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Preston Burns Brimhall
1922 - 2018
Preston Burns Brimhall
1922 - 2018
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BORN
1922
DIED
2018
Preston Brimhall Obituary
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Darlene Gertsch
January 5, 2025
I'm remembering my dear Uncle Press, his beautiful wife Betty, and their lovely family. He was a great man and will always be remembered. Blessings, Darlene
Burns Brimhall
December 16, 2020
Never met Preston, but sad for his passing.
Jim Fogg
January 3, 2020
He was our Pocatello Haigh School Basketball Coach 1952-55. More than a COACH many of us Admired and respected him as an Outstanding Person in our lives. Several of us ( Jim Fogg, Buck MacGillivray and Gary Cahoon) stayed in touch with him our entire lives. The three of us spoke with him many times in his later years. Not too many young boys have the honor of keeping track of their Coach and Mentor their whole life. He was Truly a Guide to us forever. Our love to his Dear Family. I hope his Family has a chance to see how much we cared for him.
February 28, 2018
Dear Cousins Diane, Barry and Kelly,
I just heard the news today that your dear father passed away last month.
Uncle Press and Aunt Betty were so very precious to our family during those years that you lived in Pocatello. Our mother, Lucile Brimhall Gertsch, just loved her younger brother and his beautiful wife.
My sons and I send our love and blessings to you all.
Your cousin, Darlene Gertsch
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January 24, 2018
My basketball coach at Pocatello High School. Much respected, life long memories. Gary Cahoon
Jim Fogg
January 23, 2018
To OUR POCATELLO HIGH BASKETBALL COACH
1952 to 1955. He taught all of us so much more than B.B. In those years. He was always an EXAMPLE of how we should lead our lives. We never forgot him as we traveled our plot in life. He was always the BEST COACH EVER.
We called him several times in his later years.
He was definitely OUR HERO in Life.
Jim Fogg. Buck Mac Gillivray. Gary Cahoon
January 13, 2018
Jim and I send our condolences on the passing of your father, grandfather,great grandfather and brother. He was a very good man that we respected greatly but I have some very specials stories I will share when we have time. My Best Wishes to you all. Jim and Nancy Howard
Coleen Poulsen
January 13, 2018
To Cousin Pres and Betty's children
This is Coleen Poole Poulsen, Uncle Walt Pooles daughter. We want express our sympathy at the passing of your wonderful father. We loved him and Betty very much. I remember visiting at Uncle Harrys home with my parents and loving Uncle Harry and and Ann so much. Your father was so kind and so patient and good to his dear wife. She was a light in our life. I wish we could get better acquainted. I would love to have your addresses. We live at 1055 E. 900 So # 82 St. George, Utah. 84790. If ever you are in our area please call us at 801 557 2298-. And lets get acquainted. May the Lord bless you at this time. Love, R. Kay and Coleen Poole Poulsen.
Bruce & Susan Cook
January 12, 2018
One of the best men we ever meet, so Christlike and gentle. He will be truly missed.
Ranae Walker
January 12, 2018
Diane and David,
Wo are so sorry for your loss. You and your family were so blessed to have you dad for so many years. We know you will miss miss him but his spirit will be with you always.
May Good bless and be with you always.
Love Jerry and Ranae Walker
David Metcalf
January 12, 2018
I send my deepest condolences to Diane and David Mordecai on the passing of their father (in law). My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracie Green
January 11, 2018
I'm so sorry to hear of Preston's passing even though he lived a very full life. My Grandma is Afton Green and I remember Preston and Betty coming to Grandma's house in Roberts to visit her all the time when I was a kid. She would call him Pres and usher him and Betty into the house and first thing she would ask him is if she could get them a bite to eat. Betty would always tell her no, they just came to visit, not eat. Well if they didn't eat then she always sent them home with a care package of her home made rolls, a bottle of fruit and maybe a dead chicken (ready to be cooked of course). I have missed seeing him since Grandma passed away. He was always dressed so nice and he had such a kind voice. She will be so glad to see him now that he has passed to her side. Love to you all from Tracie, Gina and Zane Green
Robert
January 11, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the comforting promise at Hosea 13:14 bring you strength at this difficult time.
Rich Ballou
January 10, 2018
Preston Brimhall was one of the best and kindest men I've ever met. I had the privilege in recent years to visit with him every few months. He always made me feel like I was the most important person in the world. He would even remember specific details about my family. He was so sharp and full of vigor I thought he would live forever. I so looked forward to our visits and I will greatly miss them, and him.
Ned Sweat
January 10, 2018
We heard such good things about President Brimhall from his daughter Diane. We had the opportunity of serving with Diane at the Idaho Falls Family History Library. We send our best wishes to all of your family. God bless you at this time. With Love from Ned & Anna Jean Sweat
Ned Sweat
January 10, 2018
Diane
We wish to express our condolences to you and your family. It is never easy no matter what age of the passing. There is rejoicing in Heaven as he is greeted by family there.
May you feel the comfort and joy provided by our Savior.
Anna Jean and I express our love to you and David. May angels watch and support you.
Shelley Heer Moser
January 10, 2018
Brother and Sister Brimhall were great examples to me and my family in our Idaho Falls Ward. They were good friends, kind, compassionate, and giving Christlike love. I'm thankful for their service, and grateful to have known them.
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