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KAYSVILLE, UT-Monte J. Brough, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Monte was born June 11, 1939 in Randolph, Utah to Richard Muir and Gwendolyn Kearl Brough. Monte married his eternal companion, Lanette Barker, on August 30, 1962 in the Idaho Falls Temple. Monte's life was one of willing, faithful, and dedicated service. His genuine kindness and his entertaining sense of humor endeared him to all who knew him. His family was his pride and joy, and he found great happiness spending time with and supporting them. He loved hunting with his sons and traveling with his daughters.
Monte served as a missionary in the British Isles from 1959 to 1961. Upon his return, he earned a degree in mathematics and later a Masters Degree and Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Utah. He worked with computers and in management and eventually founded his own computer services company. He was the founding president of the United Way of Davis County.
Monte served in many Church leadership positions. From 1978 to 1981, he presided over the Minnesota Minneapolis Mission and had great love and gratitude for each of his missionaries. Monte was called to serve as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy in 1988. He served in the Presidency of that quorum from 1993-1998. He was the executive director of the Family History Department. During part of his time as general authority, he served as president of the Asia Area and North America Southeast Area. He was named General Authority Emeritus October 2007. He willingly dedicated his life to sharing the gospel and testifying of the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Monte is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lanette; seven children: Joseph (Emily) Brough, Dalene (Sid) Magill, Lanelle (Troy) Butterfield, Chris (Jessica) Brough, Mona (Chris) Andrus, Brian (Tora) Brough, Kami (Ty) Kilgore, 23 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, siblings: Kae Weston, Dick (Lola) Brough, Max (Rosanna) Brough, and Val (Virginia) Hanney. He is preceded in death by his parents, step-father, Lawrence Hanney, and brother-in-law, Ivan Weston.
Funeral services will be held Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Kaysville Utah West Stake Center, 270 W. Burton Lane, Kaysville, Utah. Friends may visit family on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Monday from 9 to 10:15 a.m. at the church. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com
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for Monte Brough
Kent Thomas
September 16, 2020
I think about Monte and the many ways that he impacted my life and my family. As his family, I hope you know how much I love and respect and am grateful for his influence and friendship. I am excited to see and speak to him again, as I know that you are. All of my love.
K Kariger
October 10, 2011
I have so many memories of Elder Brough from living down the street. Most of all the words he gave at my dad's funeral (Kent W.) hold me through a lot of days. He was a GREAT man. He will be truly missed!
Kent Thomas
October 2, 2011
I just heard of Monte's passing and am so sad that I could not express my thoughts and love to you all in person. I consider it an honor to have known Monte. He was a great boss, mentor and friend. He will be missed, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and feel his presence frequently.
Colleen Kelson Rogers
October 2, 2011
My love and prayers go out to the family of one who touched the life of my family in Minnesota. It is an honor to say that I knew Monte Brough.
September 28, 2011
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Helen Boyer
September 28, 2011
We were so sad to hear of the passing of Monte. Our love and prayers to all his family and friends. A great man and will certainly be missed by so many. Having said that, what a great life he led, how many of us can have that said about us.
Billy
September 28, 2011
Miss you
Zackery Jackson
September 27, 2011
I am eternally grateful for Elder Brough and his willingness to serve all around him. He gave me and my eternal companion the best advice ever as he sealed us in the Mt. Timpanogos temple Oct. 7
Dalene Rex Rowley
September 26, 2011
We send our love and condolences. I never met Elder Brough, but I understand he was a good friend of my father. I will forever appreciate an important lesson he taught my two oldest sons during a talk he gave several years ago in the Priesthood Session of General Conference. In it he mentioned an act of service rendered by my father, whom my boys have never met. Elder Brough couldn't have known they were listening that day, but his talk left an impression on all of us.
Bill Schroader
September 26, 2011
Whenever I think of the name Monte Brough, I think of a man of great intelligence, integrity, and spirituality. He was a wonderful Young Men’s advisor and Bishop while I was a youth. Every lesson he taught had us young men hanging on his every word. My father served as his executive secretary and he still talks about that experience today expounding on the great wisdom of Bishop Brough.
I remember the hand written letter’s I would get from Bishop Brough while serving my mission. One such letter had great counsel in teaching me the importance of scripture memorization. He told me of a goal that he had set when serving his mission to memorize a scripture a day. In doing this, he found that he had managed to memorize over 700 scriptures. In his letter he said, “… memorization does for the mind, what exercise does for the body.” Although I never memorized 700 scriptures myself, I found that taking this counsel to heart made me a better scholar of the scriptures and certainly made me a better missionary.
This man epitomizes the words from the song “Each Life That Touches Ours For Good”. His life truly is a testament the Lord’s own great mercy as he has profoundly touched my life for good.
Kevin & LeRae Hill
September 26, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family; Thank you for sharing your lives with ours in West Kaysville. The funeral today was a wonderful example of what can be accomplished in a family that is centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ. I would have liked to put my arm around all of you and tell you how much I loved and respected Monte. He was an inspiration to me as a young Elder's Quorum President when he was my Bishop, and gave me the faith to try great things. He was my role model when I had the chance to serve as a Bishop. He offered beautiful counsel to our children in the temple sealing rooms, and always just considered himself a humble friend. God bless you all as you continue to build on his legacy of faith and obedience.
John Fowler
September 26, 2011
Sister Brough and family,
Marie and I remember with fondness the time we were able to be together while Elder Brough served in the Seventy. While a temple assignment and previous work commitment has made it difficult to convey our feelings in person, we nevertheless want you to know of our deep love and respect for Elder Brough and of our prayers for you and your family in the days ahead. We are comforted, as surely you must be, in the knowledge that he is busy again in service to the Lord.
Christian & Alice Benson
September 26, 2011
Dear Joe and Emily,
We were saddened to hear of Brother Brough's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We think of you often and miss you in our ward family.
Love, Christian and Alice Benson
Ruth Naylor
September 25, 2011
Dear Lanette,
It is with love that I remember my dear Bishop Brough and you and all the love you offered me during some tumultuous years. Thank you so much. I enjoyed our visits, our laughter, our good talks. I am happy for the many sweet memories I have of you both.
I love you,
Ruth Naylor (Hamblin)
September 25, 2011
Dear Sister Brough,
I just wanted to share with you my thoughts about Elder Brough. I was serving as a missionary in Hong Kong in 1990-1992 when you were there. We had many occasions to listen to Elder Brough's teaching. I learned to love him. Thank you for your dedicated service and inspiration to me.
Brother Alan Crandall
tammy boyce
September 25, 2011
my dear lanette how i have loved and admired you both for so many years. it has been since moms funeral where he spoke that i have seen you. i also have many wonderful memories of a terrific laurel leader who made me feel loved. please know at this time i love you. hugs tammy jensen boyce
Aida Valderrabano
September 25, 2011
Querida Hna. Brough, soy misionera de Soporte FamilySearch Latinoamerica, siento mucho la perdida de un Lider de Historia Familiar como lo fué el Elder Brough, pero tambien sé que tenemos promesas de nuestro Padre Celestial y sé que ustedes se reunirán nuevamente como familias y podrán seguir siendo felices.. sé de estas cosas y no tengo duda de ellas.. mi mas sentido pesame Hna. Brough.
September 25, 2011
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Mary Goodson Miller
September 24, 2011
I was always proud to call him family. The last time I saw him in person was at my Mother's funeral. (Pearl Brough Goodson.) We will forever be proud to call him family. We send our heartfelt condolences to the family.
September 24, 2011
Dear Sister Brough,Virjean and I came to Minnesota in 1966 and worked with Elder Brough while you both served as Mission President and again later when we served in the St. Paul Minnesota Temple.We send our love and condolances at the passing of a great leader and friend.
Kayland and Virjean Call, Webster, Minnesota
Randy Bryson
September 24, 2011
Dear Sis. Brough,I join with others to express my condolances and love at Elder Brough's passing. He mentored me as a very green director of FamilySearch.org and was the guiding inspiration of that foundational moment. I too mourn the passing of a dear friend and hero. May the Spirit comfort and strenghten you at this time, we pray.
Linda Archibald
September 24, 2011
Dear Lanette: May you find peace and comfort in family, friends, memories of joyful service -- and in gospel promises.
Ivan Mendez
September 24, 2011
Estimada Familia Brough
se le va extrañar mucho por las enseñanzas y inspiracion en el trabajo de la obra Genealogica, fue un gran ejemplo
September 24, 2011
Dear Lanette and family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your eternal companion. May sweet memories and the peace of our Savior bring comfort and joy at this difficult time.
Love from "old" neighbors,
Denis, Kent, Gene and Connie(Hepworth) Ashton
A greatful Elder
September 24, 2011
I want to express my Love and appreciation to the Brough family. Pres Brough was a fair, honest, and well grounded man. As a mission President, he taught many things. Most of what I learned from him, was through his integrity, his example and his desire to do things the right way. He gave me his Business card as he concluded his mission and had me promise I would keep it in my wallet and contact him if I ever needed to. About a year ago or so... the card retired from my wallet and now is is safe keeping.. torn, worn, tattered and illegible, yes... but the strength of that card is stronger than steal. He taught me to truly serve is to love. I had a companion that had tested several elders and when I asked why I was with him, he told me to teach him what love was, how to love and to love him. When I asked why me, he said so you can learn what love is, how to love and to be loved. Then he challenged me to find 3 things a day that my companion did that was great, focus on them and compliment him for it. The first several weeks.. I had to search hard, and my companion did not believe me... I kept going. by the end of our time together, the transformation had taken place, not only for my companion, but for me. and today, some 30 years later, I realize had I not learned that lesson, I would not have been prepared to show up for my beloved wife in the way she needed. Thank you Pres Brough, for seeing and knowing the lesson I needed to learn, to prepare to become the husband I needed to be.
Blaine Flinders
September 24, 2011
I have never known a better man. He was a great influence in my life and a wonderful example for all of us.
Shauna Williams
September 23, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family,
Our hearts were broken when we learned of Monte's passing. He was such a great man who led by example.
He loved his family a lot and it was fun listening to him talk about his association with Dappy and Byrd. I remember the fun times at Bear Lake for the family reunions.
May the Lord comfort you during this time of sorrow and know we will see each other again.
Love,
Kim and Shauna (Kearl) Williams
Sandy Brinkerhoff
September 23, 2011
Sister Brough, I was very saddened to hear about the death of President Brough. I have always valued the time I was able serve my mision with both of you. I remember with great fondess the care you took of me and Sister Kirby after our car accident. He was a great mission president and a greeat example to all of us missionaries. My prayers are with you. Sandy Binkerhoff
September 23, 2011
Sister Brough and Family:
Please know how much I love and admire President Brough, you, and your family! My condolences and prayers go out to your family. As a young missionary with little or no church background, you took me under your wings and taught me what it meant to be a missionary, as well as how to serve in the Church when I returned home. I am forever grateful that the Lord called me to serve under such an AMAZING Mission President and his family!!!
Love,
(Elder) Mark Smith
September 23, 2011
Dear Sister Brough - You and Monte have been a great mentor for me over the years. You were always so gentle with each other and your love for each other radiated between you. My sympathy to you and your family and thank you for the great example you have shown. Pennie Gray Hutchinson
Will Dell
September 23, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family,
It was my privilege to serve as your Home Teacher while living in Kaysville. May the Spirit comfort you in your loss. I will always be eternally grateful for the service Bishop Brough unselfishly gave to my family.
Clyde Triptow
September 23, 2011
Dear Sister Brough and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences concerning the passing away of Elder Brough. The dedicated influence of a loving husband, father, and patriarch is a significant matter.
Elder Brough lived the life worth living, as an exemplar servant of the Lord. Elder Brough will be greatly missed by many people.
May the Lord's blessings of comforting solace, continual peace, and abiding love sustain you and your family members during this difficult time of mourning. May you and your family walk the path of bereavement with an enduring eternal perspective of the happy family reunion to come in a far brighter place.
Sincerely,
Clyde and Amelia Triptow
Dee Rees
September 23, 2011
Brough Family: We greatly enjoyed the association of our families over the years
Steve Runyan
September 23, 2011
Dear sister Brough and family just want to say my thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always hold dear the memories and lessons learned during my mission from pre. Brough and sis Brough.
Chad Brough
September 22, 2011
Dear Aunt Lanette & Family,
Wow with sadness but with gradittude and greatfulness in our hearts Becky & I with Scotty want to share with you our love and appreciation for this great Uncle and Servant of the lord. Uncle was a great uncle a great friend and yes a great hero and role model. We love you and are greatful for you.
JAN WHITAKER
September 22, 2011
Lanette and Family - how tender my heart is for each and all of you. Monte was such a wonderful, kind man - how we will miss him. Many times of have listened to the recording of Kent's funeral and the words that he spoke in his behalf. Many, many times of have thought of the evening in your living room as he counseled with us after Kent left. I will always have a place in my heart for him and the way he nurtured our family as our Bishop, and most of all - as our friend and neighbor. Can you imagine the reunion that he and Kent are having - with Betty Bishop playing the piano - oh how Monte will be missed!!! Please know that you are in our prayers and that we love you so!!! Jan Whitaker and Family (Morgan, Utah)
Keith & Ione Heine
September 22, 2011
Sister Brough & Family,
It is with a very heavy heart that I begin to express my deepest condolences! Words fail to express how much our prayers plead for the Lord's peace to pour down upon you! President Brough was indeed a mentor and one who always showed me his love as he was a true example of the Savior. Please know of my deepest love for all of you!
Gary Myer
September 22, 2011
Dear Sister Brough and Family, I was surprised and saddened to hear of the loss of Elder Brough. He was such an influence on me during my mission. He taught me so much. I was so blessed to know him during those two years. My heart goes out to you and your family.
September 22, 2011
Dear Brough family, We are saddened at your loss, We have the opportunity to know two of his sons Brian and Chris and their families. It is obvious that as good of people these two sons turned out there had to be plenty of love and kindness within the family. This reflects on the kind of person Bro Brough was and Sis Brough is. We are thankful to have a little touch of Bro and Sis Brough in our lives, with knowing their sons. Our condolence and love, The Adamson's (Brigham City)
Travis & Denise Hill
September 22, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family, I pray Heavenly Father will comfort you at this time. I am forever indebted to Bishop and Elder Brough for his love and guidance. Even when Matt Hyde and I made Dalene cry at road show practice and Bishop Brough caught us in the foyer of the Kaysville Tabernacle afterwards. It is a fond memory now, but we were scared straight by his righteous indignation then. I'll never forget he and Elder Carmac showing us precious church archives and riding home to Kaysville with him and Chris discussing his upcoming general conference talk. Not to mention performing mine and my wife's sealing, including the tender caring he showed to my wife's non-LDS parents afterward. Forever grateful to all my friends of the Brough family.
Nathan W. Campbell
September 22, 2011
Dear Brough Family - You don't know me, but I was once a young Ward Mission Leader in SLC in 2002. I attended a Missionary Conference one evening where Elder Brough spoke. I was so touched by his warm testimony of the Savior. It helped me in my own Missionary labors. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
Susan Dunford
September 22, 2011
Dear President Brough - we love you and will miss you. Dear Sister Brough, our hearts are sad with you and for you. We love you and your whole wonderful family and pray for your hearts to be filled with comfort and good memories. Much love to you, Tom and Susan Dunford
Glen & Cindy Davis
September 22, 2011
Dear Sister Brough and Family,
It is difficult to find the adequate words to appropriately express the depth of our love for your family. Elder Brough and you touched my life more deeply than I have the ability to express. He was a terrific mission president who guided and sheperded each missionary with love and kindness. I will be eternally grateful for the privilege to serve under his leadership. Please accept our condolences during this time of bereavement for you and your family. We love you and appreciate your excellent example to us over the years.
Alan Mann
September 22, 2011
Dear Brough family,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of Elder Brough. While Executive Director of Family History, he lead us in launching the FamilySearch website, which has blessed the lives of millions. He was a dynamic leader, loved by many. Our sympathy and prayers go out to you.
Marvin and Elsie Halliday
September 22, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family ~
We're so sorry to hear of Monte's passing and offer our condolences. When Monte and I were companions in England, we had many wonderful experiences. His dedication, testimony, and were inspiring to me, and I told him I was sure he'd be a General Authority one day. A humble and kind missionary, he was loved by all he met.
Elsie and I have enjoyed the times we interacted with your family and pray for your comfort during this time of temporary loss. May the Lord continue to bless you and yours ~
Tary Crossley
September 22, 2011
My heart is saddened as yours. President Brough was the master teacher. I learned so much as a missionary and that influence has made my life so much better. He was the example that I and I am sure the other missionaries in the great Minnesota mission, wanted to be like. My families prayers are with you.
Ron Watkins
September 22, 2011
Dear Sis. Brough and Family,
I am saddened by the loss of Pres. Brough. He was an inspiring and wonderful mission president. His example and teachings still shape my life today. He had a powerful influence on my life.
May God bless your family through this difficult time. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Matt & Sharon Gosney
September 22, 2011
Brough Family,
Elder Brough was one of the finest examples I ever knew of a righteous priesthood holder and loving father and husband. Next to my own father there was none else I held in higher regard. His example steels my resolve to be better; I'm not sure what greater measure there is of a life.
Tami Patterson
September 22, 2011
Dear Brough Family,
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Brother Brough was a wonderful man. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tami Patterson (friend of Lanell and Troy)
Susan Smith
September 22, 2011
Dear Brough Family -
I was so sad to hear of Monte's passing. I have very fond memories of him. What a great man! My prayers are with each of you.
Susan Baxter Smith
Norman Mayhew
September 22, 2011
Shortly after Monte returned from his British mission I acted inappropriately in Sunday school. The result was Monte and his best friend Dale (?) Rex team teaching the teenagers of Randolph. Brother Rex died shortly after and between them they taught me to trust the Lord's promptings. Having known him at that time was critical in my life. May I express my sympathies’ to the family and fellow classmates Val and Max and thank God again for Monte. A fellow class member and I counted the number of stake presidents and bishops that were similarly touched on that occasion and were surprised at the number.
Sandy Kitchen-Preece
September 22, 2011
Dalene,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is with you.
Tracy & Mary Breinholt
September 22, 2011
Dalene & Sid,
We send you our love and prayers. Your Dad was a wonderful example to so many, our family included. We miss you guys so much. Times like this make the miles unbearable!
Love,
V. Dallas Merrell
September 22, 2011
I consider Monte one of my choicest friends. Our years together in related callingss have been highlights of my life. He and Lynette are Celelstial souls. Future days ahead when we can work together again are the focus of great expectations. Bless each of you as you prepare for those future days of reunion.
September 22, 2011
Dear Lanette and Family,
I can't begin to express my love and admiration for Monte. He was a mentor, teacher, and true friend to me. It was such an honor to have served with him in the the Seventy and Family History Department. My life was made much better and more useful by Monte's influence in it. Thank you for the years of faithful and devoted service you each have given.
I know some of the road you are now asked to walk. At times it will be very lonely, but the Lord does not leave us without comfort, peace, and assurance. This is particularly true when one such as Monte has been called elsewhere. May you feel an abundance of the Lord's Spirit in these moments of parting and farewell. Your faith in the Savior will bring answers to your questions and company in your lonliness.
With love and respect,
Elder and Sister Dennis B. Neuenschwander
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