Susan Tripp Bringhurst “Sue”, 72, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022, with her loving husband by her side. She was born November 10,1949, in Salt Lake City to LeRoy C. Tripp Jr. and Elsie Tripp. She grew up in the California Bay Area, graduating from Crestmoor High School in 1967. At the College of San Mateo Institute, she met her husband-to-be during their first semester. They both then attended BYU.
Sue married Paul H Bringhurst on December 29, 1971, for time and all eternity, in the Oakland Temple. After moving several times with the Army, they eventually made their home in Orem UT.
Sue was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints her entire life. She served in many leadership and teaching positions in the Church, creating memorable lessons for the youth and primary.
Sue and Paul raised 5 wonderful children, and being a wife and mom were her most cherished roles. She loved to create “Super FHE’s” for her family, and surprising them on holidays or special occasions with her thoughtful crafts.
Sue was very gifted in teaching and loving the youth, creating lasting relationships with many whom she taught. She was exceptionally skilled with many creative talents, especially scrapbooking. She loved to cook meals for her family, as well as make and decorate cookies. She was an avid reader who taught her young children to read. She loved journaling and writing poems.
The family would like to express our love and appreciation for iCare Home Health and Hospice Services, especially nurses Kristy and Kori, the staff at the Ashford Assisted Living, and all the medical personnel that have assisted through the years.
Sue is survived by her husband, Paul H Bringhurst, and children Noelle (Mike), Jared (Lisa), Carrie, Erin (Jason), Kimber (Brian), stepmother Gerry Tripp, brothers LeRoy C. Tripp III and Richard Thomas Tripp, sisters Denise Curti and Vickie Tripp, and 17 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy C. Tripp Jr. and Elsie May Thompson Tripp.
Graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road (10600 South), Sandy, Utah. Please share a favorite memory or message of condolence with her family at larkincares.com.
Our four daughters were the lucky enough to be in several of Sue’s classes. Her love for them was evident in all the activities she planned, the crafts she made and the sweet notes they received from her. We will always remember her kindness, joy and laughter she brought to our neighborhood. We extend our condolences to her husband and the wonderful family they created.
Dear Paul, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Sue. She was a good friend to me. I have missed seeing her for quite some time, my love 💓 to you & your family. With love to all from Vanae
I loved talking with Sue. She was always so nice to me and welcoming to the family. I remeber talking about her job at the scrapimgbooking store in Spanish Fork. She was fun, sweet and friendly. I loved her smile.
A fond memory I have of her is when I attended a St. Patrick's Day party she was hosting. I was not prepared. The house was covered in decorations, there were crafts and activities galore, the table settings were green, the food was on theme, everything. All just for St. Patrick's Day! I was told that she does this for every holiday and that's pretty awesome. What fun memories for her kids and grandkids. I'm going to do a Sue-style Valentine's party this year in honor of her. I love your family and we're all sorry she's gone.
Wishing all of you the peace and comfort that come with the loving memories you share of Sue.
Sue was such an amazing person who had a lasting impact on my life and the lives of some of my children, whom she taught. She had a capacity to love and see the best in others. She was such a good example of that to me. At one point I was called to be her visiting teacher but truly I think it was me that she that ministered to. She taught me so much about Christlike living and having faith. We shared many tears over concerns we had for family members and she would alway pray for my wayward kids. She was so amazing everything she did. She knew how to throw a party like no one else and made everything special. Sue, you will be missed by so many. Lots of love from the Conrad’s.
I loved Sue so much. She was such a great example to everyone. She will be missed. I am sorry I will not be able to be at her service. But will be thinking of all of you. Love and prayers to all of you.
Kathy Hunter
My deepest sympathies to the Bringhurst family.
Our sincere condolences and may you feel peace and comfort with your family this weekend
I’ll never forget my first scrapbooking overnighter with Sue and Kimber. Sue had so am you fun crafty things to use and I had no idea how to use them or at least how to make something appealing with them. Kimber and Sue were excellent and patient teachers. Sue talked to me as if I were an important person, not the, no doubt, immature teen that I was. Every interaction with after was just like that. I came away feeling heard and seen by her. There were some good laughs and some important conversations too with tears of joy and catharsis. I am grateful to her for bringing Kimber into this world who continues to be a kindred spirit for me. All my Love to Kimber and the rest of the Bringhurst family.
Paul,
I know Susan's passing was not a surprise, but it still leaves an emotional vacuum. I hope and pray that the Lord's comforting love will envelope you and your family so that His peace and comfort will lighten your load during this time of mourning.
Kind regards,
Brent Bartholomew