This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robbins, Carter Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/Qg.2ADE/313 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 09/26/02 MALAD — Bryce Merlin Robbins, loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, friend and “Daddy,” returned home to his Heavenly Father on his father’s birthday, September 23, 2002, after an automobile accident took his life at the age of 22. Bryce was a friend to all, and he especially loved bringing joy, smiles and laughter to those around him. Bryce was born on January 3, 1980, to Rex Grant and Sarah Ann Carter Robbins. He was welcomed home by an older brother, Jared. Throughout his life he cherished Jared, and his younger brothers and sisters. They love him for his quick wit and enthusiasm for life. Bryce was well-known throughout the community, and he touched many people’s lives with his respectful, caring ways and friendly attitude. He loved being around people and having a good time. He always made a gathering into a party. Blessed with a natural ability for athletics, he spent his growing-up years involved in several sports and hobbies. He played soccer, basketball, baseball and wrestled. Bryce medaled in both triple and long jumps at state track his junior and senior years. His special interests in high school included electronics, computer networking and hanging out with his friends. He participated in swing choir, FHA, FFA, SADD Club and especially enjoyed competing in the History Fair. For several years he was involved in Scouting and achieved the rank of Eagle. He attended several leadership training camps through the Scouting program. He especially loved the silly Scouting songs, and shared them often with his family — even when they weren’t willing listeners. His skateboard became one of his cherished possessions. He learned several stunts and even tried skate boarding down the garage roof. He loved adventure, and found rock climbing enjoyable and challenging. Bryce loved the out-of-doors, and enjoyed camping and hunting. He graduated from Malad High School in 1998, and is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. At the time of his death he was employed at Icon in Smithfield, Utah. He was preceded in death by a younger brother, Joshua, three grandparents (Hulbert Merlin and Ruth Victoria Robbins and George Lynn Carter), and some of his childhood friends. Bryce is survived by his parents (Rex Grant and Sarah Ann Carter Robbins); grandmother (May Carter of Holbrook); three brothers (Jared Rex, Brady Lynn and Devin Andrew); two sisters (Stacey Ann and Paige Victoria); a sister-in-law (Nicole Mangum Robbins); two special children (Taysum and Whyett); and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, September 27 at noon in the Malad LDS Second-Fifth Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the Horsley Funeral Home, 132 W. 300 N. in Malad this evening, Sept. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Holbrook Cemetery.