Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Brian Cantrell Obituary
Brian Dean Cantrell
September 12, 1960 - March 13, 2024
PHILOMATH - Brian Dean Cantrell, 63, of Philomath OR, passed away on Wednesday March 13, 2024 from complications due to diabetes. His father Ken Cantrell was by his side.
Brian was born on September 12, 1960 to Kenneth and Myrna Cantrell in Corvallis, OR. A lifelong Willamette Valley resident, he attended school in Corvallis and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1978. Brian greatly enjoyed riding and racing dirt bikes in his youth. He played football at CHS and was on city league basketball and baseball teams. Later his interest shifted to golf, hunting, and fishing.
Brian bought Cantrell Trucking in 2000 when his father retired, and he successfully ran the trucking business until he retired in 2022.
An animal lover, Brian always had dogs by his side.
Preceded in death by his mother, Myrna Cantrell. He is survived by his son, Jacob Cantrell of Philomath; father, Kenneth Cantrell of Corvallis; sister, Marcia Cantrell of Corvallis; nephew, Andrej Opsahl of Corvallis.
At his request, no service will be held.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Brian Cantrell
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Brian Cantrell's name
Memorial Events
for Brian Cantrell
How to support Brian's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Brian Cantrell's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
