Douglas Macdonald Bryant Obituary (1927 - 2015)

Douglas Bryant Douglas MacDonald Bryant passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 3, 2015 at the age of 87. He is survived by his loving eternal companion Ann Jones Bryant and 5 loving daughters: JoAnn (Leland) Pace, Cari Bryant, Daren (Bradley) Kortsen, Jennifer (Derek) Jarvis, and Angela (Paul) Sorensen; as well as by his sister Margo Fisher and his brothers David Bryant and Daniel Bryant. He was preceded in death by his brother John Bryant and sisterPriscilla Eames. Doug was raised in the idyllic childhood setting of So. Freeport Maine enjoying Casco Bay and he delighted in returning throughout his life especially when his entire posterity could be with him. He learned valuable lessons while working on the Talbot farm in So. Freeport and on the Kalakala Ferry in Seattle, Washington. He served in the US Army from 1946 to 1949 and spent two years in Japan. Following his discharge he attended the University of Utah. He moved to Las Vegas in 1953 and began a long career in heavy equipment and underground pipeline construction. He soon met the love of his life, Ann, and they were married in Brigham City, Utah in 1955. His career spanned 34 years with much of it working for TAB and NewCom Construction as superintendent and later business owner. He loved being a part of and seeing the growth of the Las Vegas Valley. He served many years as Scoutmaster where he influenced and uplifted many young men. In his service in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints he opened and worked in the Las Vegas Cannery for several years, served a two year mission with his wife Ann in Alaska and worked in the Las Vegas Temple. He served in Bishoprics and worked for decades on the High Council for many stake presidents. It was said of him "If you want something done, give it to Doug!" He leaves behind a legacy of "work hard" and "do your best" for his 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and untold numbers of those who worked with him, for him, admired, respected, and loved him. Those who knew him will always remember him as one that was quick with a genuine smile, a thumbs up, and a "hey there buddy" said with his strong deep voice. He will be dearly missed. Services will be held Saturday, March 7 at 11:00am at 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Visitation will be Friday, March 6 from 5:00-7:00pm and Saturday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 at 3400 W. Charleston Blvd. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 9 at 11:00am in Brigham City, Utah. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. ServiceGraveside , March 9, 2015 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, UT 84302 March 9, 2015