Our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away Nov. 24, 2024, at the age of 62 in his home surrounded by loved ones after a 14-month battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Gary Brown Lee was born Oct. 19, 1962, in Tooele, to Gordon Lee and Darlene Brown Lee. He was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple to Carolyn Jones on July 7, 1989.

He was born and raised in Tooele, Utah where he shadowed his dad on locksmith jobs and worked with his mom on merit badges for his Eagle Scout award. He also loved spending time in the garden with his grandparents, running distance in track and field, playing drums with his sisters as well as in the Tooele High School band. Gary served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Melbourne, Australia. He attended Utah State University and received his bachelor’s degree in management information systems. He worked at many wonderful companies and was most recently working for the Church as a Senior Business Analyst.

He loved photography, trains, firetrucks, and history. Gary also loved to travel. He loved to plan trips that included visiting temples and lighthouses any chance he could. Gary’s church service brought a lot of experience and friendship to him over the years. He served in many callings at the ward and stake level. He was very organized and loved using his talents to serve those around him.

Gary met Carolyn in a singles ward in Bountiful, Utah, and they quickly fell in love. They were married and a few years later and settled in Kaysville, Utah, where they lived for 23 years. In 2015 they moved to North Salt Lake. The most important thing to Gary was his family. He was always intentional with how he spent his time. His children and grandchildren brought him immense joy.

Gary is survived by his loving wife Carolyn Lee; daughter Melissa Lee (Justin) of Layton, Utah; sons Nathan Gary Lee (Brianna) of Centerville, Utah; and Ryan Gordon Lee (McKenzie) of Nibley, Utah. Grandchildren include Brynne, Katelyn, Hailey, Laura, and Whitney Weight; Gracie, Jackson, and Hannah Lee; and Adeline, Brooklynn, and Saige Lee. He is also survived by his sisters Diane Priday (Bruce), and Sharon Stokes (David), brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and family who love him dearly. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, a nephew, nieces, and his in-laws.

A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday Dec. 1, 2024, at Russon Mortuary in Bountiful, 295 N. Main St., Bountiful, Utah. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Monday Dec. 2, 2024, at the Foxhill Ward, 200 Eagle Ridge Dr, North Salt Lake, Utah. A viewing will also be that day from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the same location. The burial will be at Bountiful City Cemetery.