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A Life Well-Lived
Brian VanderSloot was born on June 28, 1974, in Seattle to Frank VanderSloot and Kathleen Zundel. He lived in various places, including Oregon, Minnesota, Singapore, and Idaho, where he resided for most of his life. He was the third oldest of five siblings. After his parents remarried, he enjoyed an even larger family of 18 brothers and sisters. His family remembers him for the honorable way he led his life, the promises he always kept, and his selfless humility.
A Self-Taught Whiz
Brian was self-taught in computers from a very young age. He never had formal training for computers, but he was a whiz. He loved music and taught himself to play the guitar, a talent he eventually used to sing to his children at bedtime. Starting at age 14, Brian began lifting weights and kept himself in top shape for the rest of his life. He was known for his enviable and large biceps and loved to show them off at any opportunity he could.
An Honorable Mission
Brian received his bachelor’s degree in business from Brigham Young University. He served an honorable mission from 1993 to 1995 in the Porte Alegre South Mission in Brazil for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He loved the Brazilians and served them with all his heart. He developed a love of the Portuguese language, which he taught to his boys.
A Dedicated Father
After graduating and starting his new career at Melaleuca, he married Jennifer Coburn of Sugar City, Idaho, on July 19, 2002. They were blessed with two special boys, Connor and Isaac “Rocky.” He was dedicated completely to those two little boys. He was their hero. He was passionate about their educational development in all areas.
Brian VanderSloot’s Cause of Death
The cause of Brian VanderSloot’s death is not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. However, it is known that he passed away on November 3, 2011. His life was celebrated by his family, friends, and colleagues who remembered him as a hardworking, talented, and innovative thinker. His loss was deeply felt by all who knew him.
