Obituary of Simon William Brennan Bronson

Simon William Brennan Bronson, 72, of Cedar City, Utah, passed from this life on Sunday, March 19th, surrounded by friends, relatives, and his children. Simon will always be a beloved father, grandfather, and uncle. He was born to George William Bronson and Louella Jones Bronson in 1945. He grew up on the family farm near the City of Rocks in Idaho before moving with his family to Salt Lake City, Utah. Simon courageously battled cancer for many years. He was an accomplished actor, gymnast, Spanish speaker, and outdoorsman. Simon graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City and later attended the University of Utah and Southern Utah University. Simon loved flying and spent the majority of his professional career as an air ambulance pilot in Billings, Montana, where he flew thousands of missions that saved many lives. Simon being an avid traveler, geography, and astronomy enthusiast, could point out nearly every mountain range and constellation on his many journeys. Simon also played many instruments, including the violin, harmonica, concertina, and recorder, but he is probably best known for his voice and amazing fluency on guitar, which he perfected on his two year mission in Chile. His music touched many lives and will live on in his friends, family, students and children. He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many callings throughout his life. Simon is survived by his children. Daughter, Chelsea (James) McMurdo, Afton, Wy; Son, Jesse (Ashley) Bronson, Kirkland, Wa; Daughter, Olivia Bronson, Seattle, Wa; 5 grandchildren; Brother, Larry Randal; and Sister, Ethel Ficks. He is preceded in death by both of his parents; and sisters, VaLois Dallimore, Laura Pearl Lyman, Mary Lou Salter, and Georgie Gay Bateman. A memorial service for Simon will be forthcoming and announced to family and friends at a later date.