Philip Dayton Thorpe

I love it-even these 5 years late! Phil was my supervisor in SLC/Midvale-Murray area "War on Poverty" program in 1965-67. (He always noted that I showed up late often) He was one of a kind. We kept in touch over the years. I so admired all that he was and contributed to the church, communities, family. I knew their children via Christmas photos. I always knew he would leave an indelible positive legacy through works as well as family. We had a lot of fun working together, getting...

I just learned of President and Sister Thorpe's passing. My condolences to the family. President Thorpe was my mission president. I was a young, nervous missionary. He, along with his wonderful family, always made me feel better about my ability to serve a successful mission. I'll be eternally grateful. I still remember getting ready for my last zone conference, trying to look as nice as possible to earn one of Sister Thorpe's "Elegant Elder" awards. She was so gracious in presenting me...

To the family of Philip Thorpe,
I know I should feel sad at his passing but all I did was smile.
What a wonderful person he was,
and
such a sense of humor and Love for his Family.
God Bless his family.

Dear Thorpe family;

I served with him in the Spokane mission, what a wonderful soul and role model for me and all of the young missionaries then. I will remember him always for his kindness and the help he gave us all at that pivotal time in our lives. So many of us are better because of his efforts. Thank you for sharing your husband and father with us...

I would like to extend my condolences to the family. I didn't know Philip personally but his lighthearted obituary was a pleasure to read. I hope the family is comforted by fond memories of Philip and may the God of tender mercies grant you peace in this time of loss.

May God be with all of you during this difficult time. I did not know him but couldnt help but read his obituary. He must have been a joy and quite the jokester during his life. Someone I would have liked to have known. What a great obituary. His humor shines through even from beyond. God bless all of you. I pray all of you carry his humorous spirit throughout your lives and bless others with it as well. Thank you for sharing.

I never met Phil but by this obituary I can tell the world lost a good man with a great sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to your family.

I never met Phil but by this obituary I can tell the world lost a good man with a great sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to your family.