Brett Hal Wamsley

Brett Hal Wamsley was born August 9, 1998 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Hal Wamsley and Lisa Wilcox Wamsley. He was welcomed into the family home with three sisters and one brother. Brett was raised in Layton, Utah, attending North Layton Jr. High and Northridge High School. To say he was academically gifted would be an understatement. Through Jr. High and High School, he never had anything but straight A’s. In high school he found an interest in the clay pottery world, spinning clay, and making things with his hands. It wouldn’t surprise you to know the instructor in high school said he was the most talented he had ever taught.

Brett was an avid snow boarder and loved to carve the mountain and the terrain park. A couple ill-advised mid-air summersaults resulted in knee surgery with a torn ACL. Likewise, he was very adept in and loved to skateboard. There were always a few broken skateboards laying around in the garage of the house.

Upon graduating from Northridge, he was awarded the presidential scholarship to attend Weber State. During his time there, he earned the recognition of the Chemistry/organic chemistry student of the year. The following year he was named the zoology student of the year. He was admired and trusted by the professors at Weber that he was involved in, teaching in the cadaver lab, teaching younger students about the physiology and the human body.

Truly to no one’s surprise, he was honored to be the Valedictorian of the college of science at Weber State University. The speech he gave as Valedictorian at graduation was, as you would expect, perfection as he discussed his experiences at the university. And to those Professors who formed a close personal relationship with him, mentored him, know he spoke of you often and cared for you. Our family is very grateful for the time you spent with him.

Almost equal to is intelligence was his sense of humor and quick wit. He had a gift of charm, his sense of humor was hilarious. The kid you thought was quiet and reserve could leave you laughing and smiling at his quick-witted comments and sayings.

In addition to his father Hal, Brett is survived by his sisters Brianna (Tom), Sagan (Bryan), Alyssa (Nick) and brother Jacob (Heidi). Uncle Brett has six nephews and nieces. Brett was preceded in death by his Mother Lisa, who passed in April of 2024. He was constantly by her side assisting in the period of time before her passing.

Although not family per-se, but the circle of friends that shared life with Brett, who always showed up when there was something important in his life, you were as close as brothers to him. And you too should be considered survivors. Please know the Wamsley family will always care about you and be there for you.

Rest in peace Bubba, may you experience tranquility and happiness. Love you tons forever and always. You’re right, we will see you soon.

Dad

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit with family on Monday from 10 to 11 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.