Brett Alan Mayes

Nov. 30, 1960 – Oct. 20, 2026

Brett Alan Mayes, 65, passed away October 20, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a lifetime of memories that will forever be treasured.

Brett had a love for adventure and the outdoors. He enjoyed rock climbing, paragliding, playing sudoku, riding his motorcycle and paddling his canoe he built himself. He often spent time at his cabin and traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Brett was born November 30, 1960, to Effie and Onder Mayes in Lovell. He moved to Butte, Montana, when he was 8 years old and met Trudi when they were young kids in junior high school. They married shortly after high school and for 47 years navigated all of life’s adventures while raising their family and creating countless memories.

After high school, Brett served four years in the Air Force. He returned to Montana before moving with his family to Meridian, Idaho, in 1995. He spent the remainder of his career at Micron Technology, where he started as an electro-mechanical engineer, earned his computer science degree and completed his career as a software engineer. 

Brett was a loved Scouting leader for many years and actively served as a member of his church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Onder and Effie Mayes, mother-in-law Janet McGee, sister Anita Goldsberry and brother-in-law Mike Durtsche.

He is survived by his wife, Trudi; children and grandchildren Misti (Troy) Hughes and their children Tahya (Kolin) and Kayla (Charlie), Brett W. (Brandy) Mayes, Rebecca Mayes and her girls Mia and Brinna and Benjamin Mayes; sisters Aletha Durtsche and Paula (Kevin) Kinney; brothers Therrill (Nancy) Mayes, Joe (Charlene) Mayes and Gary (Darcy) Mayes; and brothers-in-law Gary Goldsberry and Bill (Annie) Telling; and many extended family members and close friends. 

Brett was a proud father and grandfather who will be waiting for us to join him in his heavenly home when we meet again.