Brian D. Solem of Longmont, Colorado passed away June 5, 2023 in Longmont after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born September 2, 1961 in Des Moines, Iowa to Dale Solem and Judith (Gillispie) Solem.
Brian married Joan Grimm on May 31, 1991 in Des Moines and together they had 2 children, Jackson and Julia. He and Joan moved to Longmont in 1992. Brian was a member of LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont. He enjoyed anything to do with golf and chocolate Haagen Dazs ice cream every day but his true love was being a great dad and husband. He supplied all with unconditional love, kindness and patience.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents; his aunts Karen Gillispie, Beverly (Gillispie) Pisarik, Linda Chesmore and Marianne Solem. He is survived by his wife, Joan; son, Jackson; daughter, Julia; Joan's sisters and their families; and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in honor of Brian can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
A memorial service for Brian will be held Friday, June 16, 2023 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Howe Mortuary, 439 Coffman Street, Longmont, Colorado 80501, followed by a reception at 3:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Solem family.