Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Owyn F. Thomas, 84, passed away May 8, 1997.
Born July 23, 1912 in Richmond, Utah, son of Alfred A. And Francis Farnes Thomas. Married Bernice Gee October 6, 1937 which was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Active member of the LDS Church. Retired from Kennecott after 42 years. Taught swimming and lifesaving at Cyprus Pool and was active in Scouting for many years. He devoted much precious time to his grandchildren.Survived by his wife, Bernice; daughter, Shirley T. (Dick) Grant; grandchildren, R. Lynn Grant, Dave (Lynne) Grant, Lori (Mike) Kelsey; great-grandchildren, Brandon Grant; Jadie and Cole Kelsey; Tyler Follett; and from a previous marriage, Laurence (Kathryn) Gilson; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, L. F. (Lorraine) Smith. Preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters; granddaughter, Melissa Sue Grant.
The family wishes to thank Rocky Mountain Health Care and Hospice for their loving care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 2:30 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where friends may call Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
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