Brent Peterson Ellis

Brent Peterson Ellis

LAYTON a€" Our beloved husband and father Brent Peterson Ellis passed away suddenly, May 19, 2007 due to natural causes.

Born in Logan, Utah to LeGrande Clark and Marilyn Peterson Ellis on November 13, 1953, Brent was the oldest of their seven children. He attended Logan High School where he excelled in athletics. As a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in the Great Australia West Mission. He later graduated from Utah State University. Brent has been employed at L-3 Communications for the past 24 years.

Brent married the love of his life, Robin Williams, on April 8, 1982, in the Salt Lake Temple. They settled in Layton, where they raised their three wonderful children, Aaron (24), Breanna (22), and Jared (20). Brent was an amazing husband and father and his entire life was spent in the pursuit of his family''s happiness. His great love for them was felt in everything he did.

Brent served in many capacities in the church, including as Bishop of the Layton Kays Creek Ward (1991-1996). He had a strong testimony and his incredible spirit was felt by all. Brent touched the lives of everyone he met. He was an incredible son, brother, and friend to countless numbers of people. He was a pillar of light and strength to everyone around him. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed and our lives will be forever blessed because of our time spent with him. We have peace knowing that he is continuing his work and preparing for the great day when we will be reunited for the eternities.

Brent is survived by his wife, Robin (Layton) and three children Aaron, Breanna and Jared (Currently Serving in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo East Mission). He is also survived by his parents, LeGrande and Marilyn Ellis, and siblings LuAnn (Tom) Willmore, Logan; Janet Maw, Logan; Clark (Shannon) Ellis, Tremonton; Julie (Lance) Haycock, Roy; Scott (Karen) Ellis, Layton; Jason (Jessica) Ellis, Layton; and many other loving family members.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 24, 2007 at 11 a.m. at the Kays Creek Chapel 2435 E. 1500 No. Layton. Friends and family may call Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.

Interment, Lindquist''s Memorial Park at Layton, 1867 No. Fairfield Road.