Brian P. Scanlon, age 80, of Cambridge died May 30, 2025 at home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 7th at Dale Evangelical Free Church in Harris. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Click here to watch live stream service.
Brian Patrick Scanlon was born on March 23, 1945 in Saint Paul, Minnesota to Richard and Lillian (Fitzmorris) Scanlon. He graduated from Harding High School in 1963 and joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at RAF Lakenheath AFB, U.K.
Brian worked for many years as a route salesman for Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake. Brian had a heart for people of all ages; he was quick with a joke and always wore a smile. Brian loved his family, he loved his Minnesota church family, and his Texas church family. He loved music, dancing, and all sports. You never saw him without his coffee mug and a pocket full of cookies and gummies. He was willing to share, but look out for the pocket lint.
Brian’s favorite song was Amazing Grace. He said it always amazed him that no matter how many mistakes he made and wrong turns his life took, he knew he was forgiven – washed clean by the saving blood of Jesus Christ. Brian was not afraid of death; he knew his last breath on earth would be his first breath in heaven. Brian died peacefully at home with his wife and many family members by his side.
Brian died May 30, 2025, at home at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Scanlon; daughters, Theresa (Stephen) Spells, JoAnn (Scott) Murray, Kirsten (Matthew) Youngren; son, Trevor (Jessica) Scanlon, and many beloved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his sister, Kathy Huber.
Brian is preceded in death by parents Richard and Lillian Scanlon; siblings, Richard (Delores) Scanlon, John (Maxine) Scanlon, Sharon (Don) Mortenson, Dennis (Loretta) Scanlon, Patrick Scanlon, and Lenore Weiss.
Brian will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
A friend had this to say about Brian, “This man is truly one of God’s special gifts. His love and kindness are given freely to those he knows and those he has met for a moment… and it’s unconditional. His love for Mary has been his greatest joy. Only leaving her because he heard the whisperings of his God”.
Denise Osgood
Sorry for the family loss.
Mr. Brian aways had a smile and a most beautiful greeting for me every single time we met in our Texas church foyer. I am so glad I saw him and Mary a few weeks ago.
One day, I will see you again Mr. Brian ❤️ Our prayers are with Mary and the rest of the family.
I will always be Mr Lucky married to Mrs wonderful
Will miss having Brian as a great neighbor in TX.
We are so sorry for your loss Mary. Steve and I will forever remember all of the great times we had together. Know that this is only a new beginning that we will all face and conquer. Brian is whole again and eating Twinkies and Gummies to his hearts content. Love You~