Brett Anjewierden Obituary (1967 - 2016)

On March 15, 2016 this Amazing Husband, Brother, Uncle, Son, and Friend slipped suddenly from the world. He was a quiet man of many talents, an outwardly gruff soul who was the spirit of generosity and joy. Brett was a true renaissance man, just as comfortable and capable of sewing clothing, knitting, quilting, and cooking multi course meals as he was at repairing engines, building rooms and tracking game. Brett loved to create recipes and to hunt. He loved to travel to new places and to teach anything and everything. He was an avid theatre goer and a Disney fanatic. Brett served 25 years as a Corrections Officer and Sergeant with the Salt Lake County Sheriff's office. He was a dedicated officer who took great pride in his job and believed wholeheartedly that he was there to serve. He helped open both the Oxbow and the Adult Detention Center facilities, assisted with the creation of the current prisoner classification system, and was on the team that upgraded the jails prisoner management database. He helped establish and manage the jail's K9 program, working closely with both the dog and handler. He was a strong supervisor who believed in mentoring and encouraging his staff to reach for their full potential. Brett was fascinated with the history and stories of St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus. He collected the stories of Santa from across the world and was honored to don his persona. But most of all Brett loved his family. He was a devoted husband, a loving uncle, and a steadfast brother. He is survived by his wife Rebecca; his parents, Ben and Penny; his brothers, Dwayne (Shannon), Steven (Jennifer); and sister, Jan (John) Ficker. He leaves behind nieces and nephews who adored him, many friends and coworkers. The service for Brett Anjewierden will be next Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. There will be a viewing Monday evening, March 21, 2016, 6-8 p.m. and before the service Tuesday morning. Viewing and services will be held at the Salt Lake LDS 1st Ward, 760 East 700 South, Salt Lake City. Interment will be at the Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 17111 S. Camp Williams Road, Bluffdale, UT. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Fund for Fallen Officers. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.jenkins-soffe.com. Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary-Murray 4760 South State Street Murray, UT