Brian Grant Pherson, 56, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at home on October 5, 2010, after a lifetime battle with Diabetes. He did love watching all sports and did learn to play some. He is survived by his parents, Donald and Betty who loved him dearly, his brother Rob (Catherine), nieces, Jessica (Paul), and Mallory (John), his aunt, Mary (Louie) and several cousins. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at 11 AM at A.L. Moore Grimshaw Mortuary, 710 W. Bethany Home Rd., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Brian's honor to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.