BRIMHALL, Gerald Wheeler

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ 12/12/2006 Gerald Wheeler Brimhall, 79, died Dec. 5, 2006 in Lakeside. He was born in Otto, Wyoming. He has lived in Taylor for the past 27 years with his wife and family. He served in the U. S. Army in the Korean War. He was a machinist in many shops for 34 years. Gerald also served in many capacities in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the years, including a two-year mission with his wife at the Bishop's Store House in Snowflake. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, traveling and he was an avid reader. He loved to surround himself with his many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always made time for everyone who needed him. Gerald is survived by two daughters, Billie (Larry) Durbin of Snowflake and Phyllis Irwin of Taylor; one son, Gerald John (Dea) Brimhall of Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Zelda Roberts, Enid Sanderson and Vivian Heard and two brothers, Harold Brimhall and Les Brimhall as well as many close friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nina Lillian; a daughter, Donna Foster and a son-in-law, Bryon Abington. He will be greatly missed by many and will always be loved and admired. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Taylor Stake Center, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a visitation one hour prior at the church and from 6-8:00 P.M. Monday, Dec. 11 at Owens Mortuary in Snowflake. Owens Mortuary of Snowflake handled arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book, visit www.owensmortuary.com.