Brian Dale Jessop

Brian Dale Jessop "Pop" Brian Dale Jessop, "Pop", 60, loving husband, father, and grand-father passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on March 27, 2009, from complications of heart disease and exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam, which contributed to Scleroderma Disease and Diabetes. Brian was born on May 4, 1948, in Short Creek, Arizona, to Edson Porter Jessop and Leota Dockstader. Brian graduated from South High School in 1967. He joined the Navy and served his country honorably in Vietnam. He married Marianne Morrison in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Nov. 9, 1972, later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on July 1, 1992, after her death Sept. 21, 1991. He was also sealed to Linda Huntsman Knight on October 31, 1992. Brian later married Janet Bishop Lewis on March 25, 1995, in the Salt Lake Temple. Brian's top priority was his family and was willing to help anyone in need. He spent his career in restaurant design, which allowed him to travel and he found great joy in taking his family along. Brian is survived by his wife, Janet and children; Brian (Jen), Linda Scharf (Dave), Micah (Kristine), Daniel (Karla), Robyn White (Brian), Diana Stoker (Andrew), Kelly, and Dixie. Stepchildren; Craig Lewis (Heidi), Celesta Lewis and David Lewis. Siblings: Jay, Diana, Jeffery, Beck, Peggy, Donna, Terry, extended family members and 23 grandchildren that adored grandpa "Pop". Brian is preceded in death by his wives Marianne and Linda, son-in-law Jonathan Gemmil, siblings: Rosemary and Val, both parents and stepfather George Sanders. Funeral Services will be held Wed. April 1, 2009, 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview 2nd Ward, 2930 S. 2000 E. Evening viewing at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 S. Highland Dr. on Tues. March 31, 2009, from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the Grandview 2nd Ward. Interment Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted to help cover funeral costs.