Gregory Alan Beecher passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2025. Greg was born on Jan. 24, 1958, in Ogden, Utah, to Marilyn Frances (Horspool) and Robert Orman Beecher. He spent his youth conducting “scientific experiments” with his brother, Dan, and they were lucky not to have blown up the garage. Greg attended Cottonwood High School, where he was a good but mischievous student. In 1989, he married Kathi Ricks Beecher in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City, beginning a history of getting her lost on dirt trails, steep cliffs and in some of the most beautiful mountains and deserts in the U.S. and other countries. He loved saying, “Let’s see where this road goes.”

His dream was to be an architect, which he achieved by first working for Kevin Watts Architects. He then moved on to spend the happiest 27 years of his professional career at MHTN Architects, where the staff were not only co-workers, but family. Greg joined MHTN Architects in October 1998 and, over more than 26 years, made an indelible impact on the firm, its clients and the communities they serve. His work helped shape some of the MHTN’s most impactful civic and commercial spaces, including, most recently, Millcreek City Hall, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Offices, facilities for Myriad Genetics and Merit Medical, as well as numerous libraries and fire stations throughout the region. His thoughtful contributions reflect a commitment to craft, purpose and community that defined his career.

Greg’s impact extended far beyond his project work. Without seeking the spotlight, he became a steady and trusted presence; someone colleagues turned to for sound judgment, calm perspective and encouragement. His sense of humor, kindness and generosity uplifted the culture of MHTN Architects in ways that cannot be measured.

One simple yet enduring example: Greg had a Hershey’s Kiss dispenser that lived on his desk for years. It was a lighthearted way to uplift any passerby, symbolizing the warmth and consideration he offered so effortlessly.