Bryan Haskell

1974 - 2015

July 15, 1974 ~ July 18, 2015
Bryan Haskell--beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend--was taken from us suddenly in the early hours of Saturday, July 18, while walking his faithful companion, Burrito. Seldom separated in this life, they fittingly entered the next together.
Bryan and Burrito were inseparable from that day two years ago when Bryan went to the animal shelter to choose a dog, and the headstrong puggle with the soulful eyes and the curly tail chose him. When Bryan passed him by, Burrito would not be ignored and howled until he returned. Thus began an unbreakable bond.
Bryan was full of delightful contradictions. He was the baby of the family, but refused to quit growing until he towered over all of us. He was a private person, but had a smile that drew people to him. He was spiritual--a devout Elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints--but had a wonderful, irreverent sense of humor. He was regimented and disciplined, but loved the unpredictable thrill of a good horror movie. He was gentle and kind, but loved a good row on the hockey rink.
Bryan will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially his mother, of whom he took such loving care. Bryan's nurturing didn't stop there. When he and Burrito took their daily walk, Bryan always had a pocketful of treats for any other dog they encountered, and he was known to commit many acts of kindness for other retirees in the condos. Though he did his best to keep them anonymous, his sidekick's curly tail and distinctive howl were dead giveaways.
Bryan leaves behind his mother, Joan Nokes; his father, David Haskell; his sisters, Connie Nokes, Christie (Larry) Hawkes, Cindy (Mark) Moore, and Heidi (Jimmie) Noon; his brother Blaine (Allison) Haskell; 15 nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends too numerous to list; all of whom he deeply loved.
Bryan did not like to be fussed over and was adamant there be no funeral. He insisted he would only permit one if Iron Maiden's music was played in the chapel. We decided on a compromise. An open house will be held in the cultural hall at 4634 W Harman Dr, West Valley City, beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. Bryan would want you to dress casual, and don't be surprised if, at some point, you hear Iron Maiden's "Running Free" in the background.