Sept. 29, 1986 ~ Oct. 23, 2016Alex Groen, devoted son, brother, cousin, nephew, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23rd. Alex was born on September 29, 1986 to Pamela Inghram and Marty Groen in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from Woods Cross High School in 2005. He was passionate about cars and a natural with computers. Alex built his first computer when he was 16, and had a knack for everything technological. He worked for several years in data analytics, but his passion was restoring, repairing, and especially souping up cars. He was always willing and eager to lend his mechanic's expertise to friends and family. Although Alex enjoyed camping and vacations abroad, he was also quite content to settle in for a movie night--or "Game of Thrones" marathon--with a bowl of popcorn. Alex struggled with depression and bipolar disorder throughout his adult life. This led to life changing decisions and addiction that culminated in his death. Alex had a deeply open and loving relationship with his mother, Pam. He will be greatly missed by his father Marty, his step-father Bob Carlton, his step-siblings, as well as his grandmother, aunt, uncles, cousins, and friends. Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 29 at 4:00 p.m. at Neil O'Donnell & Sons Mortuary, located at 372 East First South in Salt Lake City, Utah.In lieu of flowers please make donations in Alex's name to: 4th Street Clinic Salt Lake City, www.fourthstreetclinic.org, a non-profit organization providing health care to the homeless and to The Road Home Salt Lake City, theroadhome.org, a non-profit organization providing shelter and support to the poor and homeless.