Lavell Wankier Bryan Obituary (1933 - 2008)

BRIGHAM CITY - LaVell Wankier Bryan recently lost a brief battle with lung cancer on May 22, 2008, at the age of 75. She was surrounded by her family. LaVell was born and raised in Levan, Utah on February 11, 1933. She was the sixth of eight children, and enjoyed playing baseball with her brothers. She acquired a love of housework and learned a strong work ethic from her parents growing up on their farm. She married John Hamilton Bryan September 8, 1954 in Levan, Utah. Together they raised four children. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was always her top priority. She loved family get-togethers, and always brought her famous potato salad. She never forgot anybody's birthday, and was always sure to send a card. Her interests included a life-long love of crocheting and crafting porcelain dolls. She loved to read and had an extensive collection of nutcrackers, mugs, and pigs of all descriptions. She also had a great passion for gardening and loved roses. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Hamilton Bryan; her parents, Joseph A. Wankier and Carrie Anderson Wankier; and siblings, Clem Wankier, Udell Wankier, Leo Wankier, Mary Jo Wankier Marshall. LaVell is survived by her four children, Kara (Gary) Allred, Barbara (Kevin) Dallon, John (Elana) Bryan, and Chad (Jeanette) Bryan; her grandchildren, Tanya (Jeff) Doran, Justin J. Irvine, Jeremy R. Allred, Kirstie R. Bryan, Jhon R. Bryan, Bent J. Bryan, Joshua J. Dallon, Jill A. Dallon, Vanessa M. Taylor and Austin M. Taylor; and four great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Marion, Carl, and Francis. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Brigham City 24th Ward Chapel, 650 Anderson Dr., Brigham City. Friends may call on Monday May 26, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Tuesday from 12:00 to 12:40 p.m. at the Church. Following the funeral services, LaVell will be interned beside her husband at Brigham City Cemetery. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 26, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServiceBrigham City 24th Ward Chapel 650 Anderson Brigham City, UT 84302 May 27, 2008 1:00 PM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 3rd East Brigham City, UT 84302 May 27, 2008