Gloria Brown Buck
"Mom & Grandma"
Gloria Brown Buck, our loving mom, grandma and companion, passed away at age 77 at her home in Midvale after a valiant struggle with cancer. Gloria was born February 25, 1930 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Joshua Elden and Rose Vilate Andrus Brown. She married William E. Buck on October 23, 1947 in Provo, Utah. They later divorced.
Gloria's talent with music allowed her to serve as church organist for 50 years. She was an avid golfer, enjoyed taking pictures and riding her bike. For many years, Gloria worked for IHC as an Operating Room Technician. Prior to working for IHC, Gloria ran a beauty salon in her home. We will miss our mom and grandmother.
Survivors: children, Linda B. Larsen (Larry), Don W. Buck (Terri), Janet B. Pearce (Raynor), Mark D. Buck (DeDra); 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; brothers, Donald Brown (Joan), Elden Brown (Joyce), Reid Brown (Sunnie), Ruel Brown (Jean); a special companion she enjoyed golfing with and attending family parties, Brad Gardner. Preceded in death by two great grandchildren, Taylor and Melody.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 24, 2007 at 12 Noon in the Midvale 6th LDS Ward Chapel 8171 So. Jackson St. (225 West). Friends may call at Goff Mortuary 8090 So. State Thursday 6-8 p.m. or Friday at the church from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens.
The family expresses sincere appreciation to a special granddaughter, Valerie Woodard, for her devotion and loving care to Gloria; also to the Utah Cancer Specialists and staff, and to Russ at Hospice Alliance and his associates.