Brynn W. Mallory

Brynn Wallis Mallory (Spaulding), born April 9^th, 1950, passed away peacefully at home on June 11^th, 2020, due to sepsis. Each day of the final week of her mortal journey she was surrounded by family and loved ones. These loved ones, as well as Envision Hospice, ensured she was at home, pain free, and given the proper care and attention. We express our gratitude to the medical professionals at Utah Valley Hospital, Cascades at Orchard Park, and Envision Hospice who provided excellent care over the last month.

We celebrate the life she lived and the new and glorious chapter she has begun. We have great conviction that she was welcomed by her father (Walter Byron Spaulding), mother (Margaret Mary Upshur), sister (Bettina Ann Spaulding) and countless other loved ones. Her living sister, Ginger Rea (Spaulding), with the rest of us rejoice that she is now enjoying “…the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding…through Christ Jesus” -Phil.4:7

Mom was born and raised in her beloved Ferndale, Michigan (just outside Detroit) and spent nearly her first 30 years of life there. She often spoke of large family gatherings, her friends, the great music scene, her “greaser” days at Ferndale High School (class of ’68) etc.… Even after she moved away, she routinely traveled back to visit loved ones and reminisce about her early years.

Mom had great faith & spirituality all her life and in her late 20’s became a committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Her membership within this Christian faith would play a central role the rest of her life. She found continued joy in service, strengthening her relationship with Jesus Christ, and teaching children, youth, and adults in many different capacities. She influenced the lives of many with her enthusiasm and ability to connect on a personal level.

 Not long after joining the church she moved to Houston, TX where she lived the next 20+ years in the Spring Branch area. She raised her children (Gina Rossel, Philippe Rossel, Michael Rossel, and Timothy Rossel) there and was heavily involved in their lives. She built many lasting friendships in the community and enjoyed attending the many sporting events and activities of her children and their friends. For many of those years she worked as an office aid at Woodview Elementary and was a great resource to that staff…she did excellent work there and was an important advocate for students and their families.

In 2001, as empty nesters, she and her husband, James (Jim) Mallory, moved to Provo, UT. She worked many years with the mentally disabled and brought great light into their lives. She had a deep compassion for those with mental and physical challenges and championed the cause for many who might be seen in the margins of society.

For nearly 20 years she loved being a grandma and much of her energy was focused on being active in their lives. Her high energy and creativity served her well, as she loved doing arts and crafts, attending their many activities, etc.…She easily kept pace with them and let them know frequently of her love for them.

 As with all the places she lived and worked, she created meaningful relationships and help strengthen the community. We thank many of the members of the Lakeside 3^rd ward for their kindness and friendship to/with her…she often shared great stories. She especially loved teaching the primary children and youth of that ward.

Mom loved music, was creative and loved decorating, loved road-trips, and tried hard to help others feel comfortable. Her body endured a lot of pain and stress, but she still lived with great energy and tried hard to embrace living a full life.

She has been and is loved dearly by her husband, James (Jim) Mallory, who has been with her nearly 30 years through many peaks and valleys. His example of patience, kindness, and selflessness has been influential in our lives. He looks forward to the day when he and his eternal companion are reunited.

A celebratory service for mom will be held on Monday, June 29^th, in Provo, UT at 10:00 AM (MDT). We understand the current conditions make travel challenging and realize that many of her close friends will not be able to join us…however, we know and appreciate the good vibes you will be sending.

Additionally, because of COVID, gathering numbers are limited. The current expectation is to have family, close friends, and some local ward members/friends meet in the chapel of “Building 1” (up to 99 people) and then have the services cast to a large screen in another nearby chapel “Building 2” (up to 99 people) for additional ward members/friends.

Building 1:            2530 West 200 South
Provo, Utah 84601

Building 2:            102 North 2400 West
Provo, Utah 84601

**For those of you living outside of the Provo neighborhood/ward where Brynn and Jim live and plan on attending the services in
person, will you please notify Mike Rossel via phone or email (801.735.9688, rosselcem@gmail.com)? Courtesy of COVID, this headcount will be very helpful in knowing how close we are to exceeding the allowed number of people in the two buildings. Bishop Knudsen will maintain a headcount for those within the neighborhood and ward who plan on attending.**

**For those who cannot attend, but would like to watch the services, it is likely a Zoom meeting can be created. Please contact Mike Rossel for a meeting invite**

Our collective love to so all of you who enriched mom’s life and supported her journey! For all the pain that we carry during mortaility, we feel strongly that this pain “…worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. While we look not at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” -2Cor. 4:17-18

Thank you for the life you live and loved you gave, mom…we love you!

In lieu of flowers you might consider donating to a cause of your choice or aiding someone near you in need.