Brent was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a graduate of Milwaukie High School.
He joined the U. S. marines at age eighteen and served in Viet Nam. On Oct. 21, 1977 he married Terry Morgan in Vancouver, WA. They had resided in Aloha for the last 32 years. Brent drove truck for over 35 years, retiring from Yellow Freight in 2001. He was a member of Orenco Presbyterian Church. Very active in Masonry, Brent was a member of Cornerstone Masonic Lodge in Portland, Beaver Chapter # 106 Order of Eastern Star and was Past Grand Patron of Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Oregon. He especially enjoyed pheasant hunting with his Golden Retrievers. Survived by his wife Terry Dart; former wife Chris Dart; daughters Aliza Dart-Scott (husband Reggie) and Karen Faulkner; 5 granddaughters - Jade Jones, Brianna Jones, Kaylee Faulkner, Reilly Scott and Reese Scott; and his Golden Retriever Angel. Brent was preceded by his brother Ronald Dart. Memorial services Sat. Dec. 29 at 2:00 P. M. at the Beaverton Masonic Temple, 4690 SW Watson in Beaverton. In lieu of flowers donations to The Cancer Research Fund of The Grand Chapter of Oregon Order of Eastern Star. Checks made payable to Grand Chapter OES can be sen to Grand Secretary, 707 Main St. Suite 400, Oregon City, OR 97045.