Brandon D Hope

Brandon D Hope was born on July 31, 1965 in Provo, UT to Marilyn and David Lee and entered eternal life on October 7, 2026 in Spring City, UT. Brandon was a jack of many trades, with an exceptional talent for HVAC and electrical work that took him south to Mesa, Arizona where he raised his boys.

Brandon lived a lifetime of positivity and adventure, always finding his own road to travel. He lived life wide-open, rode like the wind, and treated speed limits as friendly suggestions. His motorcycle was his pride and joy, his wallet was always empty, and somehow every new noise coming from his bike was “supposed to sound like that”. He never met a gas station he didn’t need to stop at, a biker he couldn’t befriend, or a bar he couldn’t find. He believed chrome was a personality trait, leather was formal wear, and a good day was one where the bike started on the first try. He embodied the spirit of family, hard work, Sunday dinners, and making memories with his boys and grandchildren. His personality was infectious and he made everyone feel like the most important person in the room.

He leaves behind a family who loved him dearly, friends who will miss him, and a motorcycle in the garage that nobody else is allowed to touch. We can only hope the roads up there are endless, the curves are perfect, the beer is cold, and the cops are too busy to bother him. And if there is a Harley Davidson dealership in heaven, we’re pretty sure he’s already arguing with the salesman about the price.

Brandon was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Pedersen, his brothers, Ryan and John Pedersen, his nephew Anthony J, and his niece, Angela Nicole. He is survived by his children, Tanner (Kelly) Hope, and Jesse (Katheryn) Hope, of Mesa, AZ; his brother Brett (Christy) Hope of Evanston, WY, his sister Deborah Dahl, and his honorary daughter, Allysia Dahl, of Spring City, UT. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, London and Levi, and many beloved nieces and nephews. In lieu of a funeral, his family has chosen to host a celebration of life for Brandon in the summer of 2027, giving his friends and family around the world a chance to attend.

When you lose the only man who truly wanted you to win, without jealousy, without competition, without a hidden agenda; the man who prayed for you when you weren’t in the room, who wanted your success more than his own, your life is forever changed. For those who still have their dads, please appreciate them because the day comes too soon where you have to face the pain of losing them.