My amazing grandpa passed away this past Thursday morning. We are going to miss him so much, but know that he is in a better place. He was such an amazing person and was loved and will be missed by so many people.I have countless memories of riding horses with him, picking/planting tomatoes in his garden, going to auctions, going to rodeos, doing horse shows with him, going on trips all over the place, and so many other things. He was the most active wonderful grandpa you could ever ask for. There wasn't a family trip ever whether it was in Montana, Colorado, or the Grand Canyon, there was always someone who knew my grandpa. Until next time Grandpa, we love you and miss you so much already.
Glen Walter Thatcher
1931 ~ 2011
Glen Walter Thatcher, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011, in Payson, Utah, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 14, 1931, in West Mountain, Utah, to Walter Alva and Erma Hill Thatcher. He attended schools in Payson and graduated from Payson High School. He was a great athlete and held state records in track and was a star basketball player. He served his country in the Army during the Korean War.
Glen married Marilyn Adams on September 23, 1954, in the Manti LDS Temple. He later married Viola L. Peterson on June 24, 1978, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and they have enjoyed many wonderful years together. He worked for Safeway, Ray's Market, and the LDS Church. He bred, showed, and trained horses. He traveled all across the U.S. and into Canada with his horses. He was a true cowboy. Glen helped to organize the Wakara Riding Club.
A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including a mission to The Great Lakes Mission, Bishoprics, Young Men, Sunday School, and a Church Service Mission. Glen was always serving those around him and was a perfect example of hard work and service. He loved his family and his horses. He will be greatly missed.
Glen is survived by his loving wife, Viola; and his children: Terry Lynn Warner, Mtn. Green, UT; Gary Thatcher, Salem, UT; Kevin Thatcher, Highland, UT; Gordon Thatcher, Thatcher, AZ; and CoyAnn Kilmer, Morgan, UT; two step-children: David DeGroot and Ronda Proctor. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren; one brother: Reed Thatcher, and two sisters: Ruth Elmer and Vonda Hudson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Kathey; his children's mother; one brother: Nyle; and one sister: Norma Patten.
Funeral services will be on Monday, January 31, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Salem 6th Ward Chapel, 470 East Salem Canal Road, Salem, Utah. Family and friends may call on Sunday evening, January 30, 2011, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah or on Monday morning at the church from 9:45-10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Salem City Cemetery.
