Gary E. Brown

Gary Emeral Brown, our loving and caring father, grandfather, great grandfather and husband passed away on November 28, 2025. Gary was born to Clara and Ed on May 10, 1930. He grew up off 3900 South just below 20th East on what was affectionately known as the Bar-B. There he grew up causing mischief with his brothers Gordon and Wayne and his cousins that lived nearby. Those friendships continued throughout his life. He attended and graduated from Granite High School.

Gary served in the Army from 1950 to 1952 where he achieved the rank of Sergeant. Before entering the service, he met and dated Marilyn Price, whom he married on August 15, 1952 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised their children Robert, Becky, Brian and Gordon. After the passing of Marilyn he met and married Reta Clark, whom he spent the next 26 years with.

After marrying Marilyn, he started working for International Harvester. There he achieved several awards as a very successful salesman and later became the Branch Manager of the location in Salt Lake City. During this time he picked up playing golf and became quite the golfer having won several trophies. One of his great joys in life was playing golf with his kids and their spouses.

Gary was always involved in the lives of his kids, whether that be sports, scouting or their lives in general. He was always asking if he could help even when it became obvious that he just couldn’t do it anymore.

Next to golf, Gary’s other passion was for the outdoors. Well into his 90’s he continued to hunt and fish. He shared this passion with his sons and grandsons that created many unforgettable memories. He lived by the motto “don’t let the old man in” which kept him active and the reason for his long life.

Gary is survived by his wife Reta, son Robert and wife Dixie, daughter Becky and husband Craig, son Brian and wife Lori, son Gordon and wife Tiffany. Also 15 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.