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Bryan Lee Smithson, beloved husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend graduated this earthly life on July 8, 2019, surrounded by his sweet wife, Nancy; daughters, Pamela and Sheryl; and son, Steven. He will be so missed.
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Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 13, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in Holbrook with a viewing at 12 noon.
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There is a happy reunion on the other side with his son Kevin; his parents, Harvey and Missouri Smithson; and beloved brothers and sisters.
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Bryan was born on Nov. 10, 1937, in Woodruff. He was the 10th of 11 children. He was a graduate of Holbrook High School and some of his fondest memories were playing basketball for Coach Epperson. He married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Nancy White, in November of 1956. Together they raised their five children.
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He lived in Holbrook his entire life serving the people and community as mayor for six years. He loved his little town. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in many callings.
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He worked hard his whole life as the owner/operator of Smithson Backhoe & Excavation until February of 2011 when he was unexpectedly retired by a stroke that left him unable to work. He has continued to touch lives and set a good example of making the best out of hard circumstances with a happy disposition, fun loving and teasing personality.
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Bryan is survived by his loving wife, Nancy; daughters, Pamela and Sheryl (Brian); sons, Bryan Jr. (Mari) and Steven (Shauna); sister, Betty Lou Ferguson; and brother, Richard Smithson. He leaves behind 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
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His youngest son, Kevin (Halee) preceded him in death on May 19, 2019 and he has missed him immensely. Brothers, Ray, Gail, Jack, Bud, Brady; and sisters, Melba, Madge and Marian also precede him in death.
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Norvel Owens Mortuary of Flagstaff handled the arrangements.
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