Bryan Ralph Player returned to his Heavenly Father June 30, 2009 after a brave struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
He was born August 17, 1953 in Murray, Utah to Mark Beazer Player and Eva Mae Adamson Player. He was survived by wife Becky Player, children Amy Player, Matt Player (Laura), Khara Petersen (Sam), Mark Player along with grand-daughter's Eliza and Leah Player and five sisters and one brother.
He married Rebecca Lees on December 20, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was later sealed to his wife and children for time and all eternity in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Salt Lake Temple on September 9, 1985.
Originally born and raised in Utah he moved to Alabama with a job transfer as an executive with Target a.s.s.. Diagnosed in May of 2006 with IPF he spent the next three years helping to raise awareness and find a treatment for the disease with his wife at his side. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His word was his bond and he was the hardest worker no matter what he was doing. He always had a contagious sense of humor and could always make you laugh.
He will be missed greatly, but we know he is enjoying this time with his parents and daughter Katie who passed away shortly after her birth in 1985. We love him and will always remember him. Burial will take place at Wasatch Lawn in Salt Lake City Utah, where his body will be laid to rest next to his daughter Katie.
