Loris Reeve Thorne Obituary (1915 - 2004)

LOIS R. THORNE PERRY - Lois R. Thorne, 89, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2004 at her home in Perry. She was born on July 14, 1915 in Brigham City, Utah a daughter of William Percival Reeve and Amanda Bott Reeve. Lois married Leland Eugene Thorne on December 13, 1935 in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. He passed away on July 21, 1963. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Sunday School, Primary and Relief Society organizations. She received her BS degree in education from Weber State University after Leland passed away and taught elementary school in Willard and Perry. Lois was active in the farming community raising mainly tart cherries. She was a hard worker and served on state and national committees for the cherry industry. She enjoyed traveling with the Farm Bureau to many parts of the world. She was a generous person who helped others and spent much time visiting shut-ins and widows. Lois had five children: Lois Faye (Dave) Andrew, Richard Lee (Linda) Thorne, No. Ogden, UT; Doyle Reed (Lucille) Thorne, Brent Milton (Jan) Thorne, Richfield, UT; and Jeff R. (Sherry) Thorne, Brigham City, UT. She had three sisters and three brothers: DeLores Cochran, Afton Darnell, Audrey Clark, Perc Albert Reeve, Hal Bott Reeve and John Henry Reeve. She is survived by 15 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Faye, son, Doyle, two brothers, Perc and Hal and sister, DeLores. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Perry 3rd Ward Chapel, 2415 South Park Drive, Perry, Utah. Friends may call on Friday, September 3, 2004 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery. The family would like to express special thanks to her caregivers for the past three years, particularly Doris Thorpe. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City 205 South 100 East Brigham City, UT 84302 September 3, 2004 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ServicePerry 3rd Ward Chapel 2415 South Park Dr. Brigham City, UT 84302 September 4, 2004 11:00 AM CemeteryBrigham City Cemetery 325 South 300 East Brigham City, Utah 84302 September 4, 2004