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Parley Leland Belnap

1928 - 2018

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Mindy Jeppesen posted a condolence

Friday, January 4, 2019

During the 18 months that the Belnaps served at BYU Jerusalem Center I was able to benefit from their loving and thoughtful service in two separate semester programs, Winters 1999 and 2000. When I returned in Winter 2000 as part of the Hebrew Intensive Group, Brother and Sister Belnap remembered me and welcomed me back with open arms. I appreciated the extra time they devoted to me and my Hebrew-speaking classmates as we sought to find music to perform at the Jerusalem Center in our target language. I loved my experience in the choir that Sister Belnap led. The choral music we sang will forever be in my heart. The Belnaps opened up a whole new world of choral music to me. Upon returning to Provo, I enrolled in organ classes and then later in carillon bell classes. Thank you, Brother Belnap for sharing your love of music with me and so many other students! Mindy Anderson Jeppesen

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Russell Sorensen posted a condolence

Saturday, November 17, 2018

As I have contemplated over the past week how this man has affected my life I am literally in awe. One memory has led to another as I have recalled so many long-forgotten experiences with Dr. Belnap: His expert guidance through first year music theory in 1982. His excitement over my call to a German mission. My excitement at his offering me an assistantship to play the BYU carillon. His continued support in frequently climbing the 108 steps of the carillon to coach me. His interest in the tomato starts I had growing at the top of the carillon tower. My toddler eating Dr. Belnap's lunch in his studio in E208. Pulling stops as he performed Franck on Temple Square. Talking me into doing a masters degree in organ and dealing with the aftermath (my BMus. was in piano). Actively helping me explore different career options. Waking up in the middle of my graduate organ lit. class and discovering the other two students and Dr. Belnap were sound asleep - as the recording of Sweelinck droned on. Many hours of happy discovery with him in lessons in his studio, at the Provo Tabernacle, at Temple Square, and in Madsen Recital Hall. His continued interest in me and my family long after my career as a student ended. Parley Belnap is one of the great mentors of my life and I wouldn't be where I am as a person, as a musician, as a family man, or professionally, without his patient and loving guidance. And I am only one of hundreds who he nurtured in this way through his career. His memory will always be dear to me. I look forward to future lessons with him on the grande orgue in the sky.

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Lawrence M. Harmon posted a condolence

Friday, November 16, 2018

My wife, Carolyn Taylor Harmon greatly appreciated Parley as a fellow musician and as a relative who shared her interest in Taylor family history research. Now he and Carolyn are where they can interact with those ancestors they spent so much time finding, and where they can participate in heavenly music. May God bless you all with his peace and love at this time of separation.

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Friday, November 16, 2018

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Robert Jones posted a condolence

Friday, November 16, 2018

I met Parley in 2006 at a BYU Organist's workshop, as he was teaching the basics of the organ, and understanding the strategies of playing. He overheard me speaking to someone about how I had a knack for picking up sound, and then playing it on the piano when I hear it (I was/am a self-taught organ & piano player) and then he pulled me aside, handed me his number, and told me to call him as he would be glad to teach me how to play. From then on, up until 2011/2012 he taught me the basics of understanding how to read notes. I would go over to his home once a week and take lessons. Parley was a very patient teacher. Patience is perhaps the most important lesson I learned, after we quickly became friends. This was not an easy thing for me, as learning has always been a very difficult problem; but Parley always made it enjoyable which took the stress away. He would often make a joke or two just to help me learn and understand the important steps to learning how to play a song. This was not only a stress reducer, but one of the building blocks to a developing, or rather building on a wonderful talent. I have always loved instruments in addition to playing them, and Parley's endless, Christ-like patience and exceptional teaching methods really helped in many ways, including learning to love learning. He would always tell me "You can't let your brain go on vacation in the middle of playing!" as I would lose my place all the time. This is when he reminded me to be patient with myself. I am really grateful to have known Parley both as a teacher & mentor; as well as a friend. My academic career has been successful largely because of people like him. I will always glad to have known him, and will truly miss our times together. My sincerest condolences go out to his sweet wife, Bona, who has also been a very dear friend, and to his family. Thanks Parley. God be with you til we meet again. Love, Robert

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David L. Wood, M.D. posted a condolence

Friday, November 16, 2018

In late 1951, Parley L. Belnap and I (David L. Wood) became East German Mission companions in Hildesheim, Germany. He had a gentle and warm, humble spirit that made working with him a pleasure. One of the most memorable times with him was on Saturday, Feb. 9, 1952 when he and I traveled to the small village of Hoheneggelson, near Hildesheim and met with the Lutheran Pastor, Meyer-Rosher. He gave permission to his assistant to show us two very old churches built in the 1200s. In one of them, the assistant let Parley play the 800-year old pipe organ. It had only one manual, which was only slightly wider that two and a half feet. I had to use the long wooden pump handle in the back of the organ to pump air for Parley to play. He was thrilled, and I was happy to be able to share that rare experience with him. Reading Parley's extensive accomplishments in the music (and organ) world and at the BYU made me very proud of Parley Belnap.

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Mary Annw Keeler-Jolley posted a condolence

Thursday, November 15, 2018

My siblings and I grew up with the name "Parley Belnap" being a name that was mentioned often as a brilliant organ student of J.J. Keeler. Since then, of course, he has lived up to everybody's expectations. Sorry for your loss, but he'll ring the organ chimes in the hereafter. Signed, Mary Anne Keeler-Jolley

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Gaylia Smoot posted a condolence

Thursday, November 15, 2018

I alternated times on Wednesday evening as Brother Belnap and I played prelude in the Mount Timpanogos Temple. He would play one week and I would play the next. We communicated a few times over the phone as we juggled schedules occasionally. I was very touched when he called me to let me know he was retiring from playing at the temple. He thanked me very kindly for covering for him a few times. He is the only organist that has ever done that with me and several have come and gone. I felt honored to know him even though it was mostly a voice over the phone. My condolences to the family as you say good by to a great man.

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Jeffrey Shumway posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

I first met Parley Belnap when he came to Boise to teach organ about 1965. I recall daily lessons with him for two weeks. I can still play for memory the church prelude I learned then. As a professor at BYU in 1976 he taught me transposition and clef reading that benefitted me greatly at The Juilliard School the following year. We became colleagues in 1985 when I joined the BYU music faculty. Parley was gentle and kind, earnestly involved with every student, unassuming but completely professional. I consider him one of my greatest mentors.

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Eric Oldroyd posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Brother Belnap was my organ instructor at BYU during the mid-1990s. Although I never became an organ major, he treated me no less than others and spared no effort to teach me all he could and helped me become a better organist than I ever would have without his influence. His musical talents were great, but I will cherish even more the quiet, Christlike way he lived his life, always kind, concerned about others, and willing to do whatever was necessary to serve his fellow man. My life has been blessed by the time I was able to spend with him those many years ago. I share my sincere condolences and pray that the Lord will comfort you at this time. Eric Oldroyd

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David Worlton posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Parley had a great influence on my organ playing. I had essentially been self taught, but felt that I needed professional direction. Parley provided that in encouraging me to enroll in the Organ Certification Program at BYU. He also suggested that I join the American Guild of Organists. He also encouraged me to receive professional organ instruction from Dr. Cook. I took all of his suggestions and have appreciated it ever since. I appreciate the patience which he manifested in teaching me correct principles of organ playing. He was a talented artist and great teacher and friend.

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Kirstin Howard posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Brother and Sister Belnap were an inspiring couple when I met them as a student in Jerusalem in 1998. Brother Belnap had a quiet nobility about him and could make the organ sing like nothing I have heard before or since. Together they taught a small group of us to sing in a student choir, which is a fond memory. Thank you, dear Belnaps, for sharing your goodness and music with me while I was a student at BYU-Jerusalem. May your family be blessed at this time. -Kirstin Jackson Howard

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Michael & Maria Moody posted a condolence

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Parley was not only highly qualified as a teacher and a performer but he exemplified the qualities of love, kindness, meekness and humility. We honor him for the gentle way he influenced so many lives. We also honor his dear companion for her years of faithful support and service. Together they accomplished a great work. With our tender thoughts and love to Bona and family, Michael & Maria Moody

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Mike Bigelow posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Parley was an example of quiet excellence. I'm so grateful for all that he accomplished, particularly at BYU, for the organ, and without fanfare. I would be satisfied with accomplishing half of what he has done. My love to Bona and all your family.

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David C Hobson, DDS posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Brother Belnap was an ispiration to me during my two years of studying organ with him at BYU. Such a kind, caring, gentle man, who was also a superb musician and teacher. Over the past 50 years, I've been privileged to share the excellence of his organ instruction with worshipers in Methodist, non-denominational, and LDS congregations. We have all benefitted from his commitment to the highest standards of musical performance! And of his striving to make the world a better place!

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Evie Navarro posted a condolence

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Thinking and praying for you and your family at this time, Sister Belnap. Brother Belnap was an inspiring man who has positively affected my life. I will never forget the night in the Jerusalem Center when he invited me to play "The Spirit of God" on that beautiful organ. Nor have I forgotten all of his musical talents he shared with our group while we lived in that sacred land. He inspired me to magnify my own talents and I am grateful for his example of service. May you find peace and comfort in the great Plan of our Redeemer at this time, knowing that you will will be with him eternally. Much love, Evie

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Ernestine Motes & Patsy Burke posted a condolence

Monday, November 12, 2018

My condolence on the loss of your father.im sure he was a great man who loved his family. I pray that your tears of saddness brings tears of joy in remembering his legacy., He will wipe away every tear from their eyes ..and death shall be no more neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore for the former things has passed away,,,(revelations 21:4) Newell I so sorry to hear about this We are sending prayers of comfort to you and all the family..We know the true gospel and know theres a better place waiting for our loved ones...

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Parley Leland Belnap

1928 - 2018

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Proudly Serving all of Utah, with full service facilities in American Fork, Highland, and Utah County!

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About UsAlan & Annette along with the fifth​generation in the business, son Alec, have now completed and established our second facility in Highland, Utah. We have been serving the community with faithful service for five generation and more to come.

About Us
Alan & Annette along with the fifth
generation in the business, son Alec, have now completed and established our second facility in Highland, Utah. We have been serving the community with faithful service for five generation and more to come.