Our Staff

Funeral Director

Brent Russon

Brent has been a part of funeral service for over 50 years. Born in Salt Lake City to Milton W. and
Karlyn Chatfield Russon, he grew up in the Bountiful area attending local schools and being involved in
the community. His father and two brothers started the Russon Brothers Mortuaries. Brent followed his
father and uncles into the business and became part of the second generations of Russons in Russon
Brothers Mortuaries.

Besides the funeral trade, Brent lent his services to the Utah Funeral Directors Association by serving for
many years on the UFDA Board of Directors, as well as the president of UFDA in 1986-87. Brent was
also appointed to the Utah State Funeral Services Licensing Board. For several years he participated in
the South Davis Chamber of Commerce. Civically minded, Brent was instrumental in developing and
chairing the Bountiful City Community Council, as well as Viewmont High School’s community council.
Brent is firstly dedicated to God and Family. He met and married a fellow Viewmont Viking; Dianne Gibb,
and has 5 children; Lonnie, Lori, Chad, Todd, and Kellee. Son Chad and Todd make up part of the third
generation of Russon mortuary, He and Dianne have 23 grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren. Brent
served a mission in Southern Australia, has served as a bishop and a member of a stake presidency for
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

“The honor of serving someone in a time of need is very humbling and sacred. I appreciate the
confidence this community places in our family in caring for their loss. Often, I am asked why on earth
would I choice this profession. The answer is simply the feeling of service and of a gratitude hearth in
providing tender care at a tender time.”

Funeral Director

Scott Russon

Scott has been a licensed funeral director since 1978. During that time, he was privileged to work very
closely with his Dad, Milton W Russon and his brother, Brent Russon in serving families in Davis and Salt
Lakes Counties. It was during these decades of service that Scott was blessed to learn from them, along
with other loved and respected family members and colleagues about the operations and culture
associated with the loving care of families wading through the pain of grief and sorrow.

Scott is married to his best friend and high school sweetheart, Sherry. Together they raised 5 children
who are all married to amazing spouses and have brought 20+ grandchildren into their tribe.
In addition to licensure in the State of Utah, Scott was licensed in Idaho from 1982 – 2012 and as a Life
Insurance producer and General Agent for Russon Brothers Mortuary 1985 – 2020. Scott was appointed
by the Governor to serve on the State Funeral Services Licensing Board and received the appointment
to serve on the SIDS Advisory Council for the State of Utah. He served as a member of the Program
Advisory Committee for Salt Lake Community Health Sciences College, in preparation for accreditation
by the National Funeral Service Board for Utah’s first College of Mortuary Science.

Scott was active in the Boy Scouts of America serving as Scoutmaster, District Round Table
Commissioner and a member of the Great Salt Lake Council Executive Board. Scott was a member of

the Centerville-Farmington Rotary Club for over 30 years, serving as President in 1994; also served as
District Convention Chair under his mentor and friend, District Governor, Andy Anderson.

Scott and his wife share a beautiful passion for music. At the inspired invitation of his sweet wife, he
auditioned for, and was invited to be a member of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square for 7 years.
During this time, he was blessed to maintain above 92% attendance at all events — with many thanks to
his partners and coworkers who willingly took on extra work responsibilities so he could participate. His
wife, Sherry, was the Choir’s biggest fan during these years!

Scott loves traveling with Sherry, waterskiing, and spending time on any lake with his family, or on a
pontoon boat with a fly rod in his hand and tight lines!

For 50 years it has been Scott’s tremendous blessing to serve the communities of Davis and Salt Lake
Counties. It is a great honor and privilege to be called upon, in that seminal event of grief, where we
have the blessing of applying generations of training and compassion to serve families who place their
trust in us.

Funeral Director

Gary Russon

Owner/Funeral Director Syracuse

Chad Russon

Chad resides in Farmington, Utah with his wife and four children. Chad grew up in Bountiful, Utah where
he attended Viewmont High School. After a mission in Chili for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Chad decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the family business. Chad attended The
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Science in Houston, Texas, graduating in 2000. He has spent years
being involved within the community in many aspects of his life. Chad volunteers at church, local sports,
helping those in need or providing care for those who are mourning. Chad is grateful for the opportunity
to continually bless the lives of those he comes in contact with.

Owner/Funeral Director Bountiful

Tyler Russon

Tyler was born and raised in Bountiful Utah. He attended Bountiful High School where he graduated in 1995. After High School he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Lansing Michigan. After his mission he met and married Anne Vandegrift. They have 4 children and live
in Centerville, Utah. Tyler has worked at Russon Mortuary and Crematory Mortuary since 1997 and been licensed since 2004.

Owner/Funeral Director Farmington

Matthew Russon

Matt is the son of Scott and Sherry (Gibb) Russon. Growing up around the family business and seeing
what his Dad did to help families gave him a sincere desire to follow in his footsteps. He grew up in
Centerville and attended Viewmont High School. After high school Matt served a two-year, full-time
mission in Argentina for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There he learned the spanish
language and gained compassion for others, both of which help him in his service as a funeral director.
After his mission he studied at BYU and then Weber State to obtain the necessary prerequisites for the
Mortuary Science program he would join in Houston, Texas. Those studies along with his internship with
Russon Mortuary gave him the opportunity to become licensed and to do what he loves to do: serve
families during the difficult time of the loss of a loved one and help them grieve and memorialize in the
way that will help them the most. Matt married his sweetheart, Stacy Petersen also of Centerville, and
they have seven beautiful children together. They have a home in West Farmington, and they love Davis
County and enjoy the wonderful people here.

Owner/Funeral Director Bountiful

Todd Russon

Todd was born and raised in Bountiful where he attended Tolman Elem., Centerville Jr. and graduated
from Viewmont High School. Todd enjoyed playing sports growing up and was always supported by his parents Brent and Dianne, in whatever activates he was a part of. After high school, he served a mission
for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Richmond, VA from 2001-2003.

After a few years of living with and having fun with friends in Provo going to college, he met Jenni Wilcox of Ogden and got married in 2007. They moved to California where Todd graduated from Cypress College with a degree in Mortuary Science. They now live in Woods Cross with their 5 Children. Todd has been licensed since 2009 and loves to serve the community he was raised in. Todd is thrilled to work with his brother and 2 cousins in doing all they can to carry on the tradition of professional and caring service their fathers and grandfathers paved before them.

Funeral Director

Kyle Robb

Kyle has been with Russon Mortuary since 2007. He was born and raised in Southwestern Colorado,
where he attended and graduated from High School. From 1992-1994 he served a mission for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the California Roseville Mission.

After his mission, he attended and graduated from Ricks College and decided a career in the funeral industry was the path he should take. He attended and graduated from Mt. Hood Community College with a degree in Funeral Service education. Following graduation, he began his funeral career working in Portland, Oregon, gaining valuable knowledge and experience with different faiths and cultures.

Kyle, his wife, Shelby, and their children, Kaden, Bosten, Harper, and Quincey reside in Bountiful. During his spare time, he enjoys coaching his children’s baseball and soccer teams, visiting and exploring the Oregon Coast, and spending time with his family.

Funeral Director

Joel Chambers

Joel has been working in the Funeral Industry for 42 years, 26 of those with Russon Mortuary and
Crematory. His Family consists of his Wife Toni, Children; Ben (Joy), Joseph (Bonnie), Jillian (Brian
Bessenbacher) and Cameron (Shandee). They have 10 grandchildren. Joel attended Cypress College
in Southern California for his Mortuary Science program and graduated with the Melvin D. Hilgenfeld
award for outstanding student in Funeral Service.

He is grateful and honored to be a part of the Russon Family and is looking forward to continuing his service with them into the future.

Funeral Director

Caleb Heap

Caleb is by far the most handsome funeral director on staff at Russon Mortuary. He joined Russon Mortuary in January of 2016. He grew up in Bend, Oregon where he learned to love the outdoors; fly
fishing, bird hunting, biking and snowboarding are still among his favorite things to do. He graduated
from the University of Utah in 2000 and later graduated from the Mortuary Science program at Mesa Community College. Caleb and his beautiful wife Susan live in Salt Lake City and are the parents of four
wonderful children. Their son Davis is the oldest of the bunch and is married to the beautiful Annie (Lawrence). Three daughters; Addi, Brynn and Leia have all, in turn, graduated from high school and are
pursuing education and work in the local area. Helping families during the difficult time of the loss of a
loved one is something that Caleb is honored to be able to do.

Funeral Director

Shannon Warenski

Shannon joined the Russon Brothers Mortuary in 2015. He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the State of Utah. Shannon was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, graduating from Granger High School. He later fulfilled a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Texas San Antonio Mission. After returning from Texas, Shannon began his career in the funeral industry in 1997. During his apprenticeship, he attended Arapahoe Community College, graduating in 2002 with a 4.0 GPA
and honors. He was recognized as being one of the first students in Utah to complete his funeral education online.

After graduating, Shannon was instrumental in the development of the Mortuary Science Program at Salt Lake Community College. He served as an adjunct instructor from 2006-2012, program/curriculum developer, and the first PAC Committee Chairperson for the new program. In 2014 Shannon graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utah State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. With his strong background in family service and 20 plus years of serving families in Salt Lake and Davis County, Shannon has developed a great relationship with the community and enjoys serving his friends and neighbors. Shannon is a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Utah Funeral Directors Association and the Cremation Association of North America.

“For me, funeral service is a calling, and it provides me an outlet to give exceptional service at a time
when it is greatly appreciated. I am honored and humbled to professionally guide families through the
saddest times of their lives.”

Funeral Director

David L. Milius

David was born and raised in Southern California. He attended Ontario High School in California where he graduated in 2000. After High School, he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Colorado Springs, Co. David has 4 beautiful Children; Brielle 17yo, Dawson 15yo, Dallin 11yo, and Daxton 8yo. David attended Cypress College Mortuary Science program in 2004 and has worked at Russon Mortuary and Crematory Mortuary since 2013.

Funeral Director

Anthony Scharrier

Anthony was born and raised in Cottonwood Heights, Utah. He studied at Dixie State University and graduated from the University of Utah in 2001 with a degree in Communications (emphasis in Public Relations). His wife Salina, and son George, currently reside in Kaysville. He has been active in the funeral industry for over 7 years. Anthony is proud to be a part of the Russon staff and to be able help serve grieving families.

Funeral Director

Matthew Cope

Matthew was born and raised in South Weber, Utah. He is the 5th of 6 children of R.L and Rebecca Cope. He attended Northridge High School and graduated in 1999.Matthew served a mission in England London and the London South Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After returning home, in January 2003 he met and married his beautiful wife Misty Weston of Roy, Utah in the Summer of 2003.Matthew and Misty served as foster parents with the Utah Foster Care Foundation for a 5-year period, during which time they fostered 4 children. They were able to adopt two of the children they fostered; a sibling group; Ashli and Kaden. Matthew attended both Weber State University and Arapahoe Community College where he graduated and received his Mortuary Arts Degree. Matthew has been serving in the Funeral industry since 2014. Matthew has a passion for helping families in the most difficult times of their lives. He enjoys helping families make funeral arrangements and designing headstones. Matthew is also a licensed in Life Insurance sales/preneed and serves as a notary public. Matthew and his family currently reside in Clinton, Utah where he loves raising his children with his wife. He enjoys gardening, cooking, fishing, camping, and taking small outings with his family.

Funeral Director

Madison Woods

Madison grew up in Clinton, UT, where she attended Clearfield High School, graduating in 2015. After high school, Madison lived in San Antonio, TX for 4 years enjoying a new culture, yummy food, and the beach in Corpus Christi, TX. While in Texas, she also had a beautiful little girl, who is now 5, and full of sass! Madison has had a passion for the Funeral Industry ever since she can remember. She used to always tell her mom at a very young age, “Mom, I want to be a mortician when I grow up!” In the fall of
2019, Madison applied to Russon’s, and became a secretary at their Syracuse location. After nine months of being a part of the Russon Mortuary family, Madison became a licensed Funeral Service Intern. She has a true passion for what she does, and loves getting to work with families.

Office Manager Bountiful

Susan Phillips

Susan was born and raised in Salt Lake City. She now lives in Davis County where she raised her two daughters. She has worked at Russon Mortuary since 1996 and enjoys the association with her co-workers and the customers, she serves. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her grandchildren, walking with her dogs and gardening.

Office Manager Bountiful

Nancy Johnson

Office Manager Bountiful

Kelcie Hart

Kelcie spent the prime of her growing up years in Centerville and attended Centerville Jr. High before moving on to Viewmont High (go Vikings!) where she graduated in 2014. After high school, she served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Knoxville, TN where she fell in love with Southern sunsets, autumns, and banana pudding (she insists banana pudding anywhere else simply doesn’t compare). When she is not working, Kelcie spends her time writing, swimming at the Bountiful Rec Center–where she worked as a lifeguard for her very first job, and simply enjoying the atmosphere of Bountiful. She is extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with Russon Mortuary. She loves to assist families and hopes to make things just a little easier for them during such a difficult time.

Office Manager Farmington

Lynette Sunday

Office Manager Farmington

Savannah McAllister

Office Manager Farmington

Carla Larsen

Office Manager Syracuse

Lori Worthington

Office Manager Syracuse

Darline Sharp

Preplanning/Aftercare

Matt Simons

Preplanning/Aftercare

Paul Rios

My parents worked and lived most of their lives overseas. I was born in Honduras and spent 15 years living and traveling in Central and South America. Speaking 3 languages, English, Spanish and Portuguese while in Latin America. Moved to the US to start high school in Reno, NV. Lived in Reno for 35 years. Loved to Utah in 2013 and started working in the Preplanning side of the mortuary industry as an Advanced Funeral Planner. With 8 years of experience and an in-depth knowledge of advanced funeral preplanning, I’m honored to represent Russon Mortuary and serve families in northern Utah. Hope this works. I cannot find the picture so I will wait to take it at the Mortuary.