Ian L. Bryant returned to his heavenly home on June 11, 2009 after passing away in St. George, Utah. He was born on March 18, 1927 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Walter M. Bryant and Nesta A. McKechnie. He is survived by his sweetheart of nearly 57 years, Lyndella (Lindy) McLaws and their three children, Debora (Richard) Wilson of Orem, Utah, Stephanie (John) Dangerfield of Springville, Utah and Barry (Amber) Bryant of Mesa, Arizona. They have 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Ian married Lindy in 1952 in Flagstaff, Arizona. They were later sealed in the St. George Temple in August, 2008, one year after Ian joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was an elder. His favorite Church job was passing out the Sacrament Meeting bulletin every Sunday and greeting all his friends. Ian lived a short time in Grants, New Mexico but moved to Flagstaff, Arizona when he was nine. He attended school there and then just before graduating from High School he enlisted in the Navy where he served in the Pacific arena at the conclusion of WWII. He returned home and received his degree in business at Arizona State College, now NAU. He worked as the assistant manager of the Hotel Monte Vista for a brief time. Ian and Lindy raised their children on the Navajo Reservation in Tuba City, Arizona. He worked as the business manager of El Paso Natural Gas-Rare Metals and then for the Tuba City Public Schools in the same capacity. He enjoyed his week-ends and summer holidays on his boats at Lake Powell. He loved water skiing and fishing. In 1970, Ian and family moved back to Flagstaff where he managed the Quality Inn Motel for 20 years. When he retired in 1989, he and Lindy moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona. Ian loved to walk on the dirt roads that bordered his back yard with his little dog Luv. He also played golf and made 3 holes-in-one over 14 years. Ian and Lindy also became world travelers visiting such places as Scotland, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Hawaii and Germany, Austria and Holland. Ian finally moved with his dear wife to Ivins, Utah in 2004. They fell in love with their neighbors and fellow Ward members. When President Gordon B. Hinckley came to Dixie to comfort the Saints after the floods of 2005, Ian knew it was time to join the Church. He loved President Hinckley and his "common sense". He also loved his new dog Bubba and his little white Toyota truck. The family would like to express their gratitude to all who helped in the care of our husband and father. Those at Dixie Region Medical Center, IHC Acute Rehab, Coral Desert Rehab and Kolob Care Center. Thank you, too, to the nurses and staff of Utah Specialist Hospice. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Red Cliffs LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 625 E. Center Street, Ivins, Utah. Visitations will be Monday, June 15th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 W. St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah and again on Tuesday from10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the chapel, prior to services. Interment will be Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Orem City Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Metcalf Mortuary, (435) 673-4221.