OUR STAFF

Brent has been a part of the funeral service for over 50 years. Born in Salt Lake City to Milton W. and Karlyn Chatfield Russon, he grew up in the Bountiful area attending local schools and being involved in the community. His father and two brothers started the Russon Brothers Mortuaries. Brent followed his father and uncles into the business and became part of the second generation of Russons in Russon Brothers Mortuaries.

Besides the funeral trade, Brent lent his services to the Utah Funeral Directors Association by serving for many years on the UFDA Board of Directors, as well as the president of UFDA from 1986-87. Brent was also appointed to the Utah State Funeral Services Licensing Board. For several years he participated in the South Davis Chamber of Commerce. Civically minded, Brent was instrumental in developing and chairing the Bountiful City Community Council, as well as Viewmont High School’s community council. Brent is firstly dedicated to God and Family. He met and married a fellow Viewmont Viking; Dianne Gibb, and has 5 children; Lonnie, Lori, Chad, Todd, and Kellee. Son Chad and Todd make up part of the third generation of Russon mortuary, He and Dianne have 23 grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Brent served a mission in Southern Australia, and has served as a bishop and a member of a stake presidency for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“The honor of serving someone in a time of need is very humbling and sacred. I appreciate the confidence this community places in our family in caring for their loss. Often, I am asked why on earth would I choose this profession. The answer is simply the feeling of service and of a gratitude hearth in providing tender care at a tender time.”

Scott has been a licensed funeral director since 1978. During that time, he was privileged to work very closely with his Dad, Milton W Russon and his brother, Brent Russon in serving families in Davis and Salt Lakes Counties. It was during these decades of service that Scott was blessed to learn from them, along with other loved and respected family members and colleagues about the operations and culture associated with the loving care of families wading through the pain of grief and sorrow.

Scott is married to his best friend and high school sweetheart, Sherry. Together they raised 5 children who are all married to amazing spouses and have brought 20+ grandchildren into their tribe. In addition to licensure in the State of Utah, Scott was licensed in Idaho from 1982 – 2012 and as a Life Insurance producer and General Agent for Russon Brothers Mortuary 1985 – 2020. Scott was appointed by the Governor to serve on the State Funeral Services Licensing Board and received the appointment to serve on the SIDS Advisory Council for the State of Utah. He served as a member of the Program Advisory Committee for Salt Lake Community Health Sciences College, in preparation for accreditation by the National Funeral Service Board for Utah’s first College of Mortuary Science.

Scott was active in the Boy Scouts of America serving as Scoutmaster, District Round Table Commissioner and a member of the Great Salt Lake Council Executive Board. Scott was a member of

the Centerville-Farmington Rotary Club for over 30 years, serving as President in 1994; also served as District Convention Chair under his mentor and friend, District Governor, Andy Anderson.

Scott and his wife share a beautiful passion for music. At the inspired invitation of his sweet wife, he auditioned for, and was invited to be a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for 7 years. During this time, he was blessed to maintain above 92% attendance at all events — with many thanks to his partners and coworkers who willingly took on extra work responsibilities so he could participate. His wife, Sherry, was the Choir’s biggest fan during these years!

Scott loves traveling with Sherry, waterskiing, and spending time on any lake with his family, or on a pontoon boat with a fly rod in his hand and tight lines!

For 50 years it has been Scott’s tremendous blessing to serve the communities of Davis and Salt Lake Counties. It is a great honor and privilege to be called upon, in that seminal event of grief, where we have the blessing of applying generations of training and compassion to serve families who place their trust in us.

Gary has been a licensed funeral director since 1983. Before owning and managing Russon Mortuary for many years with his cousins, Brent and Scott, Gary was privileged to work with his father Dale Russon, and uncles, Milt and Leo Russon, who were the founders of Russon Mortuary.  Gary was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah but also resided in Oakland, California. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in London, England, attended the University of Utah, and graduated in 1983 from Cypress College in California with his Mortuary Science Degree.  Gary is active in his Church and continues to be involved in community and civic affairs. Gary married WenDee McDermaid and they have four children and many grandchildren.

Chad resides in Farmington, Utah with his wife and four children. Chad grew up in Bountiful, Utah where

he attended Viewmont High School. After a mission in Chili for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day

Saints, Chad decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the family business. Chad attended The

Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Science in Houston, Texas, graduating in 2000. He has spent years

being involved within the community in many aspects of his life. Chad volunteers at church, and local sports,

helping those in need or providing care for those who are mourning. Chad is grateful for the opportunity

to continually bless the lives of those he comes in contact with.

Tyler was born and raised in Bountiful Utah. He attended Bountiful High School where he graduated in 1995. After High School, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lansing Michigan. After his mission, he met and married Anne Vandegrift. They have 4 children and live

in Centerville, Utah. Tyler has worked at Russon Mortuary and Crematory Mortuary since 1997 and has been licensed since 2004.

Matt is the son of Scott and Sherry (Gibb) Russon. Growing up around the family business and seeing

what his Dad did to help families gave him a sincere desire to follow in his footsteps. He grew up in

Centerville and attended Viewmont High School. After high school, Matt served a two-year, full-time

mission in Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There he learned the Spanish

language and gained compassion for others, both of which help him in his service as a funeral director.

After his mission, he studied at BYU and then Weber State to obtain the necessary prerequisites for the

Mortuary Science program he would join in Houston, Texas. Those studies along with his internship with

Russon Mortuary gave him the opportunity to become licensed and to do what he loves to do: serve

families during the difficult time of the loss of a loved one and help them grieve and memorialize in the

way that will help them the most. Matt married his sweetheart, Stacy Petersen also of Centerville, and

they have seven beautiful children together. They have a home in West Farmington, and they love Davis

County and enjoy the wonderful people here.

Todd was born and raised in Bountiful where he attended Tolman Elem., Centerville Jr., and graduated

from Viewmont High School. Todd enjoyed playing sports growing up and was always supported by his parents Brent and Dianne, in whatever activities he was a part of. After high school, he served a mission

for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Richmond, VA from 2001-2003.

After a few years of living with and having fun with friends in Provo while going to college, he met Jenni Wilcox of Ogden and got married in 2007. They moved to California where Todd graduated from Cypress College with a degree in Mortuary Science. They now live in Woods Cross with their 5 Children. Todd has been licensed since 2009 and loves to serve the community he was raised in. Todd is thrilled to work with his brother and 2 cousins in doing all they can to carry on the tradition of professional and caring service their fathers and grandfathers paved before them.

Kyle has been with Russon Mortuary since 2007. He was born and raised in Southwestern Colorado,

where he attended and graduated from High School. From 1992-1994 he served a mission for the

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California Roseville Mission.

After his mission, he attended and graduated from Ricks College and decided a career in the funeral industry was the path he should take. He attended and graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with a degree in Funeral Service education. Following graduation, he began his funeral career working in Portland, Oregon, gaining valuable knowledge and experience with different faiths and cultures.

Kyle, his wife, Shelby, and their children, Kaden, Bosten, Harper, and Quincey reside in Bountiful. During his spare time, he enjoys coaching his children’s baseball and soccer teams, visiting and exploring the Oregon Coast, and spending time with his family.

Caleb Joined the Russon Mortuary Staff in January of 2016 and continues to love working with the group of people that make up the Russon Mortuary family.  He grew up in Bend, Oregon where he learned to love the outdoors.  To this day he loves to Snowboard, hike and play pickleball with his family, and fish with his buddies.  He graduated from the University of Utah in 2000 and later graduated from the Mortuary Science program at Mesa Community College.

Caleb and his beautiful wife Susan live in Salt Lake City and are the parents of four wonderful children. Their son Davis is the oldest of the bunch and is married to the beautiful Annie (Lawrence).  Daughters Addi and Leia are all living and working in the greater Salt Lake City area.  His daughter Brynn Spencer and her husband Miles are living in Provo while he attends BYU.

Helping families during the difficult time of the loss of a loved one is something that Caleb is honored to be able to do.

Shannon joined the Russon Brothers Mortuary in 2015. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the State of Utah. Shannon was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, graduating from Granger High School. He later fulfilled a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Texas San Antonio Mission. After returning from Texas, Shannon began his career in the funeral industry in 1997. During his apprenticeship, he attended Arapahoe Community College, graduating in 2002 with a 4.0 GPA

and honors. He was recognized as being one of the first students in Utah to complete his funeral education online.

After graduating, Shannon was instrumental in the development of the Mortuary Science Program at Salt Lake Community College. He served as an adjunct instructor from 2006-2012, program/curriculum developer, and the first PAC Committee Chairperson for the new program. In 2014 Shannon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. With his strong background in family service and 20-plus years of serving families in Salt Lake and Davis County, Shannon has developed a great relationship with the community and enjoys serving his friends and neighbors. Shannon is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Utah Funeral Directors Association and the Cremation Association of North America.

“For me, funeral service is a calling, and it provides me an outlet to give exceptional service at a time

when it is greatly appreciated. I am honored and humbled to professionally guide families through the

saddest times of their lives.”

Anthony was born and raised in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. He studied at Dixie State University and graduated from the University of Utah in 2001 with a degree in Communications (emphasis in Public Relations). His wife Salina, and son George, currently reside in Kaysville. He has been active in the funeral industry since 2013.  Anthony is proud to be a part of the Russon staff and to be able to help serve grieving families.

Matthew was born and raised in South Weber, Utah. He is the 5th of 6 children of R.L and Rebecca Cope. He attended Northridge High School and graduated in 1999. Matthew served a mission in England London and the London South Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning home, in January 2003 he met and married his beautiful wife Misty Weston of Roy, Utah in the Summer of 2003. Matthew and Misty served as foster parents with the Utah Foster Care Foundation for a 5-year period, during which time they fostered 4 children. They were able to adopt two of the children they fostered; a sibling group; Ashli and Kaden. Matthew attended both Weber State University and Arapahoe Community College where he graduated and received his Mortuary Arts Degree. Matthew has been serving in the Funeral industry since 2014. Matthew has a passion for helping families in the most difficult times of their lives. He enjoys helping families make funeral arrangements and designing headstones. Matthew is also licensed in Life Insurance sales/preneed and serves as a notary public. Matthew and his family currently reside in Clinton, Utah where he loves raising his children with his wife. He enjoys gardening, cooking, fishing, camping, and taking small outings with his family.

Madison has been part of the Russon Mortuary family since 2019, starting as a Secretary at their Syracuse location and now serving as their first female Funeral Director. She grew up in Clinton, UT, and graduated from Clearfield High School in 2015. Madison is a proud mother of two children: a fun-loving and sassy little girl, and a sweet, handsome son. She enjoys spending her free time with her kids, shopping, and engaging in outdoor activities. In December 2023, Madison graduated from the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service and obtained her funeral director's license in 2024. She has always had a deep passion for the funeral industry, often telling her mother from a young age, "I want to be a mortician when I grow up!" Madison is committed to serving families with compassion and dedication.

Susan was born and raised in Salt Lake City. She now lives in Davis County where she raised her two daughters. She has worked at Russon Mortuary since 1996 and enjoys the association with her co-workers and the customers, she serves. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her grandchildren, walking with her dogs and gardening.

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Lori was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah.  She is the second of five children to Brent C. and Dianne Gibb Russon.  Lori attended Viewmont High and graduated in 1992.  She met her husband, David A. Worthington, at Snow College.  Together they have four children, two sons in law, one daughter in law and five grandchildren.  One of Lori’s greatest joys is watching her family grow.  Lori grew up seeing her dad and other family members serve in the funeral industry.  She has been apart of the Russon Mortuary family for more years than she can count.  It is an honor for her to work with her brothers as they have taken over the family business and to serve those who have lost loved ones in the community.  Lori lives in Syracuse, Utah, with her husband and loves the associations she has with such good neighbors and friends.  She loves to play with her grandkids, decorate cakes, spend time with her friends and rest a little now and then.  

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My parents worked and lived most of their lives overseas. I was born in Honduras and spent 15 years living and traveling in Central and South America. Speaking 3 languages, English, Spanish and Portuguese while in Latin America. Moved to the US to start high school in Reno, NV. Lived in Reno for 35 years. Loved to Utah in 2013 and started working in the Preplanning side of the mortuary industry as an Advanced Funeral Planner. With 8 years of experience and in-depth knowledge of advanced funeral preplanning, I’m honored to represent Russon Mortuary and serve families in northern Utah.