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Trent Barry Bright
1963 - 2012
Trent Barry Bright
1963 - 2012
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Trent Bright Obituary
Trent is survived by his Mother, Donna Seely Bright Linford (Golden), his sister Beki Alder (Mark) and brother Tai Bright (Vickie) and his nieces, Jesica, Abby, Tarisa, Kelci, Lakyn, Hannah and nephews Dannon and Zac and his dog Jackpot.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow." We love you and will miss you dearly until we meet again.
Dena
October 8, 2023
I know it's been a long time since Trent passed, but I wanted to leave you with my memories of him. Trent and I acted together at BYU, and we both submitted our mission papers at the same time and ended up in the MTC, both French speaking, in classrooms next door to each other. Trent was a good friend and my daughters have heard a lot about him over the years. He was a wonderful human being, oozing with talent and personality! <3
Suzanne Harding
November 8, 2012
It will be the little things that you will remember, the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem hard right now,it will be the memories of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
As a fellow Allstate Agent, I wanted to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family. God Bless.
Cindy Affleck
November 1, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 31, 2012
Dear Donna, and family,
I'm right across the street. I haven't wanted to intrude, but wanted to extend my sincere sympathy, to you and your family.
Let me help, in any way that is possible. you've been a great friend and neighbor, I'd like to come over and say hello, or go to lunch?
Know that my heart aches, our sons were going through the same situation at the same time.
My thoughts and love to you.
Karren and Richard Balderston
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David Packard
October 30, 2012
I was shocked to hear about Trent's passing and I feel fortunate to have known him. He had a great sense of humor and I valued his friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Stephanie Bradshaw
October 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Trent's passing. I remember him from our days at Madison High in Bel Cantos and Madison Avenue Players. He was always such a great talent and inspiration. He was someone I looked up to and admired!
Toby & Missy Lee
October 27, 2012
Tai, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. There is no way to express all the emotions with the loss of Trent. Our hearts just ached at the news of his passing. As with all that knew him, our lives were forever changed for the better through our association with him. May you find peace and comfort in your faith……Goodbye my friend!
SanDee Knowles (Cook)
October 25, 2012
So Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with your family.
October 25, 2012
Donna, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. From what I've read he seemed to be an awesome young man. Thinking of you and hoping things will be good for you. Love ya, your old friend JoAnn Staker Arbon
Neva Vance Telford
October 24, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Trent's passing. I just can't believe he's gone. Trent was one of the kindest individuals I've ever known. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones. Trent, we will miss your jokes, your smile, your witty sense of humor, your compassion and strength. God be with you til we meet again.
October 24, 2012
I think the first time I saw Trent was as Nathan Detroit with Steve Poulen and Lamar Evans in the Madison Little theatre. I was so impressed at his talent. Later in How to Succeed... Wow! I was glad to call him my friend and will never forget the trio we took with Susan McMurray to LA to go to Disneyland, Seaworld in San Diego, and Little Shop of Horrors with the NY cast in LA. We teased Trent saying he had the bladder the size of a peanut because Susan and I had to stop at every rest area and he never had to go!! I will always cherish our friendship. Doyle Jenkins
Deborah Stoddard
October 23, 2012
So sorry for the families loss. Trent is a great guy loved by all.
Glenn Walker
October 23, 2012
Remember great times at Madison High in Rexburg, Idaho. You will be missed!
David Bird
October 23, 2012
Trent, you are one of the funniest guys in our whole graduating class at Madison. I hope you are at peace.
Shirley Singleton Dayley
October 23, 2012
Dear Donna and Family: I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son. I express my sympathy and pray the Lord will bless you with warm memories and give you great comfort during this very difficult time.
Gabriela Howey
October 23, 2012
So sad to learn about his passing. I thought of him all day yesterday, how wonderful he was, his stories and his lovely sense of humor. The world will not be the same without him.
Charlotte Carpenter McDermott
October 23, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Trent. He was wonderful man and the world will be a sadder place without his beautiful voice and quick smile. I served as a missionary with him in the Belgium Brussels mission. He was such a talented and delightful guy. My heart goes out to your family. Please know he left a big impact on all of us who served with him. We will never forget "Elder Bright," who was truly a star among us.
Debra West
October 23, 2012
Beloved colleague and fellow singer at CSFB in NYC. I can still see his smile. Trent shared so much about his vocal techniques and his excitement about working with his vocal teacher. He was an inspiration and taught me so many things about life, confidence and team work. Blessings to all who love him and miss him. Blessings to Trent on his new journey.
October 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Trent's passing. we always think that our children should outlive us. it must be very hard. I would love to see you Donna. I live in SLC and my phone # is 801-359-5993. PLEASE CALL ME. I PRAY THAT YOU MAY FIND COMFORT FROM THE LORD AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. LOVE NORMA TURNBULL
Kristen Clarke Kirk
October 22, 2012
Dear Donna, Tai and Beki -- I was so sorry to hear of Trent's passing. I remember him as always kind and with such a fun sense of humor. I'm grateful for wonderful memories of your family from time in Rexburg. May the Lord bless and sustain you.
With love and prayers.
Lisa Taylor
October 22, 2012
Trent was one of my supervisors at Credit Suisse for a number of years, starting in 1999 until he left NYC. Despite the fact that our staff was at an investment bank, it was composed largely of artists (Trent, of course, included...I am so thankful to finally get to hear his lovely voice via the Facebook tribute page, as I never had the chance in the corporate setting!). We were quite a "family" and went through a lot together over the years. I knew him to be a kind, patient, smart man who always treated others with respect and dignity. I am better off for having known him and am deeply saddened for your loss. Our family will be praying for yours through these days of what must be tremendous grief.
Bot Nelson
October 22, 2012
I'm so sorry to learn of Trent's passing. I have fond memories of working with him in classes and productions at BYU. He was unfailingly gracious, skilled, and wonderfully talented--a delight in every way. May you find Heaven's boundless comfort at this difficult time.
Mike and Barbara Evans
October 22, 2012
Beki, So sorry to hear about the passing of you brother Trent. You are in our prayers.
Janet Swenson
October 22, 2012
Although this is incredibly sad news,I cannot think of Trent without a big smile on my face. I worked with him at BYU, with Young Ambassadors and in Into the Woods at Sundance, where he played my son Jack. He was an absolute joy and his singing was angelic. I send love to his friends and family.
Alana Carver
October 22, 2012
Trent,
We hope you are now in peace. We are sad to learn of your passing and only wish we could have gotten to know you better as neighbors and friends. You will be missed.
Alana and Jeremy Carver
Melissa Thomas
October 22, 2012
To the Bright Family,
Trent was the embodiment of humor and lightheartedness. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Please accept my sincere condolences on his passing. The world has been forever changed.
Brent & Ann Gibson
October 22, 2012
Dear Donna, Beki, and Tai,
We are so saddened at Trent's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. Please accept our deepest condolences. With love.
Melissa Lester
October 22, 2012
I was so saddened to hear of Trent's passing. He was such a kind person. I always enjoyed seeing his smiling face at work and his great attitude with everything he did. He will be missed.
Robyn Kunz
October 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Trent's passing. He was a wonderful person to work with and the world will not be the same without him.
Aaron Wells
October 22, 2012
Tai, my condolences to you and your family. As you know, I worked with Trent for a few years at Fidelity. He was a great guy and had an amazing sense of humor and would always make us laugh! Trent will be missed!
stephanie hansen
October 22, 2012
I never had trent as a teacher but i heard many good things about him i am very sorry for your loss
Joyce Jensen
October 22, 2012
So sorry to hear about Trent's passing--I remember him well from Bel Cantos, and watching him in the school plays. It seemed he was in quite a few. I think he was even in Madison Avenue Players, the drama club at Madison High School. He will never be forgotten by those who knew him. he had the kind of personality that drew you in to him. God be with you 'til we meet again.
Blaine Mero
October 22, 2012
There are no words to define the man that made up Trent Bright. He was a remarkable, loving, sensitive, kind, talented human being. He will be missed. "What is essential is invisible to the eye."
Fabian Capdevila
October 22, 2012
Tai, my heart felt condolences to you and your family. Your brother was was the nicest guys I met. Always had a smile and was one of the most authentic person I've met. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Tom Hardy
October 22, 2012
Bright Family,
I only knew Trent for a couple of years. In that short time though, he and I learned so much. He always knew how to bring the best of me (and others) to our highest potential. Our prayers are with your family.
October 22, 2012
Dear Donna, I was so sorry to read about your son. Many memories have been returning since then. May you have good ones to comfort you until you are together again.
Love, Dorothy Stevens Merrill
Steven Anderson
October 22, 2012
Trent, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Matt Smith
October 21, 2012
Donna, Beki, and Tai,
I have great memories of Trent when we were young in West Yellowstone. A champion for privacy and doing things his way as a kid. He sure loved his animals which showed what kind of heart he had. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Love,
Matt Smith and Family
David Bingham
October 21, 2012
Tai and family, please know of our deepest sympathies for you. We are so sorry to have just heard about Trent. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. We hope you will feel some measure of comfort in this difficult time.
Kaye Bright
October 21, 2012
Donna, Beki, Tai
It is hard to express how sad we feel for your family. We treasure the memory of Trent and time spent together. Such a loss for all of us. Our love and thoughts are with you. Dennis & Kaye, Rob & Michelle, Eric & Cicely
October 21, 2012
I am so sad of hear of your tremendous loss. What a wonderful person to have impressed so many people. A great example to me. He seems to have left some grand memories for those he knew.
Alex Burgess
October 21, 2012
Trent was incredibly kind and had high hopes for all us students at S.P.A. I feel proud to have known him and wish he could still be with us. He had enormous amounts of talent and is dearly missed.
Barry Snarr
October 21, 2012
I knew Trent at BYU where we performed in many shows together. He was truly a gift. A gentleman I truly looked up to and rspected not only for his awesome talent but for his nature and personality. So charasmatic and funny. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and friends all around the country.
Tenina Holder
October 21, 2012
I knew and loved Trent in our days together at Ricks College. What a dear dear boy he always will be to me, as I have never seen him since! Sad for those left behind, but happy for Trent. He touched many lives.
Tenina (Hicks) Holder,
Perth
Western Australia
RaShel Ferrin
October 21, 2012
Dear Bright family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Trent was one of my dance/singing partners in Young Ambassadors. Oh what a talented guy he was! And a great friend. I have wonderful memories of performing, talking and laughing, and traveling to the Orient with him. And, recently, we reconnected and talked a few times. He was as genuine and kind as ever! I will forever cherish his friendship and am so grateful I knew such a warm and caring person. He will be greatly missed.
With love,
RaShel Kartchner Ferrin
Tyler Stanton
October 21, 2012
Trent was such a great guy. I respect him and he will truly be missed. My family and I will always be influenced by his life. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family at this time.
Tovey Family
October 21, 2012
Trent was a great neighbor to us and our children will miss playing with his sweet dog as he passed by on his walks. We will also miss having short nice visits with him and seeing him work in his beautiful yard. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Anna Bodily
October 21, 2012
Donna,
I was one of Trent's students at The Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person and always made class fun. He will always be remembered for his wonderful talent. We will miss him. Your family is in my prayers.
~Anna Bodily
Peggy Witbeck Matheson
October 21, 2012
Dear Donna and family,
I worked with Trent years ago at Sundance and knew him from BYU. I am so saddened at his passing and pray that God will bless you with peace and comfort during this difficult transition.
October 21, 2012
My dear Donna, you were with me to offer support, comfort & prayers a few years ago. I want to put my arms around you now &give you comfort and love. Do you think our boys who were born just a month apart have met & are talking about their 'crazy moms?'
I want to help in any way I can..I am good at running errands, cleaning and listening. Love you ! Pat Draper
October 21, 2012
Donna, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we care and hope that you feel the peace of our Heavenly Father. Rich and Clare Tippets
Jordan Hernández
October 21, 2012
I had Trent as a teacher last year and he did a fantastic job. I learned very much from him and he will forever be remembered by the Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts. We love you Trent.
Trent and Leslie on our last visit to Park City. We laughed a lot this day. He was my favorite traveling buddy.
Carrie Morgan
October 21, 2012
Carrie Morgan
October 21, 2012
Dear Donna and family,
I am so sad to hear of the passing of Trent. My memories of Trent were when he was a young boy playing in our yard with me and my sister. He was the most likeable young man and we loved having him as our friend. May you know of our love and fond memories. With love,
Lori Hansen Jacobsen
Laurie Mikel
October 21, 2012
I recently met Trent while attending training in Arizona. He was such a kind man and my sincere condolences to his family. You will definitely be missed.
Kim Blackett
October 21, 2012
There is a page set up on Facebook group for Trent.
Trent's Page
My sincere condolences to his family.
Lili Huettlinger
October 21, 2012
R.I.P. Trent. You were a dedicated and brilliant teacher.
Zoe DeWitt
October 21, 2012
He was such a beautiful man!! I may not have had him as a teacher myself, but he directed and amazing show and was an amazing performer! I remember the first day of school last year when he was introduced, he sung a song and we were all just blown away! And everytime you saw him he had a skip in his step and you just knew his heart was happy, because he loved the arts! He will always be remembered at Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts!! We all send our love to his family! May he RIP as he joins our Heavenly Father!
October 21, 2012
Trent was a dear friend and will be missed. Trent we had a lot of great memories together and you truly are a shining beacon to so many. Rest in peace my friend. LaVarr McBride
Lisa Pullen
October 20, 2012
Trent has been my friend since we were 16 years old. My memories of him will live on as will my love.
Pat Pullen-Jones
October 20, 2012
Hey, my sweet high school boy. You were so part of the gang who was in and out of that crazy trailer I called home. I will not forget you. Lisa and Stephen are crushed Stephen's wedding was too long ago. And our lives are flung across the country. RIP. There is great music where you are tonight. A beautiful tenor voice has joined the ranks.
John & Trudy Bidwell
October 20, 2012
Dear Donna and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this solemn time. We have such beautiful memories of the years we have been privileged to share with Trent. His wearing a skull cap to play 'DiPina' in "You can't take it with you" in high school. His J.Pierpont Finch in "How to Succeed in Business without really Trying" and of course multiple additional roles in high school and the Playmill. He was always such a joy to work with and his wit and sense of fun made every project rewarding and pleasant. May God Bless you with strength and peace...we have been blessed to know and love Trent
Marvin Payne
October 20, 2012
This is very sad. My wishes for peace.
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