Glade Phillip Mercer Obituary (1980

Glade Phillip Mercer, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on November 20th, 2024 at the age of 44. Glade was born on September 22nd, 1980, in Provo, Utah, to Phillip and Karla Phillips Mercer. Glade graduated from Provo High School, where he excelled both academically and athletically. He was a member of the basketball team, winning a state championship in 1998 with some of his best friends. After graduating, Glade served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Brazil Rio de Janeiro Mission from 1999 to 2001, an experience that solidified his deep love for Brazil and its people, as well as a love and understanding of Jesus Christ. Glade earned his Bachelor’s Degree in economics from Brigham Young University in 2006, showcasing his intelligence, determination, and drive for success. Glade’s personality was magnetic. His wit, humor, and gift for conversation made him the center of attention in any room. He was fiercely loyal to his many friends, who spanned every stage of his life—from grade school and high school to his mission, BYU, and his professional career. A passionate traveler, Glade loved exploring new places and was eagerly anticipating a return trip to Rio de Janeiro. He was a big fan of both the Utah Jazz and the BYU Cougars football and basketball teams. He loved attending live sporting events, and was often a season ticket holder. One of Glade's favorite activities was a matinee movie, alone or with friends. You could ask his opinion about pretty much any movie or tv series because chances are he had already seen it, and could tell you if it was worth watching. He had a passion for reading which he impressed on those around him as well. Glade was ultra-competitive, excelling at chess, ping pong, horseshoe, pickle ball, card games, and more. He thrived on competition. He always had to win, and usually did. A trait that served him well and pushed him to succeed in all aspects of his life. Glade leaves a hole in so many of our hearts. He was so deeply loved by everyone that knew him, which has been demonstrated to his family over the past week. His warmth, humor, and friendship will always be remembered and cherished, and we know will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him. Glade is survived by his parents, Phillip and Karla Phillips Mercer; his brother, Corbin Mercer (Lindey); his sister, Alison Mercer (Warner); and his cherished nieces and nephews: Nora, Olive, Harvey, Jay, Winston, and Charles. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 12:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1555 North 1350 West, Provo, UT 84604. A viewing will precede the service from 10:00 AM-11:45 AM. Interment will follow in the Provo City Cemetery. Condolences may be expressed at www.bergmortuary.com Funeral services will be streamed at this link: https://zoom.us/j/99676923751?pwd=k4XVacKhwbteKDQYXCxpbxFT66gRrE.1