Bryan Franklin Borjesson

1937 - 2016

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

Bryan Borjesson Obituary

Bryan Franklin Borjesson died quietly in his Fairbanks home on Tuesday, May 31, 2016. He was born Oct. 7, 1937, in Washougal, Washington, and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Camas High School and moved to Fairbanks to join his brothers and father. Bryan received his engineering bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Alaska.
Bryan lived and worked in Fairbanks for 60 years and was a professional engineer and owner of Borjesson Consulting Engineers. He was proud of his involvement with the North Slope oil startup, university construction, private and commercial property inspections and innovative cold climate engineering.
Bryan enjoyed anything to do with guns and was a skilled gunsmith. He loved to camp and to cruise with the love of his life, Betty. He was a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Elks, a life member of the Pioneers of Alaska and a private pilot.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eric Stanley and Ina Mae; brothers Gordon Stanley and Clarence Harry; and step-son John Albrecht.
Bryan is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter Dawn (Glenn), of Juneau; son Thor, of Washougal, Washington; step-daughter Oki, of Fairbanks; and step-grandchildren Kristina and John.
A family memorial service will be held later and his ashes scattered near his childhood home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Betty Madson Scholarship Fund at the University of Alaska or charity of your choice.
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Published by Daily News-Miner on Jun. 6, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Bryan Borjesson

14 Entries

Gary Newman

June 19, 2016

I worked with Bryan during my energy conservation days decades ago and had a good conversation with him a year ago when I ran for the GVEA Board of Directors. I always came away enlightened with his enthusiasm.

Renée Kappen

June 13, 2016

My dear, dear Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. I know Bryan's spirit will remain with you to give you courage and support until you meet again. You must treasure the memories of the time you had together here. John will enjoy him until it is time for all of you to be reunited.
Love,
Renée

Christina

June 8, 2016

I was lucky enough to care for Bryan in his final weeks. My thoughts are with his lovely wife Betty, his caring son Thor, and the rest of his family I did not have a chance to meet. Bryan's stubbornness drove me crazy the first day I met him. But by day two, he completely won me over. Throughout the next few weeks I got to know Bryan and I truly admired that same stubbornness and his strength all the way until his flight home. He's someone you can't forget. His laugh and his final words to me as he left my hospital will stick with me. I am so happy he made it home.

June 8, 2016

Condolences to the family.
Bart Taylor

June 8, 2016

I have known Bryan since we were working on our Master's at the University. He was always fair and honest. He was an asset to the community.

Ed Clarke

June 8, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Bryan's family. I worked for Bryan in the early 80's at King Steel, Inc., Air Design & Analysis, and Bryan Borjesson Consulting.

Bryan was a wonderful boss and friend. He was our photographer at my wedding and reception.

He had the guys in the shop at King Steel fabricate a great meat cutting table for us to process game meat. I'll never forget him saying to Make it solid, it needs to hold up to Sonny throwing a moose quarter onto the table! We still use it to this day.

Dee & Sonny King, North Pole, Alaska

Pamela Throop

June 7, 2016

Bryan was an original. He always had a smile and words of wisdom if you were down. I could always count on him. He was more than a business associate, he was a friend.

June 7, 2016

Bryan will be missed. He had a great sense of humor. He had great passion about his work and the direction of our community and state.

Very sad to hear this news.

Rich Kelley

June 6, 2016

Condolences to Betty. Bryan was a great guy and touched a lot of peoples lives. He deserved to be happy these past couple of years and was fortunate to have you.

Sophie & Gil Gutierrez

June 6, 2016

Our condolences to Bryan's family - I have known Bryan since the late 50s and worked with him in the early 70s. He attended our wedding in 1974. He will be missed.

Bill Pike

June 6, 2016

Our condolences to Bryan's family. I knew him well while in my 40 year consulting mechanical engineering career here in Fairbanks. A great man and he will be missed. Bill and Marsha Pike

doug welton

June 6, 2016

I'm sure gonna miss you bryon. i appreciated all our years working together. you never lost your common sense approach to a home inspection , and for that i am forever grateful.

Mary Lou Cady

June 6, 2016

Bryan, what a guy. I worked with Bryan while I was selling Real Estate. He was always there to help with reports, good advice and ways to fix a problem. He will be missed by all. Thank you Bryan. WHAT A GUY! WHAT A FREIND!
Mary Lou Cady

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