Lois Chappell Brian

Loa, Utah - On January 17, 2026, Lois Chappell Brian, faithful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend moved forward on her path of eternal progression. She was born in 1940, on June 23, to Lloyd Bybee Chappell and Erma Maxfield. We are certain that a beautiful reunion is in progress with many loved ones who passed on before her, especially with her mother who died when Lois was seven years old. Lois grew up in Lyman, Utah and was proud to be from Wayne County. After her mother passed, she was blessed to have a caring aunt and uncle, Etta and Kirk Nelson, move into their home. They helped nurture and care for her and her brothers until their father was remarried to Hannah Delaine Madsen. She remained very close to Aunt Etta and Uncle Kirk until their passing.

In her childhood she called Thousand Lake Mountain her second home. While her father would log, she and her two brothers, Nate and LaRell, would spend hours romping all over the mountain; they were truly her best friends. In high school she played the saxophone in a band called “Mr. Crook and his Delinquents”, was active in student government, and won the Betty Crocker Award.

After graduation she worked in Henderson, Nevada and later in Salt Lake City as a secretary for Walker Bank. While there, Lois finally decided that Stanley Dolan Brian was the cowboy of her dreams. They were married in the Manti Temple on May, 17, 1963. After a short time in Salt Lake City, they made Wayne County their forever home. Together they had six “perfect” children: Roger Stanley (Cathy), Paula Palmer (Tyce), Bart C. (Brandy), Shannon D. (Michelle), Ashlee Miller (Mitchell), and Megan Coleman (Dustin). After 55 years of marriage, Stanley preceded her in death on August 17, 2018. She has missed him every day since.

She loved her children unconditionally. They were truly her greatest pride and joy. She spent most of her days as a mother, homemaker, and supportive wife, helping Stanley on the farm.

For many years, with children in tow, Lois helped her father run a successful meat packing plant called Thousand Lake Meats. In 1993 she began her 20+ year career at Wayne High School as the EdNet facilitator. Many students at WHS loved Lois and considered her their bonus mom/grandma.

She loved to cook and bake. She was known for her homemade rolls and delicious meals that she often shared with others. Her children wouldn't dare take a bite of anything she made before asking if it was for them or for someone else. Her kids were often only allowed to eat the "ugly" ones, because the best-looking baked goods were usually for others. Anyone who came into her home knew that she would have treats in the cupboard, ice cream in the freezer, and a cold drink in the fridge available to all. She was a successful gardener, and each fall was busy bottling the fruits of her labors. She passed these skills on to many of her posterity. Lois was a gifted seamstress and quilter. She enjoyed making quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was a dedicated and loving grandmother to her 29 grandchildren (and their spouses) and 27 great-grandchildren, with another due in May. Each of them was her "sweetheart" and she had a way of making them all feel like they were her favorite.

If you knew Lois, you knew exactly where she’d be if the Jazz or the Braves had a game. If she wasn’t watching on the TV or listening to the staticky radio, she would make sure someone could check the score for her.

Although Lois faced many hardships in her life, she remained a faithful and valiant member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Lois held many stake and ward callings in the church, serving in every capacity from nursery leader to Stake Young Women’s President. She was a faithful visiting teacher and minister up until the day she left her home. Her love for the Savior and His gospel was evident in her words, her example, and the way she treated others.

Lois is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings, LaRell Chappell (Susan), Nathan Chappell (Nila), Byron Chappell (Tara), Nora Ann Petersen (Todd), Janell Peterson (Jeffery), Bruce Chappell (Dana).

She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, stepmother, sister Lorraine Chappell, parents-in-law and several of her loving in laws.

The family would like to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff at Gunnison Home Health who helped her stay in her home for as long as she was able. We would also like to express our deep gratitude to the many caring and dedicated members of the Garfield Memorial Care Center and hospital. She spent her final 22 months feeling like a "queen" because of their unconditional love and care for her. They truly made it feel like her home away from home.

Funeral services for Lois will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 24, 2026 in the Loa LDS Stake Center, 49 West 300 South in Loa, where friends may call for viewing from from 10:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. the morning of the services.

Burial will be in the Loa Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Homes of Richfield and Salina, Utah.