Brent Donald Lenon

St. George

Brent Donald Lenon, 58, St. George, Utah passed away 7 January 2013 while riding bikes with the love of his life Lori.

Brent, born 3 August 1954, was the oldest son of Don and Lois Lenon and the older brother to Randy. Brent went to school in Pocatello, Idaho and graduated from Pocatello High School in 1972. After graduation he went to work with his dad, one of the original franchisees, at Don's Arctic Circle in Pocatello, Idaho. Brent worked hard and dedicated a great deal of time making his restaurants be among the leaders in the Arctic Circle chain; his success in business included receiving the distinguished Young Men of America leadership award . Brent eventually owned restaurants in Pocatello, Chubbuck, and Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Brent was married to Darla Jan Wallentine and they had six children: Julie (Michael) Parrish of Rockland, Idaho; David (Christye Negreponte) Lenon of Athol, Idaho; Lauri Lenon Evans of Pocatello, Idaho; Michelle (Angier) Wills of Pocatello, Idaho; Jeffrey Lenon of St. George, Utah; and David Bell of Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Brent had many good, lifelong friends in Pocatello whom he valued a great deal. He was proud to be able to maintain those friendships spite of moving to St. George, Utah in 2002. In St. George he developed many more great friendships and worked hard on his golf game and many other activities. He also worked for awhile at Entrada Golf Course.

Brent was blessed to marry Lori in May 2012 in San Carlos, Mexico and add her son Joey to his family. Together Lori and Brent were incredibly happy and enjoyed much time together bicycling, hiking, traveling, driving his car, and other fun activities. She and Joey have been a great blessing to him.

Brent's life has been a blessed one. His legacy will be one of hard work, good friends, doing good for others, and enjoying life. He will be missed!

He is survived by his wife Lori, his children, his father, Don (Walli) Lenon of Pocatello, Idaho and Hemet, California, and his brother Randy of Anchorage, Alaska. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Payton, Eryn, and Xavier Parrish; Tyler and Tanner Evans, Koryn and Kamden Bell. His list of survivors also includes many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial services will be held in St. George, Utah on Friday, January 11, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Mortuary Chapel located at 288 West St. George Blvd.

A Memorial service will also be held in Pocatello, Idaho on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar Street LDS Building. Following the memorial service, a celebration of Brent's life will be held for all family and friends upstairs at the Portneuf Valley Brewery beginning at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

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Published by Spectrum & Daily News on Jan. 10, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Brent Lenon

23 Entries

Christine Briggs

January 19, 2013

My name is christine briggs I worked for brent for many years at a.c. In idahofalls. Brent was always kind to me amnd very genuine. I send my condolenses and apreciation for all that he did for me.

Tonya Hampton

January 17, 2013

Brent Lenon was a great asset to Arctic Circle! He always represented the Company well and he always had Arctic Circle's best interest at heart. He will be sorely missed at all the AC functions! Brent had a great spirit and was always fun to talk to when he would call the office looking for Steve, Carol or Gary. As Thomas said, Heaven will be better for having him return but we all will have a hole in our hearts without him. May God Bless his family and watch over them until they are reunited with Brent again.

Sandra Lemmon Orton

January 17, 2013

To the family of Brent Lenon:
I am so sorry for your loss.

Trudy Yowell

January 16, 2013

So sorry to hear of Brent's passing...Sending comforting love light to the family...
Trudy Yowell Class of '72

Tamara Ward Babneau

January 16, 2013

Working at Arctic Circle was my first job and Brent was always a great boss and friend. Thank you for everything you taught me. You will definitley be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Patterson

January 15, 2013

I will miss your amazing Bloody Mary's but not as much as seeing you and Lori together. Together you both became One.

Jana Rhoads Godfrey

January 13, 2013

Brent, You were always a good bud, and one of the nicest guys to me growing up. Maybe it was because our moms played bridge together. We all missed you at the 40th reunion this past summer. Love and Smooches My Dear,

Thomas Aitken

January 13, 2013

Brent was one of my franchisees that I called on when i became the Arctic Circle area representative for Idaho. What an operator he was, and he became a fabulous friend that always helped me with advice, operating tips, and we conspired together on the "un-approved" kids meals toys for our c-boxes. Heaven is a better place with him there now, but, down here has lost another jem.
We knew Darla and all of the children, and together, they raised a fine family.
God's Speed Brent.

Pam Clark

January 12, 2013

I remember my first job at the Arctic Circle. Don was the owner then, but he would bring Brent to work with him, Brent was only a couple yrs. younger than i was but his dad was teaching him the ropes even then, My sympathy to all of the family, Rest in peace young man.

Lisa Phillips Allen

January 11, 2013

Couldn't have asked for a better boss and teacher. He taught the value of hard work. I will miss our chats. He was happy and enjoying life when we talked in November
Rest In Peace

belinda isley

January 11, 2013

Brent you were a great guy and will be missed.
Belinda Isley, class of '72

Sandra Bruderer, Huskey

January 11, 2013

RIP Brent Lenon. I was just a kid in the 70's when you hired me at Arctic Circle. It was my first job. I Worked the night shift on Fri. & Sat. nights. Yellowstone was the cruise, it was the place to hang out. A/C was always packed with kids crusin in & out, turning around to head back down the strip. It always kept work exciting. I remember when you remodeled the building, our hand prints may still be in the concret out side. You were a great boss, and a very kind person to know.

BikerBob Akers

January 11, 2013

Great Poky High classmate. R.I.P.

January 11, 2013

We loved Brent and he was a wonderful friend. We spent alot of time with him on the Pocatello golf courses. Mike & Vicki Rivera

January 11, 2013

Kathy Larson Poitra

cheryl buttars

January 11, 2013

Brent had a big heart something not many people knew about him and would never admit too. And as a boss he.helped me alot always reminding me to never give up and.that high expectations help us grow. He had a good sense of humor and genuinely cared how you were,never forget you brent or that smile ! thank you and you will be missed.

judy jacobs

January 10, 2013

Memories live on forever

Ross Fasolino

January 10, 2013

I am so sad to hear about Brent passing. May God hold him close and smile on his family.

Avis Peterson

January 10, 2013

Brent became a friend when his dad (Don) and mom (Lois) befriended my parents via a mutual hobby (antique clock repair). I remember Brent as a fun, kind, busy guy as school as well as during his work shifts at Artic Circle. Prayers lifted for his family and others as they make arrangements and continue life keeping his memory tucked close to their hearts.
Blessings,
Avis (Bennett) Peterson

Marty Rasmussen

January 10, 2013

RIP Brent. You were always a good friend in high school we had great times on the golf team. In latter life he gave my kids jobs and taught them values of service. Once again RIP.

January 10, 2013

Brent and Don's Artic Circle by Halliwell park....Pocatello famous...RIP...Richar Whitehead

Evan Richards

January 10, 2013

Brent was one of my first friends after moving to Pocatello when I was in the 2nd grade. We grew up together, eating cold Arctic Circle hot dogs on pheasant hunting trips, golfing at Riverside, cruising Main street in his green Chevy Nomad. His friendship was important to me growing up, and it remains a warm memory today. Rest in peace, Brent.

Donna Garrett

January 9, 2013

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Brent. He was my first boss and I learned many things from him. I am truly sorry for your loss.

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