Brent M. Welker

Salt Lake City – Brent M. Welker passed away Sat., Aug. 19, from lung cancer. He was born Jan. 31, 1951 in San Jose, CA to Gerald C. and Betty J. Welker, nee Baddley. He is survived by his son Matthew, daughter Edith, and grandchildren Emil and Iseut.

He is preceded in death by his parents and older brother Craig, who drowned in Willard Bay in 1964.

Brent was an entrepreneur. In the 80s and 90s he co-owned FlexTech Services, which provided custom awnings and signs for national accounts such as Boston Chicken and Blockbuster Video.

He was part of the Highland Hardy Boys in the late 60s, and served in the Army Reserves in the early 70s.

Brent, aka Buck, would always light up a room. He was a good listener with a quick wit, and a friend to coworkers, cowboys and cashiers. Other important people in his life include former stepmother Pam Welker White and her children, who provided him with support as a young man, former stepchildren Marc Coulam and Jennifer Harmon, and former wife, yet still life-long companion, Julie Carter. A small farewell will be held at 3:00 Thurs. Aug. 24 Wiscombe Memorial, 47 Orange Suite B-5 Salt Lake City, UT 84116