Mathel M. Bryant
1926 ~ 2008
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Mathel Merkley Bryant passed away February 4, 2008 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born May 11, 1926 in Lapoint, Utah to John Henry and Sylvia Caldwell Merkley.Mathel worked for the state of Utah for many years. Her real love was the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She especially loved the music of the church. She served as a service missionary for the LDS church beginning June 1988.
Survived by her son, John E. (Linda); grandchildren, Chris (Melinda), Tom (Kim), Tara (Cody) Goulding, and Tim (Kassi); 5 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harold and Reed Merkley; and sister, Melba Holfeltz.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Joseph's Villa for their care and concern.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Peel Funeral Home, 8525 W. 2700 So., Magna, where friends and family may call both Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday 10-10:45 a.m. Interment: Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences:
www.peelfuneralhome.com