Michael Reed Brough

I knew Michael only through a few family gatherings, but I knew him well through the love and respect his brother Richard has for him. Michael’s example left a lasting impression on Rich and helped shape the man I have loved for many years.
While goodbyes are never easy, our faith in Jesus Christ and the Plan of Salvation gives us hope. We know families are eternal, and because of that belief, this parting is not forever. I look forward to a joyful reunion someday where I can get to know my brother-in-law for myself. Our prayers are with all who love Michael. May they find peace in the knowledge that he has returned home to a loving Father in Heaven and that brighter reunions lie ahead.

Micheal was a great man that always did what he could to help out his community. When I worked with him he was always so kind and welcoming. I’m sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace. Sending prayers of strength for his family through this difficult time.

Mike Brough was an endlessly kind and genuine person. He showed unparalleled levels of kindness to me when I first moved into the neighborhood. I have many good memories in scouts with Mike, he spend so much time helping all us boys achieve our Eagle Scout. I am glad I was able to visit with him one last time when I visited recently, I didn’t know it would be the last time I spoke with him, but I will cherish that memory. I am so grateful for his positive impact on my life, he was truly a wonderful and selfless person who we will all miss dearly.

Michael's 45-year career at Zions Bank reflects an enduring commitment to both his employer and the array of businesses who appreciated the way he worked with them and for their success. That pattern played out in his 51-year marriage to Linda. They worked with each other and for the good of each other. Then, when Linda could do nothing but depend upon Michael, he happily gave his all for her. I write with great admiration. May Linda continue to feel his enduring love.

Spending the month of March in Michael and Linda‘s home was a sacred, precious time for me for which I will always be grateful. I was able to watch my brother interact with all around him, ached with him in his grief and turmoil, was impressed with his prayers and pleading desires, and was amazed at his great kindness and gratitude to all his acquaintances. He truly is a kind and honorable man.

Where do I start? Broughs have been neighbors, friends, home teacher, etc for many years.
My heart breaks that Cancer took another great man too soon!!!
Love and prayers to Linda, Aaron, Andy and your families at this time.
❤️

I am shocked and dismayed that Mike is no longer with us. I haven’t seen Mike for decades, but we have spoken from time to time. Recently we were planning a reunion of sorts, tentatively planned for next year, with 6 of us old friends. But now there are only 3 of us left (Wade, Rick, and myself).

Mike was clearly one of my very closest friends throughout junior high and high school, and we had some very good times together until I moved away to California.

I send my deepest sympathies to Mike’s entire family, and I wish you all peace and strength. My thoughts are with you.

All my best;
John Fitzpatrick

I was very blessed to have Mike as my Scoutmaster. He had an amazing ability to be a leader and a friend at the same time. His support, example, and love will be cherished for the rest of my life. Love and Prayers to Linda, Aaron, Andy and their families.

The Connector
When I was in a career transition, on the hunt for opportunities to acquire a business, Michael lined me up with a handful of business owners before I had a chance to request introductions.

The Muse
Michael amazed us with his gift of connecting us with humor and joy through artistic creation.

The Jester
On my last visit with Michael, he informed me with glee that he had developed an innovative method of exercise to maintain a modicum of strength through debilitating chemo treatments. Walking over to the piano in the Brough home living room court, I caught the hint of a smirk. With the decorum of an instrumentalist, he positioned himself on the bench, and began to pedal… the pedals of a player piano. Then, we all received his gift – a round of comedy against the milieu of a heavy drama, “the fourth wall” now opened.

The Instructor
I was blessed to sit in Brough homes during family gatherings when Michael and Linda taught Gospel principals, love, and life skills. He delivered his mini-sermons and devotionals as if a muse and preacher and jester, in the family nave.

The Servant
When Michael learned that I was scheduled for a knee surgery, and despite my New Englander Yankee “I'm all set” prideful intransigence, he insisted that he be my oost-op escort. I relented. After all, who could resist his magnanimity and gregarious charm. I recall disrobing, dressing in a surgical gown, walking into the OR, getting on the operating table, and then through the fog of anesthesia emergence, realizing Michael was assisting a female nurse with my wheelchair. My recollection of the next events includes vignettes of Michael walking into a pharmacy, stopping at a thrift store and coming back with crutches, then walking me into my home. The next morning I awoke and called Michael: “Mike, about that post-op… uh… uhm… I don't recall dressing myself… did you dress me?” I leave the rest for the audience's imagination.

The Brough’s are one of the best families anyone could ever know. We lived in the same area for many years, took familiy vacations, owned land together, and was blessed with brilliant free council in business.( Don’t tell Zions ) We pray for Linda, Aaron and Andys comfort in these difficult times. Mike’s spirit and love will always be with us.

From the time my little brother Michael came into my life, I loved this kind hearted boy, and I enjoyed helping to care for him as his big sister. I love his caricatures and other artwork and treasure one of his paintings in my home. After I married and moved away from home, he always made a special effort to spend time with me and my family whenever we came to visit. He was a great help to our boys in their scouting and a good influence on all our children as their favorite "Uncle Mike“. We grieve his untimely passing and miss him and the fine example he set for all of us as a God-fearing and God-loving man.

Some of my fondest memories of Mike go way back to the 'Herbert Avenue' days and the Yalecrest First Ward. Mike was a member of one of the nicest and most charitable families - it's no surprise that his life of giving and caring was a continuation of the family values he learned in his youth. May peace be with ALL generations of the Brough family who are among the finest people on earth.

Mike was a man with high integrity, a caring man, and a good friend. I knew him as a fellow banker, and valued his wisdom, calm and ability to take care of the needs of his clients. Mike had the ability to accomplish things, even when they seemed impossible to be done. Mike will be missed by many, and I for sure will miss him

This was the last significant text I shared with Mike such a dear friend. His sense of humor was always shared in our conversations.

Hi Michael,

I hear you are having some trouble with your vision. So very sorry to hear that, however it might improve your driving some. Ha, Ha. I have been thinking about you a lot and wanted to share some thoughts.

In a short decade, your friendship has meant so much to me and my family. Around our house, when we describe someone as truly kind, the scale goes from nice, to very nice, to “Mike Nice.” That is the highest compliment we give.

I have often wondered what makes you so unbelievably kind. I am not sure I can fully explain it, but I do know this, being around you always made me feel good, not just about life, but about myself. That is a rare gift.

You have made a bigger difference in people’s lives than you probably ever realized. I know you have in mine. I strive every day to be a little more like “Nice Mike.”

Jim Baker

Growing up with the Brough family means they became family too.
Played night games in our growing years with Mike and other cherished friends on Herbert Ave! Best memories ever. Mike was a kind brother like friend with a funny sense of humor!
I wish peace for his family grieving his loss! I loved the Brough family
Growing up!

Diane so sorry to hear about your brother passing away. So thankful for the gospel of Jesus Christ. He was my cousin but didn’t know him well enough to know more about him. God bless his family and posterity.🙏🙏🙏

So sorry to see this, worked with Mike for 27 years @ Zions Bank

I sure love my Uncle Mike and I am so blessed to call him family and be connected to him for eternity. I look forward to a happy reunion in Heaven.

Mike and I met in a Japanese class at his beloved University of Utah.

We became friends immediately. We studied together and laughed together, even though was I an avid BYU fan and former Cosmo.

I think we landed in each other’s lives at the time we were both needed to a good friend. Mike, was kind enough to help me study for our Japanese tests.

What a blessing it has been for me to get to know Mike and his lovely family.
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with your family.