Brett Ronald Schuurman

August 28, 1974 - July 1, 2019

Our loving father, son and brother Brett Ronald Schuurman, 44, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2019 in Millcreek, Utah. He was born on August 28, 1974 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Ronald Schuurman and Margaret Ann Sorensen Carr. Brett married Janica Thorne and they later divorced. Brett was an easy going and fun-loving child who was always active and involved in sports, outdoor activities and the Scouting program where he earned his Eagle Scout at the age of 14. He loved woodworking and created many different projects throughout his school years. He had a great love and fascination for cars and was willing to help anyone at a moment’s notice. Brett was employed by the Salt Lake City Public Works as an inspector and was there for 20 years. He was friendly and outgoing in any situation and would make friends with anyone he would come in contact with. Family and friends were very important to Brett and he was fiercely protective over those that he loved. Brett is survived by his parents, Ronald (Janet) Schuurman, Margaret (Russ) Carr; two children, Megan and Trevor Schuurman; siblings, Melissa (Curtis) Post, Emilee (Keith) Lovato, Nicole (Josh) Rawls, Jesse (Jennifer) Schuurman and Casey Schuurman. He also survived by his Grandmother Jeanette Schuurman (Oma). Brett is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Stan and Helen Sorensen and his grandfather, Guy Schuurman (Opa). A viewing will be held at Serenity Funeral Home located at 12278 S Lone Peak Pkwy #103 in Draper, Utah on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 7 to 9 pm. A Celebration of Life will take place on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 3 pm – 10 pm at the Black Lion Events Center located at 9854 South 700 East in Sandy, Utah. Google Maps Link: https://g.co/kgs/6Zh21b