Brian H Rasmussen

Brian H Rasmussen, 62, passed away on June 14, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous, three year battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was born July 11, 1962, to Hans and Melva Gifford Rasmussen in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was raised in Salt Lake City until his family moved to St. George in 1979 when he was 17 years old. He loved being a big brother to his two younger sisters and as a child, would often include them in his backyard adventures. He loved playing with his dog Sparky who was a beautiful Cocker Spaniel and riding his bike down to a stream close to his home. He had a love of the outdoors and would drive into the mountains by himself with a camera, a case of canned food and a million-dollar smile. He graduated from Dixie College (now Utah Tech) with an Associate Degree, and then served in the Switzerland Geneva Mission. He attended USU in Logan where he met the love of his life, Mary Allison Tyree. They were sealed in the Manti Temple on July 14, 1988. One year later, they moved to St. George where Brian earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from SUU. Brian and Mary raised a beautiful family of four children and several dogs. Brian made a career at Deseret Laboratories Inc, where he continued to work throughout his diagnosis, surgery and treatments. The family is grateful for the love and support shown to him by his Deseret Labs friends throughout his cancer journey. Brian had a love of history, which he expressed through collecting ancient coins, building exquisite miniature historical and religious buildings, and genealogical research. He loved his ancestors, connecting with them through their stories and sharing them with family in newsletters. Family meant everything to Brian. He would drop anything to spend time with them. He loved camping, photography, gardening and helping with aviation events. He had a keen sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. A lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he often found himself serving in the young mens’ and scouting programs, where he taught, inspired, and built lifelong friendships. Brian is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary; his children Jeffery, Jennifer Burgi (Andrew J), Joseph, James; granddaughters Layne Mary Burgi and Brooklyn Ann Burgi; his mother Melva Rasmussen, his sister Myrlene Smith, and brothers-in-law Mark Swan and Brian Smith. He was preceded in death by his father, Hans William Rasmussen, his sister, Madalyn Swan and nephew Stephen Mark Swan. Caring for Brian was a pleasure as all who surrounded him could feel his positive attitude and love. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the many doctors and health care personnel who helped with his challenges for the last three years along with Dixie Hospice. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Snow Canyon Stake Center, 1184 N Dixie Downs Rd, St. George, Utah. A viewing will be held Monday, from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. He will be laid to rest in the Tonoquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.

Brian H Rasmussen

July 11, 1962 - June 14, 2025