Brennan Walpole

Obituary for
Brennan Rolf Walpole

Brennan Rolf Walpole, age 35, returned to the arms of his Heavenly Father on December 30th 2017 in Idaho Falls after a snowmobiling accident in Star Valley, WY. Brennan was born September 12, 1982 in Provo, Utah to Rolf Jerold Walpole and Tangalene Muir of Mapleton.

Brennan accomplished a lifetime of living within the short time he had with us. After serving an LDS mission in Costa Rica and Tennessee, he was sealed for time and all eternity to his high school sweetheart, the love of his life - Jordan Lee Allman on October 7, 2005 in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. He attended Utah Valley University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Community Health. He enjoyed many hobbies but his favorite place was on the back of a dirt bike and he liked to say, “Let’s Rip”. Brennan began every ride with a prayer and then the infamous starting line and words, “Hammer Down”. He loved riding in the Baja 1000 where “they have the best tacos ever”, (though he wasn’t completely sure what animal the meat was from) or simply putting around with his girls and little bud on the bikes. He loved snowmobiling and rode in some of the most beautiful places on earth. He enjoyed golfing, shooting, and mountain biking. Brennan worked hard and played just as hard. He was never satisfied with mediocre. He always strove to learn more and to be better.

“This is the best” is how Brennan referred to everything in life. He was quick to forgive anyone who “chapped his hide” and could make anyone smile. He befriended everyone he met and strangers quickly became friends. Brennan’s wife and three small children were his life.

His favorite quote was by Mavis Leyrer, “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy @#!*, what a ride!’” And what a ride it was!
Brennan is survived by his wife Jordan, daughters Olivia and Ava, son Beckett, parents Rolf and Tangie Walpole, brother Garrett Walpole (Jessica), sisters Tazia Moss (Eric), Whitney Gammell (Bill), Devonnie Crane (David), and 8 nieces and 8 nephews.

There will be a viewing Sunday, January 7th, 2018 from 5-7 p.m. at the LDS Canyon View Stake Center at 989 S 2550 E Spanish Fork, UT 84660. There will also be a short viewing before the funeral on Monday, January 8th at the same location from 9-10:30 a.m. with the services starting at 11 a.m. Interment will be at the Mapleton Cemetery.