Brian Rau Memorial

The Woods Cross Community lost a great member on Friday, Jan 27th. Brian was a fun-loving husband, dad, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend.  He was born on February 27, 1955 to Kathlyn Elizabeth Hoodenpyl and Alfred Carl Rau in Portland, Oregon. He was the fourth of five boys.  Brian grew up in Forest Grove, Oregon, served a LDS mission in Hawaii and received his education at BYU.  
Brian worked for Delta Airlines for 23 years, owned an engraving business for 5 years and spent the last 6 years working for Deseret Mutual Benefit Administrators.
Brian was humble, generous, funny, creative and adventurous.

He was a kid at heart who always believed he was in the prime of his life. He loved BYU sports, but never learned that the outcome of tense games could not be influenced by yelling at the TV. He loved being anywhere outdoors whether fishing, camping, boating or at the beach. Brian had a passion for traveling and loved creating memories with his family while on vacations all over the world. He was a board and card game connoisseur and regularly accused others of being "cheat buckets."
Above all, Brian was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He found joy in his family through all stages of life. He was also faithful to his testimony of the Savior and served diligently in many church callings.
Brian is survived by his wife of 35 years and his 5 children, Katie (Daniel) Holley, Michael (Maridee), Christopher, Jessica (Jeffrey) Wegner, Matthew and 11 grandchildren: Alexis, Taya, Brynlee, Luke, Carlie, Brooke, Jake, Madelyn, Logan, McCall and Mackenzie. He is also survived by his 4 brothers Rodger (Sharon), Larry, Steve (Linda), Kevin (Sigrid).

We are all in shock and grieved by his passing We stand with his family and mourn the loss of his earthly presence knowing that we will rejoice as he is with His heavenly Father.

May it be said to you Brian Rau, well done good and faithful servant.

This memorial fund is going directly to the Rau family to help pay for the unexpected funeral costs and other financial challenges the family may face during this time.

Thank you in advance for your generosity towards this beloved family!

Woods Cross Family