1942 to become a part of World War II. During that time, he flew B-24 bombers and survived harrowing experiences as a prisoner of war. These events shaped his life in making him the great man he became.
In his many church callings, one of his greatest blessings was being a youth advisor and bishop to the singles in his ward and stake callings in Glendale, California for over 20 years. He had a positive influence on many lives.
He is survived by his sweet wife, June Aileen; his sister, Phyllis Whitchurch, of Salt Lake City; his children Richard Junius Pettit (wife Hilda, deceased); Barbara Parady (husband, John); Cheryl Apgar; Robert Pettit (wife, Lori); and daughter-in-law Kelly Pettit (wife of Bryan Pettit, deceased). His numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the joy of his life. Grandpa's tall tales will be fondly remembered by all.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 11:00 am, with a viewing from 9:30 - 10:30 am, at the Bloomington 6th Ward Chapel located at 3519 Manzanita, in St. George. Interment will take place immediately following the service at the Tonaquint Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LDS Missionary Fund
A
choice and stalwart man, Bryan Lee Pettit, was called home to his
Heavenly Father on August 19, 1998, while returning home from a family
reunion in Southern Utah. He was 52 years old.
Bryan
was born April 10, 1946 in Glendale, California, a son of Richard J.
and June A. Pettit. He married Kelly Cloward on August 16, 1971 in the
Salt Lake LDS Temple. Bryan excelled in his studies, and worked hard to
obtain the highest degree available to him, a Doctorate in Education,
which he received at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. Bryan
taught as a professor at both California State University at San
Bernardino and the University of Phoenix. Through the years, he touched
the lives of many of his students. He had a passion for teaching, and he
loved the interaction he had with his students and with his work
associates.A faithful and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints, Bryan had an unshakable testimony of his Savior
Jesus Christ. He served diligently in many callings in the church, but
most recently as 2nd Counselor in the Riverside, California Stake
Presidency. He was dearly loved and respected by people everywhere, and
touched the lives of all that were privileged to have known him. He will
be greatly missed.
Although
Bryan lived and served well, and accomplished many great things in his
life, his family was nearest and dearest to his heart and was his
crowning joy. His example as a husband and a father was unmatched. He
brought a sense of unity, joy, and faith into his home which is rare
among families, and he created a tremendous and inspiring legacy to be
followed by all. Generations forevermore will rise up and call him
blessed.
Bryan
is survived by his wife, Kelly Cloward Pettit, Riverside, CA. They are
the parents of six children: a son, Bryan Lee Pettit Jr. and wife Dawn
Whetten Pettit, Sandy, UT; a son, Douglas Cloward Pettit, Sandy, UT; a
daughter, Lynsey Pettit Butler, wife of Bret Paul Butler, Provo, UT; a
son, Thomas Cloward Pettit; a daughter Julie Pettit; and a son, Matthew
Cloward Pettit, Riverside, CA. They are the grandparents of one
grandson, Tyler Bryan Pettit, age one, Sandy, UT. He is also survived by
his parents, Richard J. and June A. Pettit, St. George, UT; his
father-in-law, Wells P. Cloward, Spanish Fork, UT; two brothers, Richard
J. Pettit Jr. and Robert C. Pettit; two sisters, Barbara Pettit Parady
and Cheryl Pettit Apgar; a brother-in-law, Sherman L. Cloward; and a
sister-in-law, Connie Cloward Parsons.
Note: They
were boating at Lake Powell. As they drove home the vehicle he was
driving pulling the boat started to have mechanical problems. He sent
Kelly and the kids home in the other car and he nursed the vehicle
along. He stopped in Stateline (Primm) because it was late and got a
room. There he had a heart attack and it took too long for the
paramedics to get there from Las Vegas.
Pettit, Bryan Lee
Church News Nov 16, 1996: RIVERSIDE
CALIFORNIA STAKE: (Oct. 20, 1996) President - G. Michael Grant, 50,
attorney and partner with Best, Best & Krieger; succeeding Larry
Bedhaine; wife, Christine Rae Berkey Grant. Counselors - Don R. Inskeep,
55, assistant district attorney; wife, Claudia Ruth Brown Inskeep. Bryan L. Pettit, 50, professor at California State University at San Bernardino; wife, Kelly Cloward Pettit.
