Martin (Marty) Allan Grossman
May 8, 1944 - April 19, 2026
Martin “Marty” Allan Grossman, a man whose personality was as vibrant as his legendary wardrobe, passed away suddenly on April 19, 2026.
Born in Salt Lake City to David and Ida Grossman, Marty’s life was defined by quick wit, inappropriate humor, and a refusal to live in grayscale. A proud graduate of East High School, Marty spent his youth on the golf team and working at Oak Hills Driving Range—the beginning of a lifelong “love affair” with the game.
Following high school, Marty served in the National Guard. He was a gifted storyteller, famously recounting the time his unit accidentally burned down a ghost town during a training exercise. After graduating from Stevens Henegar College and a brief stint at the phone company, Marty spent 27 years as a computer design analyst for Utah Power and Light. During these years, he married Josephine Mulligan and raised their two children, Todd and Lisa, balancing his career with coaching youth sports, photography, fishing and of course, golfing.
Later in life, Marty partnered with his son, Todd, to run MG Computers, and was a partner in the Sconecutter franchise. However, at age 56, Marty decided to eliminate anything that distracted from his golf game. He moved to the Sun River community in St. George, where he became the unofficial Mayor of Sun River.
Marty’s impact on Southern Utah went beyond the fairways; as the first president of the local pickleball club, he was instrumental in transforming the region into a national pickleball hotspot. His style evolved late in life after meeting Rickie Fowler through his dear friends Taka and Jeanie Tanaka, Ricky’s grandparents—a meeting that inspired the bold colors and wild patterns that became his signature. When he wasn’t golfing or playing pickleball, Marty was exploring the desert in his bright purple Jeep, “Purple Reign,” documenting his adventures with his girlfriend, Anita, and the St. George Jeep Club.
Marty’s brightest light was the love he held for his family. He is survived by his son, Todd (Rebecca); daughter, Lisa (Marcel); his five grandchildren, Charlie, Olivia, Angus, Rory, and Andromeda; his sister, Barbara; sister-in-law, Anne; and a community of friends at Sun River who were his second family.
A celebration of Marty’s life will be held May 22, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 S 900 E, Millcreek, Utah. Guests are encouraged to enter and park at the north side of the building.
In honor of Marty, the family suggests you wear your brightest, loudest colors and share a laugh that’s just a little bit inappropriate.
In Loving Memory
Dear Todd and family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He will surely be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him. We send you our love and condolences. Peace to you all. Anne
Sad to learn of Marty's passing. He didn't do anything half-way. Whom every contributed to his Eulogy knew him well. Perfect. I'm sure he'll be swinging the vibe and lofting the golf ball in those white clouds where ever his journey takes him.
I thought I knew a lot about Marty but reading his obituary I found out he went to East High - go Leopard’s. My husband knew more about Marty than I did but unfortunately he passed in Sept ‘24. I remember Marty from our company parties he was always the life of the party. So sorry for your loss it isn’t easy.
My condolences to you family. I'm saddened by Marty's passing. He was a great friend and Golf Partner. I'll surely miss him and will forever hold him in my heart as a true and faithful friend.
We all we’re just a little small Group in SuRiver back in the day and it was just beginning. We had so much fun and Marty was always a part of that and the life of the party he will be missed.
Todd and Lisa - our hearts are still heavy as we’re sure yours are with the loss your dad. He was a great neighbor and became a good friend of ours over the past 10 years. Mostly from eating his dust on a two-track desert road on our weekly Tuesday Jeep adventures. But, I was able to reciprocate as he and I traded tail-gunner responsibilities regularly. We’ll miss his horn honk on his way by wearing his flamboyant colors for golf. May peace be with your families and your hearts be filled with fond memories.
Whenever I think of Marty it makes me smile. Memories of his big personality, his colorful attire.. wherever he went and his love of SunRiver. He will be missed but memories are forever.
Marty and Todd were our first ‘computer guys’! When Marty moved to St. George Hilea and I were sad to lose him as a computer wizard but most of all, to lose regular contact with a friend. We just recently re-connected earlier this year and talked of getting together while we were in St. George! Sorry that did not happen! God bless his family and bless his spirit as he reconnects with friends and loved ones in the next life!! Go exploring Man, we love you! Blaine and Hilea Walker
Marty Grossman helped shape the last 30 years of my working career. I know this is an odd way to start my condolences, so I’ll explain. It was 1979 and the economy was terrible, and I was barely keeping my head above water. I took a couple of computer programming classes at a local junior college and thought maybe this kind of work would make for an interesting job. Luckily, I was able to get an interview at Utah Power & Light with a few analysts and, most importantly, with Marty. He took a chance and hired me. For the next few years, he entrusted me with a number of assignments that guided me to a number of promotions that he recommended. I had found my niche thanks entirely to Marty. I even took up golf thanks to him, and we became friends. As humiliating as my golf game was, he still included me in the golf outings that he put together. As often happens when people retire and move to warmer climates, friends can lose touch. So it was with Marty and me. I retired from the power company after a long career – a career that I would have never enjoyed without Marty’s trust. I don’t know what follows, but I can still see Marty on the golf course. Our sincerest condolences to all of Marty’s family. Frank and Ann Tsantes
Sending love and light to you all.
In Loving Memory
