Brian Michael Layne

April 30, 1970 — May 13, 2026

Brian Michael Layne, age 56, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026. He was born to his goodly parents, Michael and Jeannie Layne, on April 30,1970. He was the oldest brother of 6 siblings and spent most of his childhood in South Weber Utah.

Brian graduated from Clearfield High in 1988. He was smart, talented, and could do anything he set his mind to, but only if it was something he wanted to do. One of his many talents was creating with his hands, he was a very gifted craftsman. Whether building things to sell, or helping family and friends with home projects, he was always building something. He was known for his attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the pride he took in doing things well.

Brian married his sweet wife, Stephanie Stuart, on March 10, 2000, in Randolph Utah. They were married for 21 years and spent much of their married life in Evanston Wyoming. Brian loved spending time with family and looked forward to putting on the family firework show in Lake Powell every year. Every time you would see fireworks while with him, he would remind you that his show was better.

Brian was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and although he spent much of his life inactive, he especially enjoyed the time he spent teaching the “Sunbeams”. He loved children and could always be found teasing the little ones. All jokes and humor aside, he had a deeply sensitive heart, a genuine love for people, and loved when he had the know how to help someone out.

Brian had a larger-than-life personality, a generous heart, and a remarkable ability to connect with other people. He was very personable and did not have a hard time striking up conversations with strangers, a trait he inherited from his loving mother. He liked to offer help wherever it was needed and could help make people feel at ease in the process. He was a handy man to have around. He would always try to fix something himself before asking for help.

From a very young age Brian loved all things cowboy. He had a deep love for horses and was awesome with a rope. You didn’t want to be walking around him when he was out practicing his roping skills. Being the jokester he was, he found much humor in lassoing and tripping his siblings - trying to run from an encounter was a mistake. He had many horses over the years; Sis and Jewel were definitely the ones you heard stories about the most, they had a permanent residence in his heart. He also cherished his dogs Spaz and Roxy.

Brian had somewhat of a stubborn personality but was a lot like a dandelion – both strong and resilient. He could adapt and survive wherever he was planted. His life held both joys and challenges. Later in his life he worked hard to rebuild and create a new path for himself. He had the opportunity to complete vocational training in which he earned his certification as a journeyman electrician. He also found meaningful work helping others that were facing similar struggles to his own as a client stabilization specialist in behavioral health. He was especially proud of his sobriety and for the opportunity to use his experiences to help others find treatment and hope. Brian’s life was one of complexity, resilience, humor, talent, and a lot of heart. Those that knew and loved him will remember the laughter, the teasing, all the stories, the craftsmanship, the wit, and the unforgettable presence he brought into the lives of others.

Brian is survived by his mother, Jeannie; his siblings, Brandon, Jason (Becky), Jaimee, Kymberlee (Jared) Fowers, and Kaylon (Michelle); several nieces and nephews, and countless loved ones. He was preceded in death by his dad, Michael Brandt Layne, and both sets of grandparents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. Friends may visit family on Friday from 12:30 to 1:30 at the mortuary. Interment, Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd.

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