Travis Bruce Mann (Perkins)

Travis Bruce Mann (Perkins)

Travis Bruce Mann, a loving father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, completed his earthly mission and returned to the arms of a loving Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 17, 2010. At the time of his death he was enjoying a much anticipated vacation to Washington DC with his son, Ryan.

Travis was welcomed into this world on December 17, 1969 by excited parents, Greg and Gaylene Nalder Mann.

At the young age of seven, his father, Greg, died. This was a very traumatic time for Trav! In July of 1978, Travis got a new dad, R. Lynn Perkins, and they became very close as father and son.

Travis had a gift for writing. He received a journalism scholarship to college. During his college years he made many close, lifelong friendships.

He married Julie Barlow on May 17, 1991. They were later divorced, but Travis remained the custodial parent to their son, Ryan.

Ryan was the sunshine in Trav''s life. They did everything together. Travis was so proud of him and wanted nothing but the best for him. They enjoyed several fun vacations together.

Travis was employed by the State of Utah at Cache Valley Youth Center in Observation and Assessment. He worked with many fine people and enjoyed and loved the youth he counseled.

Travis is survived by his wonderful son, Ryan, parents Gaylene and Lynn Perkins, his brothers and their wives, Matt and Lisa Perkins of Hooper; Clint and Angela Mann of Hooper; Brett and Becky Perkins of Layton;a sister, Teresa Perkins, Marriott/Slaterville; grandparents, Ruth and Harold Perkins of Kaysville; and Bruce Nalder of Salt Lake City; 13 nieces and nephews and many cousins, uncles and aunts that love him.

He was preceded in death by his Dad, Greg, grandmothers, Gayle Nielsen Nalder, Lenore Breeze Mann, and an aunt, Susan Mann DeShazo.

The family would like to express appreciation and love to Regina, Clint and Jenna for their constant love and support.

A funeral celebration of Trav''s life will be held Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 p.m. at the Homestead LDS Ward Chapel, 5375 South 5900 West, Hooper.

Friends and family may call Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Roy Mortuary, 3333 West 5600 South and on Saturday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. at the church.

Interment, Hooper Cemetery.