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Brian Layton Obituary
After 37 bright and joyful years, Brian Christopher Layton, our Husband, our Father, our Brother, and our Friend, passed away in Mesa, Arizona, August 14, 2012. He burst into the world January 30, 1975 in Provo, Utah. He completed Mountain View High School, was thrilled with a 2 year LDS church mission in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, graduated from Arizona State University in Accountancy, and worked dutifully for his family as an accountant. He found Paula Prince, courted her, loved her, and was married October 11, 2003 in the Mesa Arizona Temple. His best friends were his adorable 3 year old son Max and his precious 8 month old son Jack. He was such a kind hearted, loving, and sensitive soul - we loved him because he first loved us, and guile was never found with him. He was always the best of us. He enjoyed being an Eagle Scout and was a Scout Leader where he shared his zeal for the outdoors - a hiker, climber, rappeller, skier, camper and wake boarder. Similarly, if it was a sport, he played it and loved it. His viewing will be held Sunday, August 19, 2012 from 6-8 pm, at Meldrum Mortuary, 52 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ. Services will be held on Monday, August 20, 2012 at 11:00 am at the LDS Mesa East Stake Center, 2228 E. Brown Rd., Mesa, AZ, with a viewing 1 hour preceding. A Brian Layton Memorial Fund at Desert Schools Credit Union has been created for his family - reference the last four digits, 3142. He will always be remembered by his cherished wife Paula Prince Layton, his two sons Max and Jack, his parents and siblings who love him - Clay and Barbara Layton, Tricia (Brian Weinert), Mark (Danielle), Michelle (Jeff Adams), and Stephen - and his grandparents Richard and Pat Michaud; 5 nieces and nephews, and loads of great and loving aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, and friends. He is already missed.
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Elizabeth and Brian Crow
September 5, 2012
Dear Layton Family,
I had the privilege of working with Brian at CFS with John Worsley. Brian was a pleasure to work with and I was greatly saddened to learn of his premature death. I will miss occassionally working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 24, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ryan Dickerson
August 23, 2012
Dear Layton family,
Brian was a great friend and I was honored to know him and enjoy his wonderful spirit. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kim Lockner SpeedFam Corporation
August 20, 2012
Dear Layton family, All of us at SpeedFam Corp. are saddened by the news of Brian's passing. I was fortunate enough to work with Brian for 2 years, even after our company moved to Chicago. He was kind, generous, funny and loved the challenges we threw his way. He will be greatly missed. I feel honored to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wendy Johnstone-Garritson
August 20, 2012
Brian(elder Layton) was one of my Zone leaders as a missionary. I have such fond, warm memories of one of the happiest times of life. He was so very kind and thoughtful he was a wonderful example to many and will be greatly missed.
L Rivera
August 20, 2012
Dear Paula,
I'm extremely sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your children and comfort you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Laura
David Merrill
August 20, 2012
Dear Layton Family. Although our families haven't been in contact for some time now, we want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. It brings some peace to know that Brian is ok and was most assuredly welcomed home with a loving hug from GG. --- David & Julie Merrill & family.
Reachel Bagley
August 19, 2012
Brian has left a beautiful legacy through his family. He accomplished the most important things in a brief life.
Kristina Lulloff Johnson
August 18, 2012
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Brian from high school and more recently as Paula's husband. One of the most genuine people. I will be praying for all of you at this difficult time. I hope you feel the Lords peace at this time.
Joy Penman
August 18, 2012
Dear Layton Family,
There are no words to express the sorrow Brian's passing has brought to all of us who were blessed to work with him. He was an amazing person who always went out of his way for others. It was so apparent how important his family and especially his wife and children were to him. He was so proud. May all of you find comfort in your memories, faith and each other. God bless and comfort all of you as you grieve for such a wonderful person.
Joy Penman
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Scott Fitch
August 18, 2012
Dear Layton Family,
I met Brian his senior year at Mountain View High School; I was his seminary teacher. I fell in love with Brian instantly and was able to enjoy a lot of activities outside of the classroom with him and my Brother, Jared -- we especially loved cliff jumping at "sycamore creek." I've got video of Brian's infectious smile as he re-serfaced having pulled off a perfect Flying Dutchman. I've worn a FDL (Fitch Deaton Layton) branded jacket and hat off and on for the last 20 years. Great memories of a great guy with a strong testimony, personality, and purpose! I wish I could attend his viewing / funeral; I'll be there in spirit and get a report from Jared. I'm sorry for your temporary loss.
Scott Fitch
August 18, 2012
Dear Layton Family...I just wanted to express how sorry I am for your. Brian was truly one of the nicest people I knew. I hope and pray that you can feel the Lords arms around you during this time of loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Paula and his boys right now!! If there is anything I can help with please let me know!! Lots of LOVE...Christy Stabler Vance
Matt Whitney
August 18, 2012
Dear Paula and Layton Family,
We were so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. We are so grateful for his friendship with Christian. We pray that you'll be blessed with an outpouring of the Spirit during this difficult time.
Love, Matt & Tanya Whitney
Bertrand and Kristin Coppee
August 18, 2012
Our hearts are broken that he was taken so soon. What a wonderful example to the youth in our ward - just an all around great man. He has touched so many lives.
Mark and Jean Whitney
August 18, 2012
Dear Laytons: Our thoughts have been with you from the time that Christian phoned us with the news of Brian's passing. We love Brian, and always will, not only because he has been such a constant, good friend to Christian, but also because he is such a good person. As Christian said in his email to us: "Brian has been a great friend to me. Good to his core." We love and appreciate you. May God be with all of your Family.
Love, Mark and Jean Whitney
Teresa Wickersham
August 18, 2012
Dear Stephen and Michelle...I am so terribly sorry to hear of the sudden passing of your brother. Be gentle and patient with yourself during your grieving and know in time, the pain will lessen but the memories will always live on.
victoria maccagno
August 18, 2012
" Now cracks a noble heart, Good night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest" (Shakespeare)
A light has been taken from us but the heavens shine even brighter now.
What a perfect example of what we all should aspire to.
You will be missed Brian Christopher Layton!
Clay and Barbara.....there are no words.
You remain in my thoughts and in my heart,
Victoria
August 18, 2012
Dear Laytons: Christian contacted us the morning after Brian's passing and our thoughts have been with you. Brian is and always has been dear to us, not just because he was a solid friend of Christian's, but because he was such a good person. As Christian expressed in his email to us: "Brian has been a great friend to me. Good to his core."
May God bless you and all of Brian's family with His spirit at this most difficult time. Love, Mark and Jean Whitney
Laurel Pothier Driggs
August 18, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. My love goes to the whole Layton family in this time of loss. I remember Brian as a friendly, happy person who always had a smile on his face. It was a pleasure to have known him and grow up in the 30th ward with him. My prayers will be with you all.
August 18, 2012
Dear Layton Family, our hearts have been saddened by the passing of Brian. He was always such a fine young man. we remember him so well. We pray that you will be comforted during this difficult time in your lives. Please give Paula our love. We will remember you in our prayers. Connie and Leon Fish. (Old 30th ward members).
Amy Jo Hadlock
August 18, 2012
Brian always brought a smile to my face. I could tell he loved being a father and husband.
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