Ferron M Thayne Obituary (1925 - 2014)

Ferron M. Thayne BRIGHAM CITY - Ferron Monroe Thayne, 88, passed away peacefully Monday, April 7, 2014 at his home in Maple Spring. Ferron was born on November 3, 1925 in Mountain Home, Utah a son of Myrtle Ide and Alma Thayne. He served in World War II in the Navy. Ferron married his sweetheart Rita Noreen Black on May 9, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. They were married for 63 years, Noreen passed August 8, 2010. Ferron and Noreen made their home in Deweyville where Ferron worked for Thiokol for 32 years. After retirement they moved to Brigham City and spent all their winters as snowbirds in Quartzite, AZ. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he had served in various callings including ward Executive Secretary, Elders Quorum Presidency, Home Teacher and in the Sunday School Presidency. Ferron enjoyed Camping, hunting, fishing, spending time helping others and being with his family. Surviving are his children: Gary Lynn (Kathy) Mitchell, Roberts, ID; Sue (Alan) Perry, Logan, UT; Sandra (Howard) Andreason, Custer, WA; Robert (Jan) Thayne, Deweyville, UT; 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Also sister, Geniel Larsen, West Jordan, UT. Preceded in death by his parents, his wife Noreen, his brother Harry and his sister Sarah. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, UT. Family and friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. at the Mortuary. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery with Military Honors Accorded. Special thanks to the staff at Maple Springs and Curo Hospice for their excellent care of our Dad. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 April 12, 2014 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM ServiceMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 April 12, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 April 12, 2014