In his youth, Brian excelled in school and was described as being obedient and very popular. He enjoyed swimming, playing the piano, and being involved in student government. He was very active in his church youth activities and held many church youth leadership positions.
Brian attended Brigham Young University and University of Texas at Austin, and received certificates of licensure in massage therapy, Bikram Yoga, and Pilates from Utah College of Massage Therapy in Salt Lake City and the Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado.
Brian distinguished himself in the wellness communities of Salt Lake City and later in Dubai, UAE, where he lived for 22 years.
Brian and his partners were some of the first to bring Pilates to Dubai. He served as Director of Pilates Teacher Training in Dubai, where he provided certification for people in Dubai. He has clients from all over the world, and many consider him a close friend.
While in Dubai, Brian met the love of his life, Thilak. They complimented each other so well and enjoyed 15 years together.
Brian had a gift for cultivating an interesting and diverse community of friends, and he was loved everywhere he went.
Brian passed away on Feb 16, 2024 after contracting a rare myosarcoma.
He is survived by: spouse, Premathilaka Medagedara of Sri Lanka; father Therald Elwin Ward and mother Susan Jane Adelman Ward, both of Signal Mountain, TN; sister Christi (Scott) of Orem, UT; brother Kevin (Lani) of Henderson, NV; brother Jim (Celeste) of Chattanooga, TN; and sister Cheryl (Justin) of Goshen, KY. Brian has 24 nieces and nephews as well as 20 great-nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his brother Steven Louis Ward (Deseret).
A private family service will be held in honor of Brian at 10:00 am Eastern U. S. Time Zone on Thursday, 22 of February.
Topic: Brian Ward Memorial Service
Time: Feb 22, 2024 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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