Su Bryner-Brown, beloved mother, aunt, and sister, died of complications from cancer surgery 

on Monday, November 23, 2015. She died in the hospital, surrounded by friends and loved ones, 

and holding her son’s hand. Born January 16, 1953, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dean L. Bryner 

and Barbara Livingston Bryner. Married to Dusty Brown. He preceded her in death by many 

years. She was a registered nurse, forensic examiner, expert witness, and brilliant in heart and 

mind. She worked as a nurse for over 30 years before her retirement due to ill health.

She continued work; founding the Sexual Assault Response Team of Utah with friends and 

coworkers. Working with over a dozen police agencies, she collected evidence, provided 

counsel, and gave solace to those victimized by the worst of crimes. In her last years, after ill 

health prevented her from performing forensic examinations any further, she worked as an expert 

witness for both the prosecution and defense. She was responsible for the saving of many lives in 

her lifetime, either through work as a nurse, or by giving guidance to victims, by seeing 

criminals were put behind bars were they could not hurt anyone again, and also ensured that 

those wrongly accused were proven innocent by her testimony.

She is survived by her son, Benjamin Jonathan Bryner-Brown, who loves and misses her more 

than words can ever say. She spent her life ensuring his happiness, safety, and well-being, and 

until the end her primary concern was his welfare.

She spent her life taking care of other people. She was a rescuer, a benefactor, and a saint. The 

loss of her brilliance in the world is a tragedy mourned by her family, friends, and all who knew 

her and owed so much to her. She loved to help people, and had a keen sense of both justice and 

love of scientific fact. She allowed nothing to sway her in her pursuit of what was right, ensuring 

only the true scientific facts were brought to light and not emotional bias or conjecture.

She loved many things in her life, from her late husband to her family to most especially her son. 

She constantly found wonder in how far humanity had come, and though she mourned that our 

technology had surpassed our humanity long ago, she held true joy in the face of seeing every 

new day.

She requested only a private ceremony with her son and her friends and family, with her ashes to 

be spread over a field of dandelions in the spring. Any who wish to send their condolences or 

share memories of her may feel free to contact her son via Facebook or at 

www.holladaycottonwoodmortuary.com