Brian Harris Wainscott

Brian Harris Wainscott



Brian Harris Wainscott returned home to his Heavenly Father on March 26, 2021. He passed away unexpectedly of heart failure at the age of 46, in Kearneysville, West Virginia. Brian was known for his happy nature and devotion to family and friends.

Brian was born January 11, 1975 in RAF Lakenheath, England, son of Robert Wainscott and Pamela Wainscott (Montgomery). He was the second born of five children and oldest son. He grew up in Antelope, California and graduated from Center High School in 1993. During Brian's childhood, he enjoyed the ocean, family vacations to Disneyland, playing basketball with his family and friends and discovering 80's musical influences that would last a lifetime.

He was a great family man and a loving father. Brian married his wife, Andria Wainscott (Altenes) on August 18, 2001 in the Salt Lake Temple for time and all eternity. His son, Ian Montgomery Wainscott, was the apple of his daddy's eye. Brian was devoted to his son and it was his greatest joy to spend time with him.

Brian was an Eagle Scout and an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served an honorable mission in Suva, Fiji from 1995 to 1997. Brian's passion for working overseas began while living in the Fiji Islands. He experienced a cyclone (Gavin) while on the remote island of Taveuni, and spent his time helping the local population rebuild their society.

After his mission, he returned to Utah where he studied and then graduated from the LDS Business College with an Associates of Science Degree in Business Administration, from the University of Utah with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Economics and from the University of Maryland, a Master's in Business Administration and a Master's in Cyber Security Policy and Management. He worked in various positions for the federal government for over twenty years in the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. State Department, most recently as a Foreign Service Specialist at the U.S. State Department.

Brian worked in U.S. embassies in Moscow, Russia, Copenhagen, Denmark, Canberra, Australia, Beijing, China, Gaborone, Botswana and Jakarta, Indonesia. Brian received three Benjamin Franklin Awards for Public Diplomacy during his tenure with the U.S. State Department: one award for creation and implementation of a new memo management submission and tracking system for the Bi-Mission in Jakarta, and two awards for improving RSO administrative functions in Botswana. His family is incredibly proud of his many accomplishments.

Brian, aka "Lobster Boy", was a humorous, happy natured man with a heart of gold. He was an inspiration to all, encouraging others to pursue their studies, goals and dreams. His family, friends and colleagues will always remember him as a professional in his work, faithful member of his church and a geek with a great love of horrible sci-fi movies and tv shows. He had a talent for quoting obscure movie lines in his everyday conversation with family and friends which will be greatly missed. He was an avid Halo player and enjoyed gaming with his son, nephew, younger brother and friends. Brian had great disdain for brussel sprouts and housework. He also had a talent for playing the piano and singing. He loved to share his love of music with others and perfectly embodied the phrase from one of his favorite artists, Michael W. Smith: "This is your time, this is your dance, live every moment, leave nothing to chance."

Brian is survived by his wife, Andria Wainscott, his son, Ian Wainscott; parents, Robert and Pamela Wainscott, his grandmother Norma Montgomery, siblings, Terra McKay, Julia Langford, Cory Wainscott, Kelly Cann, numerous adoring nephews and nieces, and a large extended family. He also leaves behind too many friends to list, which he was grateful to know, from around the world.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Creekside Chapel, 625 South 750 East, Layton, Utah. Interment, Kaysville City Cemetery, 500 Crestwood Rd, Kaysville, Utah 84037, where Brian will rest in peace. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Brian's life.

The family would like to thank all those who have supported and wept with his wife and son during this difficult time. Flowers can be sent to Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 N Fairfield Road, Layton, Utah 84041, and donations to the VENMO business account @ianwainscottfund. Any donations will be used for Ian's lifelong care.

Services entrusted to Lindquist's Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah.