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Brett Michael Carl Kester

January 7, 2025 by Editor

Brett Michael Carl Kester was born in LasVegas, Nevada a few minutes after his twin sister Rheann on 29 Jan 1984. Michael passed away unexpectedly on Christmas day 2024. Family members had gathered together to celebrate the birth of the Savior when Michael slipped into eternity.

Michael grew up in Hamilton graduating from Hamilton High School in 2002. He became an eagle scout and then served two years in Sao Paulo, Brazil as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

After returning home he attended the U of M, BYU I, and the University of Utah. He received his M.S in microbiology and later his PhD.

Michael enjoyed the ocean, snowboarding, skateboarding and our beautiful mountains as well as his many friends. Michael adored his son Jaden.

Michael enjoyed working for the City of Salt Lake. He also worked for Boeing. While in Hamilton he worked at A Thaiger.

Michael is survived by his mother Betty Kester, son Jaden Kester and sisters Katherine (Steve) Hart; Velvet (Beau) Rominger; Rheann (Alex) Visisviriyachai and many nieces and nephews.

Michael will be remembered for his courtesy, loving kindness and for a smile that would light up any room.

A funeral service was held Monday January 6, at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Hamilton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

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