Born May 2, 1946 at 1:05 am to Benjamin Grant Theobald and Virginia May Tripp Theobald In their family home in Hinckley Utah.
The youngest child growing up with five Half siblings; Ronald Edwin Thayer, Stella May Thayer, Gary Melvin Thayer, Joyce Coleen Thayer and Charles Arthur Thayer,
At the age of two his family moved their house to Delta Utah where he grew up, helping his father on the farm and in their OK Tire Shop@ He was on the Delta high School Track team and went to state, graduating in 1965. and from Hollywood Beauty College with honors in Salt Lake City in 1966. Attended City College, San Francisco and Yavapai College In Prescott Arizona. An Army Veteran, General discharge. Served on the Arizona, Yavapai County, 125th Grand Jury.
He and Michael Anthony DeVanna were married August 12, 2008 after a 30 year engagement, at City Hall, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
While growing up in Delta he work for Neils, Phillips 66 Gas Station, Mable's City Cafe, Hatches City Café and Ranchero Motel & Café. In Salt Lake City while going to College he work for Fotos Truck Stop and several restaurants Including the Hotel Utah and Radio city lounge. After graduation he works in Earl's Beauty Saloon, and Tress Chic Wigs @Inc. as a Manager and traveling Promotional Styling artist. Moved to San Francisco in 1968 where he resided for 35 years except for a year in Los Angeles, where he represented a small wig Co. He was a traveling representative and Promotional stylist for Tovar Trusses @Inc., traveling to major department stores in the Western States. Worked for Macy's, San Francisco, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Betty's Hob Nob lounge, Bellevue Hotel, Home Furniture Outlet, Interior design and sales in Berkeley, and Managed a 30 unit apartment building on Geary Street. San Francisco. After moving to Prescott Arizona in 2003 he worked for Dillard's Department store and American Home Furniture as a designer. Retired in 2008.
He and Micheal traveled around the world three times. England. Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Nepal, Egypt, India, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Fiji, Puerto Rico, US Virgin islands, St. Marten, St. Lucia. Australia, and New Zealand.
He was preceded in death by Parents, Half-brother Ronald Edwin Thayer, Half-sisters, Stella May Thayer Stice and Joyce Coleen Thayer Dohme.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=222177559079547∼May 2, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Laughter was the soundtrack to Ben's creative life. Wherever he went, his dry, slightly sarcastic sense of humor charmed friends and strangers alike.
Perhaps it was something in the water in Hinckley, Utah where he spent the first two years of his life before his father, Benjamin Grant Theobald, moved the house, his three half brothers and two half sisters, mother; Virginia may Tripp to Delta, Utah. There he milked the cows, fed the chickens, harvested and bound the hay as well as helping his dad in the O.K. Tire shop near the family home.
At Delta High School he was on the wrestling team and an all state track team member. But it was his friends and dragging Main St. in his shiny dodge that he enjoyed most. After graduating in 65, he attended beauty school in Salt Lake City. He graduated with honors. He headed to San Francisco in 1968 and never looked back. He lived there 35 years.
He loved the city and the city loved him. He became a star in the fashion world; styling wigs for customers of the high end department stores. The lines at Macy's would start forming early to see the man advertised in the papers as a magician. He traveled Northern California. Doing this until the company, Tovar Tresses closed in the late 70s. He had other jobs selling furniture and designing interiors for many of the buyers. He viewed the world through artistic eyes. He was equally capable repairing cars, fixing computers, building houses and just about any skill that required a coordination of mental and manual skills.
In the fall of 1977 he & Michael Devanna met to commence a 44 year, love filled relationship. It was then that Benny realized the long time dream of restoring and living in an 1888 Victorian house. The lovely home gave him years of happiness.
He lived there until 2004 took them to Prescott, Arizona where he eventually retired in 2008. Travel was a large component of his activities. He and Michael circled the globe three times, often returning to favorite places like India and the South Pacific. However, the highlight of all these years together was his marriage to Michael on August 12, of 2008 in Alameda, California.
A singular aspect of his character was the ability to calm a screaming baby (no matter whose) or instantly endearing the wildest dog or cat. Uncanny how they sensed his intrinsic kindness.......goodness…….gentleness.
On June 28, 2020 after four years of struggling against emphysema, his vibrant spirit passed as he slept. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin his mother, Virginia (Tripp), brothers Ronald & Charles Thayer, Sisters Joyce Dome and Stella Stice.
His body was cremated on Wednesday July 1. Interment and a joyous Celebration of His Life will happen in Delta, Utah as soon as the Covid restriction permits.
The youngest child growing up with five Half siblings; Ronald Edwin Thayer, Stella May Thayer, Gary Melvin Thayer, Joyce Coleen Thayer and Charles Arthur Thayer,
At the age of two his family moved their house to Delta Utah where he grew up, helping his father on the farm and in their OK Tire Shop@ He was on the Delta high School Track team and went to state, graduating in 1965. and from Hollywood Beauty College with honors in Salt Lake City in 1966. Attended City College, San Francisco and Yavapai College In Prescott Arizona. An Army Veteran, General discharge. Served on the Arizona, Yavapai County, 125th Grand Jury.
He and Michael Anthony DeVanna were married August 12, 2008 after a 30 year engagement, at City Hall, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
While growing up in Delta he work for Neils, Phillips 66 Gas Station, Mable's City Cafe, Hatches City Café and Ranchero Motel & Café. In Salt Lake City while going to College he work for Fotos Truck Stop and several restaurants Including the Hotel Utah and Radio city lounge. After graduation he works in Earl's Beauty Saloon, and Tress Chic Wigs @Inc. as a Manager and traveling Promotional Styling artist. Moved to San Francisco in 1968 where he resided for 35 years except for a year in Los Angeles, where he represented a small wig Co. He was a traveling representative and Promotional stylist for Tovar Trusses @Inc., traveling to major department stores in the Western States. Worked for Macy's, San Francisco, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Betty's Hob Nob lounge, Bellevue Hotel, Home Furniture Outlet, Interior design and sales in Berkeley, and Managed a 30 unit apartment building on Geary Street. San Francisco. After moving to Prescott Arizona in 2003 he worked for Dillard's Department store and American Home Furniture as a designer. Retired in 2008.
He and Micheal traveled around the world three times. England. Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Nepal, Egypt, India, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Fiji, Puerto Rico, US Virgin islands, St. Marten, St. Lucia. Australia, and New Zealand.
He was preceded in death by Parents, Half-brother Ronald Edwin Thayer, Half-sisters, Stella May Thayer Stice and Joyce Coleen Thayer Dohme.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=222177559079547∼May 2, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Laughter was the soundtrack to Ben's creative life. Wherever he went, his dry, slightly sarcastic sense of humor charmed friends and strangers alike.
Perhaps it was something in the water in Hinckley, Utah where he spent the first two years of his life before his father, Benjamin Grant Theobald, moved the house, his three half brothers and two half sisters, mother; Virginia may Tripp to Delta, Utah. There he milked the cows, fed the chickens, harvested and bound the hay as well as helping his dad in the O.K. Tire shop near the family home.
At Delta High School he was on the wrestling team and an all state track team member. But it was his friends and dragging Main St. in his shiny dodge that he enjoyed most. After graduating in 65, he attended beauty school in Salt Lake City. He graduated with honors. He headed to San Francisco in 1968 and never looked back. He lived there 35 years.
He loved the city and the city loved him. He became a star in the fashion world; styling wigs for customers of the high end department stores. The lines at Macy's would start forming early to see the man advertised in the papers as a magician. He traveled Northern California. Doing this until the company, Tovar Tresses closed in the late 70s. He had other jobs selling furniture and designing interiors for many of the buyers. He viewed the world through artistic eyes. He was equally capable repairing cars, fixing computers, building houses and just about any skill that required a coordination of mental and manual skills.
In the fall of 1977 he & Michael Devanna met to commence a 44 year, love filled relationship. It was then that Benny realized the long time dream of restoring and living in an 1888 Victorian house. The lovely home gave him years of happiness.
He lived there until 2004 took them to Prescott, Arizona where he eventually retired in 2008. Travel was a large component of his activities. He and Michael circled the globe three times, often returning to favorite places like India and the South Pacific. However, the highlight of all these years together was his marriage to Michael on August 12, of 2008 in Alameda, California.
A singular aspect of his character was the ability to calm a screaming baby (no matter whose) or instantly endearing the wildest dog or cat. Uncanny how they sensed his intrinsic kindness.......goodness…….gentleness.
On June 28, 2020 after four years of struggling against emphysema, his vibrant spirit passed as he slept. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin his mother, Virginia (Tripp), brothers Ronald & Charles Thayer, Sisters Joyce Dome and Stella Stice.
His body was cremated on Wednesday July 1. Interment and a joyous Celebration of His Life will happen in Delta, Utah as soon as the Covid restriction permits.
Born May 2, 1946 at 1:05 am to Benjamin Grant Theobald and Virginia May Tripp Theobald In their family home in Hinckley Utah.
The youngest child growing up with five Half siblings; Ronald Edwin Thayer, Stella May Thayer, Gary Melvin Thayer, Joyce Coleen Thayer and Charles Arthur Thayer,
At the age of two his family moved their house to Delta Utah where he grew up, helping his father on the farm and in their OK Tire Shop@ He was on the Delta high School Track team and went to state, graduating in 1965. and from Hollywood Beauty College with honors in Salt Lake City in 1966. Attended City College, San Francisco and Yavapai College In Prescott Arizona. An Army Veteran, General discharge. Served on the Arizona, Yavapai County, 125th Grand Jury.
He and Michael Anthony DeVanna were married August 12, 2008 after a 30 year engagement, at City Hall, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
While growing up in Delta he work for Neils, Phillips 66 Gas Station, Mable's City Cafe, Hatches City Café and Ranchero Motel & Café. In Salt Lake City while going to College he work for Fotos Truck Stop and several restaurants Including the Hotel Utah and Radio city lounge. After graduation he works in Earl's Beauty Saloon, and Tress Chic Wigs @Inc. as a Manager and traveling Promotional Styling artist. Moved to San Francisco in 1968 where he resided for 35 years except for a year in Los Angeles, where he represented a small wig Co. He was a traveling representative and Promotional stylist for Tovar Trusses @Inc., traveling to major department stores in the Western States. Worked for Macy's, San Francisco, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Betty's Hob Nob lounge, Bellevue Hotel, Home Furniture Outlet, Interior design and sales in Berkeley, and Managed a 30 unit apartment building on Geary Street. San Francisco. After moving to Prescott Arizona in 2003 he worked for Dillard's Department store and American Home Furniture as a designer. Retired in 2008.
He and Micheal traveled around the world three times. England. Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Nepal, Egypt, India, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Fiji, Puerto Rico, US Virgin islands, St. Marten, St. Lucia. Australia, and New Zealand.
He was preceded in death by Parents, Half-brother Ronald Edwin Thayer, Half-sisters, Stella May Thayer Stice and Joyce Coleen Thayer Dohme.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=222177559079547∼May 2, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Laughter was the soundtrack to Ben's creative life. Wherever he went, his dry, slightly sarcastic sense of humor charmed friends and strangers alike.
Perhaps it was something in the water in Hinckley, Utah where he spent the first two years of his life before his father, Benjamin Grant Theobald, moved the house, his three half brothers and two half sisters, mother; Virginia may Tripp to Delta, Utah. There he milked the cows, fed the chickens, harvested and bound the hay as well as helping his dad in the O.K. Tire shop near the family home.
At Delta High School he was on the wrestling team and an all state track team member. But it was his friends and dragging Main St. in his shiny dodge that he enjoyed most. After graduating in 65, he attended beauty school in Salt Lake City. He graduated with honors. He headed to San Francisco in 1968 and never looked back. He lived there 35 years.
He loved the city and the city loved him. He became a star in the fashion world; styling wigs for customers of the high end department stores. The lines at Macy's would start forming early to see the man advertised in the papers as a magician. He traveled Northern California. Doing this until the company, Tovar Tresses closed in the late 70s. He had other jobs selling furniture and designing interiors for many of the buyers. He viewed the world through artistic eyes. He was equally capable repairing cars, fixing computers, building houses and just about any skill that required a coordination of mental and manual skills.
In the fall of 1977 he & Michael Devanna met to commence a 44 year, love filled relationship. It was then that Benny realized the long time dream of restoring and living in an 1888 Victorian house. The lovely home gave him years of happiness.
He lived there until 2004 took them to Prescott, Arizona where he eventually retired in 2008. Travel was a large component of his activities. He and Michael circled the globe three times, often returning to favorite places like India and the South Pacific. However, the highlight of all these years together was his marriage to Michael on August 12, of 2008 in Alameda, California.
A singular aspect of his character was the ability to calm a screaming baby (no matter whose) or instantly endearing the wildest dog or cat. Uncanny how they sensed his intrinsic kindness.......goodness…….gentleness.
On June 28, 2020 after four years of struggling against emphysema, his vibrant spirit passed as he slept. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin his mother, Virginia (Tripp), brothers Ronald & Charles Thayer, Sisters Joyce Dome and Stella Stice.
His body was cremated on Wednesday July 1. Interment and a joyous Celebration of His Life will happen in Delta, Utah as soon as the Covid restriction permits.
The youngest child growing up with five Half siblings; Ronald Edwin Thayer, Stella May Thayer, Gary Melvin Thayer, Joyce Coleen Thayer and Charles Arthur Thayer,
At the age of two his family moved their house to Delta Utah where he grew up, helping his father on the farm and in their OK Tire Shop@ He was on the Delta high School Track team and went to state, graduating in 1965. and from Hollywood Beauty College with honors in Salt Lake City in 1966. Attended City College, San Francisco and Yavapai College In Prescott Arizona. An Army Veteran, General discharge. Served on the Arizona, Yavapai County, 125th Grand Jury.
He and Michael Anthony DeVanna were married August 12, 2008 after a 30 year engagement, at City Hall, Oakland, Alameda County, California.
While growing up in Delta he work for Neils, Phillips 66 Gas Station, Mable's City Cafe, Hatches City Café and Ranchero Motel & Café. In Salt Lake City while going to College he work for Fotos Truck Stop and several restaurants Including the Hotel Utah and Radio city lounge. After graduation he works in Earl's Beauty Saloon, and Tress Chic Wigs @Inc. as a Manager and traveling Promotional Styling artist. Moved to San Francisco in 1968 where he resided for 35 years except for a year in Los Angeles, where he represented a small wig Co. He was a traveling representative and Promotional stylist for Tovar Trusses @Inc., traveling to major department stores in the Western States. Worked for Macy's, San Francisco, The Cannery, Fisherman's Wharf, Betty's Hob Nob lounge, Bellevue Hotel, Home Furniture Outlet, Interior design and sales in Berkeley, and Managed a 30 unit apartment building on Geary Street. San Francisco. After moving to Prescott Arizona in 2003 he worked for Dillard's Department store and American Home Furniture as a designer. Retired in 2008.
He and Micheal traveled around the world three times. England. Belgium, France, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Holland, Germany, Nepal, Egypt, India, Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Burma, Mexico, Canada, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Argentina, Fiji, Puerto Rico, US Virgin islands, St. Marten, St. Lucia. Australia, and New Zealand.
He was preceded in death by Parents, Half-brother Ronald Edwin Thayer, Half-sisters, Stella May Thayer Stice and Joyce Coleen Thayer Dohme.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=222177559079547∼May 2, 1946 - June 28, 2020
Laughter was the soundtrack to Ben's creative life. Wherever he went, his dry, slightly sarcastic sense of humor charmed friends and strangers alike.
Perhaps it was something in the water in Hinckley, Utah where he spent the first two years of his life before his father, Benjamin Grant Theobald, moved the house, his three half brothers and two half sisters, mother; Virginia may Tripp to Delta, Utah. There he milked the cows, fed the chickens, harvested and bound the hay as well as helping his dad in the O.K. Tire shop near the family home.
At Delta High School he was on the wrestling team and an all state track team member. But it was his friends and dragging Main St. in his shiny dodge that he enjoyed most. After graduating in 65, he attended beauty school in Salt Lake City. He graduated with honors. He headed to San Francisco in 1968 and never looked back. He lived there 35 years.
He loved the city and the city loved him. He became a star in the fashion world; styling wigs for customers of the high end department stores. The lines at Macy's would start forming early to see the man advertised in the papers as a magician. He traveled Northern California. Doing this until the company, Tovar Tresses closed in the late 70s. He had other jobs selling furniture and designing interiors for many of the buyers. He viewed the world through artistic eyes. He was equally capable repairing cars, fixing computers, building houses and just about any skill that required a coordination of mental and manual skills.
In the fall of 1977 he & Michael Devanna met to commence a 44 year, love filled relationship. It was then that Benny realized the long time dream of restoring and living in an 1888 Victorian house. The lovely home gave him years of happiness.
He lived there until 2004 took them to Prescott, Arizona where he eventually retired in 2008. Travel was a large component of his activities. He and Michael circled the globe three times, often returning to favorite places like India and the South Pacific. However, the highlight of all these years together was his marriage to Michael on August 12, of 2008 in Alameda, California.
A singular aspect of his character was the ability to calm a screaming baby (no matter whose) or instantly endearing the wildest dog or cat. Uncanny how they sensed his intrinsic kindness.......goodness…….gentleness.
On June 28, 2020 after four years of struggling against emphysema, his vibrant spirit passed as he slept. He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin his mother, Virginia (Tripp), brothers Ronald & Charles Thayer, Sisters Joyce Dome and Stella Stice.
His body was cremated on Wednesday July 1. Interment and a joyous Celebration of His Life will happen in Delta, Utah as soon as the Covid restriction permits.
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