Katherine Griffin Brower

Katherine Griffin Brower
1940 - 2016

Katherine Griffin Brower passed away peacefully on May 7, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 16, 1940, to Douglas Smith Griffin and Carol Beatrice Gunderson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was the firstborn of four children. She married Robert Tucker Brower on March 7, 1964, and later divorced. Together they had one son Shawn Douglas Brower, her pride and joy.

Katherine attended Hawthorne Elementary, Irving Jr. High and South High School. The day after graduating she was told to go out and get a job; at the age of 17, Katherine began working as a telephone operator. Katherine's career in banking began at First Security State Bank as a Teller at the Rose Park Division before moving on to train in the mortgage department at Johnson Anderson Mortgage. Katherine took classes at the University of Utah while working at Western Savings and State Saving and Loan and the LDS Church Offices in the Building Division. Her last job was with First Security Bank where she began as a Loan Closer and worked her way up to Loan Officer, Senior Quality Control Manager and finally to Assistant Vice President in the Mortgage Division.

Katherine was proud of her accomplishments. She was a fighter and winner, raising a beautiful son Shawn, and always working two jobs to support them until retiring at age 63.

Katherine loved life and lived it to the fullest with family and friends. Wherever she went, there was laughter and joy. Taking care of so many people, she always put other's needs above her own. Katherine created a beautiful life with incredible resiliency, standing up for her rights with fortitude and determination. She loved nature and all animals, having many beloved pets that will greet her over the rainbow bridge. Katherine made the world a better place and filled us with beautiful memories that will be ours forever. She was always positive and made the world a better place by shining her light on everyone who came in contact with her.

Katherine leaves behind her beloved family: her son Shawn Douglas Brower and his partner Daniel Belshe; sister Diane Griffin Pulver; brother Dale Scott Griffin. Special love to her nephews Bryson (Emily) Pulver and their six children, and Darren (Ashlee) Griffin.

A celebration of Katherine's life will be held on Friday, May 13th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 14th at 11:00 AM at Brickyard LDS Ward, 1111 East Charlton Ave. (2818 S.), where a viewing will begin at 9:30 AM. Interment to follow at Elysian Burial Gardens, 1075 East 4580 South, Salt Lake City.

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
- Katherine Griffin Brower -