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Joseph Thacker Obituary
Joseph Ray Thacker, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 from complications incident to age.
Joseph was born August 26, 1924 in Heber City, Utah to Ray Alva and Mima Casper Thacker. He was raised in Charleston, Utah and graduated from Wasatch High School. Joe was inducted into the U.S. Army on June 4, 1943 to fight during World War II. He served in the Philippine Islands as a member of the 1613th Engineer Forestry Company until his honorable discharge on January 19, 1946.
Joe married Julia Deane Winterton, March 28, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple and together they raised three children. He was an active member of the LDS Church, where he served faithfully in many callings, including a mission in the Washington D.C. Visitor's Center with his wife from 1993-1994. He was an ordained Patriarch and served for over 20 years.
Joe is survived by 3 children: Julie Lynne, Brian (Linette), Larry (Joni); 6 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister Marva Edwards. Preceded in death by his wife; parents; and grandson, Tyler.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 30th, 12:00 noon, at the Whitehall Ward, 3150 Whitehall Drive (3985 S). Viewings will be held Monday, Jan. 29th, 6-8:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Road and again at the church prior to services from 10-11:45 a.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park.
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Wayne Halverson
January 30, 2018
Brian sorry for your loss ,the world was blessed to have your father in it
January 28, 2018
Julie, I remember your dad with such fond memories. He was a really great guy. I'm sure you,Brian and Larry will miss him,but what a reunion he's able to have with your mom! Love you.
JoAnne Hicks
Glo and Jerry Greenhagen
January 28, 2018
Dearest Julie and family, Golly how time goes by and I missed the train that connected us in life. I am so happy and pleased that the THACKER FAMILY was and ever will be a cherished part of our lives. We love you. We pray for the Sweet Spirit to comfort you all and that when you remember and miss times with your parents....you will remember the good times! We are still in the phone book if you would like to talk. Your father gave all our daughter's and our son in law their blessings and such a spiritual man he was. We love you, and God bless. Our Sympathies to you and your families, but what a joyous reunion on the other side !
Gaylyn Stewart
January 28, 2018
I just want to let you know how much I will miss your dad. He meant alot to me, like my own dad. I hope everything is going well for your family,if you need anything julie knows where to find me.
Hal Mills
January 28, 2018
Hi Julie, Brian and Larry,
My mom let me know of your dad's passing. I am glad he is with your sweet mother again. I pray you are all well.
Your family will always be a wonderful memory to me for eternity. Your parents and all of you were a big part of my youth. Thank you for your kindness, always.
It was nice having 4 sets of parents in the ward. Many sleep overs, followed by breakfast at your place is one of those fond memories.
I love you all.
Hal
January 27, 2018
He was a great patriarch and gave me my blessing. My condolences as well.
Nadia
January 27, 2018
Sorry my dear friends for your lost. May God bless you with peace.
M M
January 25, 2018
To the family and friends, please accept my sincere condolences. May you find comfort from the Most High, for He heals the brokenhearted ones, and binds up their wounds.
January 24, 2018
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort and sustain your family at this time of such great loss. Psalm 41:3
January 24, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
C. Jackson
January 24, 2018
My thoughts and condolences go out to the Thacker Family during your time of sadness. May the God of all comforts provide the strength and peace needed to sustain; Jeremiah 29: 11, 12.
January 24, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 24, 2018
My deepest condolences to the family . May cherished memories comfort you in your time of grief . Psalms 147 : 3 .
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