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KURT GLEAVE Obituary

Kurt C. Gleave 1942 ~ 2010 Kurt C. Gleave, 68, of Park City, Utah passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2010 of Coronary Artery Disease. Kurt was born July 1, 1942 in Long Beach, CA, but lived most of his life in Utah. He graduated from Granger High School in 1960. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and was a long-time member of the "Mountain Men of the Wasatch" organization. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia H. Gleave; Son, Shane Gleave and his parents Deward and Betty (Kocalis) Gleave. He is survived by his Son, Lane E. Gleave; Daughter, Tammy (Gleave) Crayk; Brothers and Sisters-in-Law, Terry (Carol) Gleave; Dale (Val) Gleave, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; as well as many nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be held on July 31st at Elysian Burial Gardens 1075 E. 4580 S. at 12:00 noon.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune on Jul. 18, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for KURT GLEAVE

18 Entries

Larry Petersen

July 12, 2025

Kurt was a good friend, who taught me alot about Mountain men, and hunting and trapping.. I think of him quite often.

S Cafarelli

August 2, 2010

My dad, Pat Cafarelli, adored Kurt. They were such good friends- and many of my fondest childhood memories include Kurt. He was one in a million.
I know it is hard when they leave us- but like my dad said before he moved on, "we are off to the happy hunting grounds and will see one another again."
I know that they are there now, together, hollering and carrying on-

My prayers and thoughts are with you all-

"I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft starts that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn."

Dave Hogan

July 26, 2010

Kurt The Greek became a lifelong friend after his father passed away and his family moved to Granger near our family. During high school we worked on our old hot rod cars, we didn't like riding the bus ten miles to Cyprus. We thumbed rides alot in those days.

I custom painted everything Kurt owned from cycles to the hard hats we wore while working at McFarlands Beef Packers. We car pooled to work and Kurt got his brother Terry a job on the "kill floor" with us. I pin-striped his '55 Merc Low Rider at Liberty Park in our Jester Car Club days. We went to Elvis concerts and movies together.

Kurt always rode shotgun in my '47 custom Plymouth. We entered lots of car shows with my car and his BSA chopper with their matching Candy Red fade over Gold paint jobs. We were parked next to Ed Roth's "Tweety Pie" at a Terrace Ballroom show. Kurt always had my back and I had his custom painting covered.

Kurt's super strength helped push my 4x4's out of mountain snow and mud bogs on our contless off-road hunting and fishing trips - often taking my teenaged brother Kim with us and had great fun no matter what we were after. We became archery hunters for a decade and Kurt evolved into a Mountain Man. He often said he was born a hundred years too late. We snowmobiled alot and loved the Utah, Wyoming and Idaho outdoors. Kurt even went to Detroit with me to buy trucks when I was a licensed dealer. In my opinion had Kurt been born twenty or so years ago he would be an AFC Champion today.

If Kurt was your friend no one messed with you unless we all went down together. Kurt's big smile and tough legacy built many decades of memories for the Hogan and Bolton families.

Adios Kurt

Toni Brown

July 22, 2010

My sincere condolences to Tammy Lane and the entire family.
Remember all the good times, the birthdays, christmas,family gatherings, and all.
I had some great times in the 12 years I was with your dad. The fishing, camping, hunting, and rendezvous, and cabin.
Although I have moved on Kurt and I kept in touch we had many good conversations and laughs about our times together, and how much he adored Margie when she came into his life.
He called me a month ago when my mother passed away . He was always so kind in remembering things znd dates.
My best to you all.

Toni Bennett Brown.

Jim & Dale Cragheaad

July 21, 2010

To Tammy, Lane and family:

Your dad was a tough old buzzard who was a loyal friend and who was the first to help anyone in need. He loved the outdoors and could have lived back when mountain men and native americans were the only humans in this area. Every time we see a Tee Pee or a bow and arrow, we will fondly remember "our mountain man friend"

Tracy Murray

July 20, 2010

Kurt was always quick with a smile or a laugh, and growing up buckskinning he was a great example of keeping it fun. I will miss you, Kurt!

Larry Petersen

July 20, 2010

Farwell old friend, you have been more than just a friend to me. Brother, mentor, companion, all are words defining our relationship. I have missed your companionship and will always count you as brother. Keep your nose to the wind and your topknot in place, till better times when we rendezvou in the great beyond.
Be at peace good friend.

Larry

Brian(Bones) Deb Ohlwiler

July 19, 2010

To the family of Kurt Gleave may peace be with you all.It is hard for me to think that I have lost another friend and brother of old again.Kurt and I had some unbleivable adventure's over the years from new mexico to silver creek. Each trip will always be a part of my life.I wish I could have spoke with Kurt before he left us.I will miss his smile and his laugh.I know I'am a better person for knowing Kurt.

John Daynes

July 19, 2010

My sincerest condolences go out to Kurt's family - he was one of a kind. I met him several years ago with the Rocky Mtn. Fur Co. when I was just a pilgrim. He taught me a lot, and was a complete hoot around the campfire. I am fortunate to have been in touch with him over the past couple of years, and most recently in the past weeks. He will be missed greatly by many, many people. May the angels of light take him safely home.

Rusty & Jim Salmon

July 19, 2010

We were heartbroken when we learned of Kurt's passing but thankful that we'd had a chance to chat with him in recent weeks and laugh about old times. There is simply no way to remember all of the early years in the Fur Co. or Mtn. Men of the Wasatch without thinking of Kurt. He was always there, having fun with all of us, but also pitching in to help and doing whatever needed to be done. I can still see him and Cafarelli up at the range and yelling and laughing at each other over who was the best at a particular shot. The good times were many and are missed, but the memories are still bright.

We hope he finds happiness and joy once again and that those who have gone before are there to welcome him to whatever rendezvous he's headed for now.

Our condolences to his family and those whose hearts are broken at his passing.

john pipinos

July 19, 2010

To My Cousin Kurt,

We laughed, we fished our guts out in Mexico, we drank, we danced and we cried together. By God's grace, we'll do it again. Rest easy, I'll catch up with you somewhere.
Love,
Cousin Johnny

Jacqueline Pannell

July 18, 2010

My best memories ever are with Kurt and the Mountain Men club. He would sing for hours around the camp fire with my husband. Loved his voice, his smile and laugh. We still to this day sing all the songs. I know he will be happy now that he will be with his wife and son.
Jacqueline & Larry Pannel, (Soldotna) Alaska

Margie Gleave

July 18, 2010

To the family and friends of Kurt Gleave, my heart goes out to everyone who knew Kurt. What a joy he added to my life. I enjoyed him as a life long friend and for a short time as a husband. I am so happy that we were able to share some of our life together,and I was honored to be his wife, and spend invaluable time with him. I came to know Kurt deeply and he had a beautiful sole deep down. Lots of people did not have the honor of knowing that part of Kurt. He told me many times about the love he had for others.

I loved calling him Kurtland and he would smile and laugh and say only you, my love, only you. He taught me how to see the beauty in nature, butterflies, the stature of the majestic mountains and the beauty in the sunrise and the sunset. Kurt was more than a husband and friend to me, he was my sole mate and we both knew that.

I am deeply sorry for the pain in everyones heart that knew him. I will miss his deep voice, his sweet laugh, and most of all his love. Life happened, my dear Kurtland, that kept us from being together, but I am so grateful, that you knew right up until the end, how much I loved you.

As the Great Grandfather would say,... fly away on the wings of the Eagle and you will return to me like a dove. I will know you when I see you Kurt. Be a warrior my love and know that my heart will be with yours until we meet again. With all my love, Thank you Dear Kurt

Marva Peterson Braun

July 18, 2010

I remember Kurt from Granger High School and how nice he was to everyone. My thoughts are with the Gleave family and may your memories bring you comfort.

La Mar Higbee

July 18, 2010

To the family of Kurt Gleave.
my sympathy for your lose and I give my condolences. Kurt has been more of a friend, I have hunted, trapped, and done some shooting, and camping. I have enjoyed his friendship for some time. The world has gone dark and lonely for awhile, but his light gives me hope. His has been more like a brother to me and we have share that brotherhood. I will kept his memory alive. and keep my eyes to the skyline until we meet at the great trails end. you wandering Star, The Rocky Mountain Fur Company gave us great joy. Love Leg Shot

July 18, 2010

I would love to see the smile on Kurt's face when he saw his mother and his wife. He so deserves to be happy, peaceful and carefree. I know he is.

I thank Kurt for the life him and I shared together and the love we had for each other. He taught me of his love for nature, the beauty in a humming bird, the majestic stature of the mountains. When the leaves would fall off the trees, his comment would be, "they have nothing left to say." If he saw something special, he would call me in a hurry so I wouldn't miss a beautiful butterfly sitting on a flower. He indeed had a sweet soul.

He loved and honored all of his friends of the Rocky Mountain Fur Company and spoke of them often. He spoke of this girlfriend, Toni Bennett a lot and told me what a great cook she was and how he loved sharing the times at the rendezvous with her, and how much he loved her. He spoke of Dave Foulger many, many times and what a beautiful voice he had. Oh we had so many conversations about Mel Harker, Tom Morgan, Suds, Jim Martin and all the mountain man friends. He spoke of his young years with Hank Ludington and Dave Hogan. Told me so much about the many times with his children and his love for Sylvia and how beautiful his home was at Christmas because of her love for decorating.

He had a special love for his cousin, Johnny in California and Johnny 's mother, Kurts, Aunt Dianna. I spent a lot of time listening to him reminisce about them both.

He loved his neighbors at Echo Creek, Lloyd and June, Ivan and Alice and many others on the mountain. He loved the land and loved taking care of it. He would cut the meadow as I would help him cut down broken limbs and dig out many, many, thistles so he could have his mountain man friends come up. He was so proud of the land and his friends.

Kurt and I decorated his home to show his love for the Indians and the life they lived. We had so many, many, special times.

He loved his home in Park City and I loved being part of that and helping him take care of it. We worked in the green house together and watched many, many, beautiful snow storms from his front porch.

So few people knew of the love that was so deep in his soul. I am very pleased and honored to have had the opportunity of getting to know him deeply. I love him dearly.

My heart goes out to his family. Tammy Crayk is to be praised for the love she showed to her father and what she did to help him, as his health started to fail.

Kurt, as Grandfather would say, Move on my son on the wings of the Eagle. Stay proud, teach others, and most of all know that you were and are LOVED.

Be a warrior Kurt, I love you. My heart and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed. Your sweet smile, your deep voice, will live on in my heart.

Till we meet again, Margie Ludington Gleave