What a wonderful, heartfelt soul you were, Brian! Happy Birthday to one of the kindest, gentlest men I have ever known. I’ll never forget the day that I was finding out the gender of my baby and he says -  “I’m just going to cut to the chase, you’re having a boy!” - and the big hugs to follow. We had the same age daughters and now we were going to have the same age sons.😊I feel very blessed to have gotten to know Brian throughout those years of raising our kids and to see his mini in Lyle!💕God bless🙏🏻

- Lori

Dear family,  we share with you in the loss of Brian.  Treasure your memories.  They cannot be taken from you.

My heart hurts for all of you—Lyle, Kent, Mark, Laurie, Brad, Annie, Lyle, and all the family, friends, & co-workers who dearly loved Brian!

I knew Brain when he was younger. Our families met at church, and Lyle & Mary were like 2nd parents to us. They were always there for us! Laurie was the 'cool' babysitter, I graduated with Mark, & Brad wasn't around much!

Brian, Kent, my sister, Carol, myself, our Dad, Dale, and Lyle, all enjoyed skiing together (when you could get a season pass for 6 people for $300 at "Bachelor Butte"!!). Brian was always so nice and fun to be around. I agree with others~~he had a great smile! (He was my '7th grade crush'--though he was 2 years younger, and had no idea, I'm sure!).

We also enjoyed many hours around their big dining room table eating, then playing 'spoons'--a loud and fun card game with Brian and Kent (Mark was 'too cool' for that! ;)  Then we would enjoy huckleberry picking (& eating more than we saved!), up near Mt. Hood with our families.

What great memories I have with Brian, Kent, and all the Jarvis'! They are the most loving & caring family I have ever known! Thank you all for being a part of our lives! I look forward to meeting Annie & Lyle. You both have the same great smile your Dad had! :)  Be proud of that, and who your Dad was! 

May God be with you all, and give you peace. We have that 'firm foundation' from going to church together, and can be assured that we will see Brian again in heaven (our faith and hope in God!). Hebrews 11:1

After my uncle died, I read this verse, and it gave me peace. “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” John 16:22  I pray for that peace for all of you! 

"I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength."    Phil. 4:13

BIG hugs (like Lyle always gives!), to all the family!! Our family will be there to support you at the service, and anytime you need to talk!  LOVE YOU ALL!!

We met Brian and Terese in Lamaze classes 26 years ago, where we quickly became friends.   He was an amazing person and was always willing to help anyone in need.  One day, he  brought Annie & Lyle out to our ranch to ride Candy pony.  After the riding lesson, I needed help getting the rest of the horses up to the barn so Brian went out to the pasture and  wrangled up all four horses at once to bring them in - I thought....Now that guy is the real deal!

We will miss you Brian! 

Love, 

Brian, Nicole, Jesslyn, Brooke & Kellen Murphy