Stella Vernon Thacker
Stella was born in 1901 in Maeser on her father's homestead which was across south from the present Uintah High School. She is the oldest child of Andrew Jackson Vernon and Ada Allen Vernon.
Stella married Leslie Price Thacker on September 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple and they were the parents of four children: Vivian Thacker, who died at age 15 (March 21, 1939); Dale of Vernal; Doral Leslie (Ted) of Mesa, Arizona; and Royal Thacker, who died a few hours after birth. Mrs. Thacker has 10 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Stella has always been active in the Church. Stella remembers having the distinction of being the first 8-year-old child to be baptized in the new Uintah Stake Tabernacle. In 1909, one day after her eighth birthday, she had the honor of being the first of many hundreds of area children to follow to be baptized in the tabernacle font.
Mrs. Thacker has taught her children and grandchildren to live good lives and make their own happiness. "Happiness does not depend upon what happens outside of you, but what happens inside of you." (Spencer W. Kimball). Stella met the problems of life with good cheer. Her children and great-grandchildren say:
"No greater honor could we pay than for us to say to you, you've set the pattern for our lives, we pledge to carry through."
Poem written in honor of Stella from her husband Leslie Price Thacker
Side By Side
All the problems of life
We have met together,
Through sunshine and sorrow
And all kinds of weather,
All your burdens seem light
That you have in this life
If you have by your side
A sweet, true, loving wife.
May 1976
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Stella V. Thacker
Vernal--On Tuesday, July 8, 1997, Stella Vernon Thacker died peacefully at home after a long and productive life and a relatively short illness.
Mrs. Thacker, a lifelong resident of Vernal and Ashley Valley was born April 2, 1901. She lived in Maeser and Vernal all of her 96 years except for one year when she attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo to obtain her teaching certificate. She is the daughter of Andrew Jackson Vernon and Ada Allen Vernon. Her life centered around her family. She was the oldest and last-surviving member of her two brothers, Arlin and Alton, and two sisters, Ethel (Charles Palmer) and Bertha (Lloyd Richards).
Stella was active in church and community affairs, serving in many church auxiliaries. She belonged to the DUP, Camp Tokawana, and was instrumental in helping get the old Tithing office moved from the middle of town to its present location, across from the Vernal Tabernacle, soon to be temple.
Stella married Leslie Price Thacker Leslie P. Thacker on Setember 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1990. They were the parents of four children: Vivian, who died at age 15; Royal, who died soon after birth. Two sons survive her, Dale F. (Marilyn) of Vernal, and Doral Leslie (Ted) and wife, Lila of Maricopa, Arizona; ten grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; forty great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday July 11, 1997, 11 a.m. in the Vernal First Ward, LDS Chapel, 200 West 250 North, Vernal. Friends may call Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. at Thompson's Vernal Mortuary and Friday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary.
- Thank you Lynn W. Johnson for this obituary
Deseret News, Friday, July 11, 1997
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Stella V. Thacker
On Tuesday, July 8, 1997, Stella Vernon Thacker died peacefully at home after a long, productive life and a relatively short illness.
Mrs. Thacker, a life-long resident of Vernal and Ashley Valley was born April 2, 1901. She lived in Maeser and Vernal all her 96 years except for one year when she attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo to obtain her teaching certificate.
She is the daughter of Andrew J. and Ada Allen Vernon. Her life centered around her family. She was the oldest and the last-surviving member of her two brothers, Arlin and Alton, and two sisters, Ethel (Charles Palmer) and Bertha (Lloyd Richards).
Stella was active in church and community affairs, serving in many positions in the church auxiliaries. She belonged to the DUP, Camp Tokawana, and was instrumental in helping get the old Tithing office moved from the middle of town to its present location, across from the Vernal Tabernacle, soon to be temple.
Stella married Leslie P. Thacker on September 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1990.
They were the parents of four children: Vivian, who died at at age 15; Royal, who died soon after birth. Two sons survive her, Dale F. (Marilyn) of Vernal, and Doral Leslie (Ted) and wife, Lila of Maricopa, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Fri., July 11, 1997, 11 a.m. in the Vernal First Ward, LDS Chapel, 200 W. 250 No., Vernal. Friends may call Thurs. evening 7-9 p.m. at Thomsons's Vernal Mortuary and Fri. morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary.
Dale Thacker, son gave the family prayer and President DeArmon Batty played the prelude and postlude music.
Musical tributes included Carl and Sharon Watson, granddaughter who sang "How Great Thou Art," Ron Walker, accompanied by Daun DeJournette sang "I Need Thee Every Hour," and Sharon Watson, accompanied by President DeArnon Batty, led the congregation in "Love One Another."
Wally Goddard gave the invocation, with remarks given by Bishop Heiner and the family history given by Ted Thacker, son.
Speakers were Nancy Goddard, granddaughter and Alan Thacker, grandson.
Vince Thacker, grandson gave the benediction and Ted Thacker, son, dedicated the grave.
Pallbearers were Acel Thacker, Vince Thacker, Lou Chesney, Alan Thacker, Quinn Thacker and Joe Calder.
Honorary pallbearers were Blaine Palmer, Francis Palmer, Shirley Richards, Laddie Richards, DeLoy Vernon and Ray Vernon.
Interment was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services offered by the Vernal 1st Ward Relief Society.
-From Lila Ashby Thacker collection
Stella Vernon Thacker
Stella was born in 1901 in Maeser on her father's homestead which was across south from the present Uintah High School. She is the oldest child of Andrew Jackson Vernon and Ada Allen Vernon.
Stella married Leslie Price Thacker on September 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple and they were the parents of four children: Vivian Thacker, who died at age 15 (March 21, 1939); Dale of Vernal; Doral Leslie (Ted) of Mesa, Arizona; and Royal Thacker, who died a few hours after birth. Mrs. Thacker has 10 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.
Stella has always been active in the Church. Stella remembers having the distinction of being the first 8-year-old child to be baptized in the new Uintah Stake Tabernacle. In 1909, one day after her eighth birthday, she had the honor of being the first of many hundreds of area children to follow to be baptized in the tabernacle font.
Mrs. Thacker has taught her children and grandchildren to live good lives and make their own happiness. "Happiness does not depend upon what happens outside of you, but what happens inside of you." (Spencer W. Kimball). Stella met the problems of life with good cheer. Her children and great-grandchildren say:
"No greater honor could we pay than for us to say to you, you've set the pattern for our lives, we pledge to carry through."
Poem written in honor of Stella from her husband Leslie Price Thacker
Side By Side
All the problems of life
We have met together,
Through sunshine and sorrow
And all kinds of weather,
All your burdens seem light
That you have in this life
If you have by your side
A sweet, true, loving wife.
May 1976
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Stella V. Thacker
Vernal--On Tuesday, July 8, 1997, Stella Vernon Thacker died peacefully at home after a long and productive life and a relatively short illness.
Mrs. Thacker, a lifelong resident of Vernal and Ashley Valley was born April 2, 1901. She lived in Maeser and Vernal all of her 96 years except for one year when she attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo to obtain her teaching certificate. She is the daughter of Andrew Jackson Vernon and Ada Allen Vernon. Her life centered around her family. She was the oldest and last-surviving member of her two brothers, Arlin and Alton, and two sisters, Ethel (Charles Palmer) and Bertha (Lloyd Richards).
Stella was active in church and community affairs, serving in many church auxiliaries. She belonged to the DUP, Camp Tokawana, and was instrumental in helping get the old Tithing office moved from the middle of town to its present location, across from the Vernal Tabernacle, soon to be temple.
Stella married Leslie Price Thacker Leslie P. Thacker on Setember 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1990. They were the parents of four children: Vivian, who died at age 15; Royal, who died soon after birth. Two sons survive her, Dale F. (Marilyn) of Vernal, and Doral Leslie (Ted) and wife, Lila of Maricopa, Arizona; ten grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; forty great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday July 11, 1997, 11 a.m. in the Vernal First Ward, LDS Chapel, 200 West 250 North, Vernal. Friends may call Thursday evening 7-9 p.m. at Thompson's Vernal Mortuary and Friday morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary.
- Thank you Lynn W. Johnson for this obituary
Deseret News, Friday, July 11, 1997
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Stella V. Thacker
On Tuesday, July 8, 1997, Stella Vernon Thacker died peacefully at home after a long, productive life and a relatively short illness.
Mrs. Thacker, a life-long resident of Vernal and Ashley Valley was born April 2, 1901. She lived in Maeser and Vernal all her 96 years except for one year when she attended Brigham Young Academy in Provo to obtain her teaching certificate.
She is the daughter of Andrew J. and Ada Allen Vernon. Her life centered around her family. She was the oldest and the last-surviving member of her two brothers, Arlin and Alton, and two sisters, Ethel (Charles Palmer) and Bertha (Lloyd Richards).
Stella was active in church and community affairs, serving in many positions in the church auxiliaries. She belonged to the DUP, Camp Tokawana, and was instrumental in helping get the old Tithing office moved from the middle of town to its present location, across from the Vernal Tabernacle, soon to be temple.
Stella married Leslie P. Thacker on September 6, 1922 in the Salt Lake Temple. He died in 1990.
They were the parents of four children: Vivian, who died at at age 15; Royal, who died soon after birth. Two sons survive her, Dale F. (Marilyn) of Vernal, and Doral Leslie (Ted) and wife, Lila of Maricopa, Ariz.; ten grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; four great great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Fri., July 11, 1997, 11 a.m. in the Vernal First Ward, LDS Chapel, 200 W. 250 No., Vernal. Friends may call Thurs. evening 7-9 p.m. at Thomsons's Vernal Mortuary and Fri. morning 9:30-10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary.
Dale Thacker, son gave the family prayer and President DeArmon Batty played the prelude and postlude music.
Musical tributes included Carl and Sharon Watson, granddaughter who sang "How Great Thou Art," Ron Walker, accompanied by Daun DeJournette sang "I Need Thee Every Hour," and Sharon Watson, accompanied by President DeArnon Batty, led the congregation in "Love One Another."
Wally Goddard gave the invocation, with remarks given by Bishop Heiner and the family history given by Ted Thacker, son.
Speakers were Nancy Goddard, granddaughter and Alan Thacker, grandson.
Vince Thacker, grandson gave the benediction and Ted Thacker, son, dedicated the grave.
Pallbearers were Acel Thacker, Vince Thacker, Lou Chesney, Alan Thacker, Quinn Thacker and Joe Calder.
Honorary pallbearers were Blaine Palmer, Francis Palmer, Shirley Richards, Laddie Richards, DeLoy Vernon and Ray Vernon.
Interment was in the Maeser Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Thomson's Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services offered by the Vernal 1st Ward Relief Society.
-From Lila Ashby Thacker collection
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