Benjamin L. Thomas, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018 after a brave battle with declining health. He nearly accomplished his goal of living to be ninety years old, but his tired body had other plans.
He was born August 4, 1928 in Malad, Idaho to Henry E. and Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas. He was proud of his valiant pioneer ancestry and often reminisced about his happy days growing up in Malad in a loving and close-knit family. He graduated from Malad High School and competed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah before attending dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, graduating in 1953. He married Kathryn Roskelley in the Logan LDS Temple on August 20, 1951.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps, based in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Upon his return, Ben established his dental practice in Salt Lake City in 1955 and retired after forty-five years in 2000. He was meticulous in his work and had many loyal patients throughout his career.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including serving as executive secretary to three bishops. Ben and Kathryn built their dream home in Holladay in 1960 and were blessed to be surrounded by beloved friends and neighbors during the fifty-five years they lived there. He found great enjoyment in keeping an immaculate yard. His amazing lawn was like no other, and many people would comment that they went out of their way while out for a walk or jog just to admire his beautiful landscape.
He had an exceptional ability to recall names, events, facts, and numbers. He was Google before Google was invented! Any day spent fishing with his dear friend, Rodney Porter, was a great day. He loved the simple pleasures of life — a good steak, a good book, and time spent with his wife, family, and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-seven years; beloved daughters, Diane (Dan) Naylor and Marcie (Brad) Richardson; six adored grandchildren; and fourteen precious great-grandchildren, with another due in September. He had a sweet tenderness for babies and little children and thoroughly enjoyed each new addition to the family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ward, Bert, and Rollin Thomas; and sisters, Shelba Thomas and Janice Colson.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the kind and compassionate care given by the staff and volunteers at Sunrise of Sandy and Brighton Hospice. Their expert help provided our family with peace of mind and quality time together.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olympus First Ward Chapel, 4100 South Camille Street (2485 East), Holladay, with a viewing prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News from July 13 to July 15, 2018.
He was born August 4, 1928 in Malad, Idaho to Henry E. and Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas. He was proud of his valiant pioneer ancestry and often reminisced about his happy days growing up in Malad in a loving and close-knit family. He graduated from Malad High School and competed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah before attending dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, graduating in 1953. He married Kathryn Roskelley in the Logan LDS Temple on August 20, 1951.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps, based in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Upon his return, Ben established his dental practice in Salt Lake City in 1955 and retired after forty-five years in 2000. He was meticulous in his work and had many loyal patients throughout his career.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including serving as executive secretary to three bishops. Ben and Kathryn built their dream home in Holladay in 1960 and were blessed to be surrounded by beloved friends and neighbors during the fifty-five years they lived there. He found great enjoyment in keeping an immaculate yard. His amazing lawn was like no other, and many people would comment that they went out of their way while out for a walk or jog just to admire his beautiful landscape.
He had an exceptional ability to recall names, events, facts, and numbers. He was Google before Google was invented! Any day spent fishing with his dear friend, Rodney Porter, was a great day. He loved the simple pleasures of life — a good steak, a good book, and time spent with his wife, family, and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-seven years; beloved daughters, Diane (Dan) Naylor and Marcie (Brad) Richardson; six adored grandchildren; and fourteen precious great-grandchildren, with another due in September. He had a sweet tenderness for babies and little children and thoroughly enjoyed each new addition to the family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ward, Bert, and Rollin Thomas; and sisters, Shelba Thomas and Janice Colson.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the kind and compassionate care given by the staff and volunteers at Sunrise of Sandy and Brighton Hospice. Their expert help provided our family with peace of mind and quality time together.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olympus First Ward Chapel, 4100 South Camille Street (2485 East), Holladay, with a viewing prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News from July 13 to July 15, 2018.
Benjamin L. Thomas, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018 after a brave battle with declining health. He nearly accomplished his goal of living to be ninety years old, but his tired body had other plans.
He was born August 4, 1928 in Malad, Idaho to Henry E. and Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas. He was proud of his valiant pioneer ancestry and often reminisced about his happy days growing up in Malad in a loving and close-knit family. He graduated from Malad High School and competed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah before attending dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, graduating in 1953. He married Kathryn Roskelley in the Logan LDS Temple on August 20, 1951.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps, based in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Upon his return, Ben established his dental practice in Salt Lake City in 1955 and retired after forty-five years in 2000. He was meticulous in his work and had many loyal patients throughout his career.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including serving as executive secretary to three bishops. Ben and Kathryn built their dream home in Holladay in 1960 and were blessed to be surrounded by beloved friends and neighbors during the fifty-five years they lived there. He found great enjoyment in keeping an immaculate yard. His amazing lawn was like no other, and many people would comment that they went out of their way while out for a walk or jog just to admire his beautiful landscape.
He had an exceptional ability to recall names, events, facts, and numbers. He was Google before Google was invented! Any day spent fishing with his dear friend, Rodney Porter, was a great day. He loved the simple pleasures of life — a good steak, a good book, and time spent with his wife, family, and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-seven years; beloved daughters, Diane (Dan) Naylor and Marcie (Brad) Richardson; six adored grandchildren; and fourteen precious great-grandchildren, with another due in September. He had a sweet tenderness for babies and little children and thoroughly enjoyed each new addition to the family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ward, Bert, and Rollin Thomas; and sisters, Shelba Thomas and Janice Colson.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the kind and compassionate care given by the staff and volunteers at Sunrise of Sandy and Brighton Hospice. Their expert help provided our family with peace of mind and quality time together.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olympus First Ward Chapel, 4100 South Camille Street (2485 East), Holladay, with a viewing prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News from July 13 to July 15, 2018.
He was born August 4, 1928 in Malad, Idaho to Henry E. and Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas. He was proud of his valiant pioneer ancestry and often reminisced about his happy days growing up in Malad in a loving and close-knit family. He graduated from Malad High School and competed his undergraduate studies at the University of Utah before attending dental school at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, graduating in 1953. He married Kathryn Roskelley in the Logan LDS Temple on August 20, 1951.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy, attached to the U.S. Marine Corps, based in Pyeongtaek, Korea. Upon his return, Ben established his dental practice in Salt Lake City in 1955 and retired after forty-five years in 2000. He was meticulous in his work and had many loyal patients throughout his career.
He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings, including serving as executive secretary to three bishops. Ben and Kathryn built their dream home in Holladay in 1960 and were blessed to be surrounded by beloved friends and neighbors during the fifty-five years they lived there. He found great enjoyment in keeping an immaculate yard. His amazing lawn was like no other, and many people would comment that they went out of their way while out for a walk or jog just to admire his beautiful landscape.
He had an exceptional ability to recall names, events, facts, and numbers. He was Google before Google was invented! Any day spent fishing with his dear friend, Rodney Porter, was a great day. He loved the simple pleasures of life — a good steak, a good book, and time spent with his wife, family, and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of nearly sixty-seven years; beloved daughters, Diane (Dan) Naylor and Marcie (Brad) Richardson; six adored grandchildren; and fourteen precious great-grandchildren, with another due in September. He had a sweet tenderness for babies and little children and thoroughly enjoyed each new addition to the family. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ward, Bert, and Rollin Thomas; and sisters, Shelba Thomas and Janice Colson.
The family expresses deep appreciation for the kind and compassionate care given by the staff and volunteers at Sunrise of Sandy and Brighton Hospice. Their expert help provided our family with peace of mind and quality time together.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Olympus First Ward Chapel, 4100 South Camille Street (2485 East), Holladay, with a viewing prior to the services from 9:30-10:45 a.m.
Interment at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Published in the Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News from July 13 to July 15, 2018.
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