Thank you for visiting this memorial page honoring those who either graduated or would have graduated from Granger High School in 1965. We are honoring as many former classmates as we can find who have passed on. They were our friends, associates, teammates and, in some cases, our lifelong partners and companions. We also honor our veterans and those gallant young men who gave their all, in defense of the country they loved so much. To our MIA, James Schiele, we will never forget you and will continue to look forward to the day your remains are returned to the land of the free, the home of the brave.

Thanks to everyone who helped in the development of this memorial page, especially Diane Day Cooper, who would have graduated a Lancer were it not for her parents relocating their family in 1960. Without her, this would not have been possible. Thom Rich

“And each one there has one thing shared, they have sweated beneath the same sun, looked up in wonder at the same moon, and wept when it was all done, for bein' done too soon.” Neil Diamond

Monday, November 15, 1999

John Brakey

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Raymond Brakey, passed away Nov. 15, 1999 of heart failure.

He was born Dec. 3, 1945 to Walter Raymond and Vira May Brakey, he was one of nine boys.  He graduated from Granger High and joined the military, where he served overseas during the Vietnam War. John married his high school sweetheart, Minette Isbell on June 20, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked throughout his life in the youth program of the church, serving as Young Men's president and his final position was as ward clerk, which he served faithfully until his passing, despite his many health problems. Never one to complain, he was an example to all as how to live your life and endure to the end. He touched many people and will not be easily forgotten. The ultimate family man, he devoted his whole life to the service of his family and his Savior.

John is survived by his loving eternal companion; children, Dena, Troy (Julie), Ryan (Jenny) and Amee; five grandchildren; brothers, Dean Whiting, Glen, Roy and Barry. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers; Lloyd, Jerry, Pat and Bob.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999, 12 noon at the Kearns 24th Ward, 5905 So. 4000 West. The family will receive friends at a viewing Thurs., Nov. 18th at 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the service at Kearns 24th Ward.

Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Funeral Directors: Valley View Funeral Home.

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Friday, July 9, 1999

Richard Johnson


Richard Jay Johnson

Our beloved son, brother, uncle and dad was born on July 17, 1947 in Murray, Utah passed away tragically on July 9, 1999 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident while traveling through Idaho.

Rick graduated from Granger High School in 1965 followed by a four year stint in the U.S. Navy. He worked most of his life as a professional truck driver; his last employment was at Wall Street Distribution in Salt Lake City. In 1995 he moved to Twin Bridges, Montana where his heart belonged.
Rick was of LDS faith, loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping, gold panning, and swap meets. 

He is survived by his mother, Norma J. Phillips, West Valley; (John) Connie Robinson, Richfield; (George) Leslee Ellis, Magna; Joe L. Phillips Jr. (Cindy), Rock Springs; (Greg) Janet Lord, Houston; four stepchildren: Jamie, Lynn, Jerrod and Bryan; numerous nephews and nieces; grandfather, Glenn Hanson; many close friends, co-workers and the "Bird." Preceded in death by his father, Cholis J. Johnson and four other grandparents.

Graveside services will be held Thursday July 15, at 12 noon, at Redwood Memorial Estates (6500 South Redwood Road); where friends and family may call one hour prior to services. Interment Redwood Memorial Estates.

Rick will be remembered in our hearts forever and always.
By Deseret News  Jul 14, 1999
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