Brian Scott Thomas

St. George/Salt Lake City - Brian Scott Thomas, loving husband, and father passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2020 at the age of 52. Brian was born in Sydney, Australia on April 23, 1968 to George and Lyla Joy Thomas. Brian spent his childhood and teenage years in Hollywood, Florida before moving to St. George, Utah for his senior year of high school. Brian graduated from Pine View High School in 1986. Brian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a two-year mission in Norway before proudly serving his country in the First Gulf War with the Marines LAV Unit.

Brian married Stephanie Snow in the St. George Temple on April 24, 1992. They moved to Hollywood, Florida where their three sons Marshall (25), Mitchell (23) and Mason (18) were born. Brian worked with his father in the family owned company, Zee Medical, and served as Bishop of the Hollywood Florida Ward for five years. In Florida, Brian and Stephanie gained many friends and made many wonderful memories. For more than twenty years they cherished their annual Florida Keys trip with close friends. Brian and his sons loved football, and whether it was the Dallas Cowboys or the University of Miami Hurricanes, they were always talking about it.

In 2008 the Thomas family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where all three of their boys graduated from East High. Recently, Brian has been the Vice President of Store Operations for the Channel Control Merchants LLC based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Brian had a gift for encouraging those around him to be the best they could be. Recently, Brian served many communities in the southern states. He personally delivered 25,000 N95 masks to seventy-five hospitals, assisted care retirement homes, fire departments, and several police departments.

Brian had a passion for family, reading, cooking, football, history, and walking his dog, Roxanne. He always offered words of encouragement and made everyone he came in contact with feel important. He loved cooking and barbecuing for friends and family, feeding them until they couldn't eat anymore. Brian blessed everyone with his infectious smile, big open arms, loud New York accent (even though he never lived there), optimistic attitude, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Brian is a role model for everyone, especially his three boys who love him without condition and want to make him proud.

He is survived by his loving wife, Stephanie Thomas, and his three sons, Marshall, Mitchell and Mason. He is also survived by his parents George and Lyla Joy Thomas and siblings Stephanie (Rob) Moyle, Debbie (Chris) Jones, Michelle (Marshall) Coleman, Steven (Tammy) Thomas, David (Megan) Thomas, and Elizabeth (Tyler) Barrus. He is also survived by his father and mother in-law, Vern and Mary Snow, sister-in-laws, Stacy Snow (Gary) and Shaylee (Kole) Furley, and over thirty nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on June 26th, 2020 at the Bonneville Glenn, 1050 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah at 5:00pm. Please leave any memories and pictures you may want to share with the family to memoriesofbrianthomas.com. Wishes and support messages can be sent to the family at www.spilsburymortuary.com.

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Published by Spectrum & Daily News from Jun. 23 to Jun. 26, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Thomas

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Paul Roth

August 7, 2020

Brian was a VP of sales with a company that I worked for. I always looked forward to Brian’s visits he was very influential and was the focus of the room when he was in it. Brian was a man that I will have the most respect and admiration for. He taught me a lot to help me as successful as I am now not just in business but in life. He will be missed. Semper Fi Brian.

Chrissy Foster

July 7, 2020

Steph - Thinking so much of you and your family.

Aileen Jackman & Family

June 27, 2020

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Brian was bubbly and silly at times but he always offered his shoulder if you needed a good cry. Our hearts go out to Stephanie and the boys as well as the rest of the family. RIP, BST. And, say hello to Phil for us.

Doug/Yvonne Smith

June 26, 2020

I would like to express condolences and loving support from our Smith family to the Thomas's at this time of Brian's passing. We learned of it late and wanted to let George, Lyla, Stephanie, Marshall, Mitchell, Mason, David, Megan and all of the other family members know that we were deeply saddened by the news.

I did not know Brian personally, but knew tales of his kind heart and gestures on behalf of my parents Gene and Yvonne Smith. My mother still tells wonderful stories about Brian. I learned that over many years the Thomas family would have a large family gathering on Christmas Eve at George and Lyla's house in St. George. After the festivities were over, Brian would ask the whole family to travel out to Ivins to visit my father Gene, at his nursing home bed. It was a very sweet and touching gesture, that still causes me to tear up when I think about it. Very generous and thoughtful. All instigated by Brian. I've long wanted to thank him personally.

We're never ready to hear of a loved one's passing from us. Whether a parent, a spouse, a son, daughter, brother or sister. It is so difficult. Our family has had several of these within the last decade. We hold gratitude that the Thomas family has been so generous with support for us over the years with our losses. We now want to offer support to you, as a family.

Death stings and lingers for a time. We search for answers, meaning and purpose in it and in God's over arching plan. Sometimes we come up short. But eventually time heals and we only hold good memories of our loved ones. The pain subsides, but it takes time. At this time platitudes are often not a comforting thing. Our family simply wishes to offer love, support and a message that peace eventually comes.

We love you and offer our condolences at the passing of your dear husband, father, son, brother, uncle. God bless each of you.
Doug and Yvonne Smith

James Ingram

June 26, 2020

Brian has been my biggest motivator and my greatest inspiration at CCM. I have spent my whole life looking for someone that would believe in me and my talents. He was the ONE! He inspired me and drove me to be the best I knew that I could be. I will greatly miss him. I could say so much more but he already knows!

a loved one

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Vicki Howell

June 25, 2020

Prayers for the family and many thanks for the motivation Brian gave so effortlessly from his heart.

Angel Bench

June 25, 2020

Brian you were so inspiring, you always made me feel like I was doing great at times I doubted myself, You gave me that motivation to keep going and give my all. I already miss seeing your uplifting texts in our group. You will forever be missed by all of us CCM. My heart goes out to your family.

Theresa Trussell

June 25, 2020

Brian was a big man, with an even bigger heart. He had a way to make everyone feel comfortable around him and always inspired people to be their best. May God bless his family and friends during this time.

Mason Jones

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Brandon McClain

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Brandon McClain

June 24, 2020

Brian was such an inspiration to my career and he is the reason I am in the leadership position I am in today. I will forever miss Brian's speeches that would make me want to charge into war for him. My condolences to the family.

Andy Grosse

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Abe Diaz

June 24, 2020

Brian you will be missed brother! I loved watching you get pumped up, red in the face with excitement and so passionate when you spoke. What I admired the most about you was the care you had for others. You were not shy showing or telling people how you cared about them. You always encouraged others to grow and have success and loved showboating people on their successes. You were a leader that drove people with passion. I thank you for being you and I will miss you!!