Wesley Ezra Brunner

January 29, 1938 - February 12, 2020

Wesley Ezra Brunner January 29, 1938 – February 12, 2020 After a long battle with cancer Wesley Brunner received his final checkered flag on February 12, 2020. Wes was born on January 29, 1938 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Melvin and Angi Brunner. Wes is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother, 2 sisters, son Wesley Jr. and daughter Cathy. Wes is survived by daughters Dorothy and Tiffany, grandchildren Randy, Jeremy, Dawna, Joshua, Mikayla and 8 great grandchildren. Wes’s greatest passion of racing began early on at the Fairgrounds and later at Bonneville Raceway where he became known as a great competitor and innovator respected by the racing community for his many contributions. He gained many lifelong friends and associates from racing with shared experiences which translated into a successful welding and fabrication business where he continued to be an innovator. The family welcomes everyone to attend a Celebration of Life that will be held on February 29th at Riverside Park, Pavilion East, 1400 W Leadville Ave (720 N), Salt Lake City from 12:00-3:00 pm. A special thanks to Caregiver Support Network for all the care they provided. Please feel free to share your memories, condolences, pictures and or video you have as the family will treasure these memories forever. In lieu of flowers please make a donation in his memory to: “Utah Motorsports Foundation” 764 West South Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84104