Sharon Fay Marx Thorup

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Sharon Thorup Obituary

Sharon Fay Marx Thorup "We Love you Mom and Grandma" Sharon Fay Marx Thorup, our valiant and courageous companion and mother, passed from this life into the arms of our Father in Heaven after a battle with cancer on 21 Nov. 2004 at her home in Taylorsville, Utah. Sharon was a devoted servant of Jesus Christ and faithfully served in many callings during her life, including: teaching in Primary, Young Womens, Gospel Doctrine, as well as Relief Society president, family research and she served a proselytizing mission with her companion in the Sacramento, California Mission, 1994-1995. She also filled a fellowshipping mission in Taylorsville, Utah. Sharon was born 4 Nov. 1929 in Sterling, Sanpete Co., Utah. Her parents were Edgar Ervin Marx and Edna Anderson Marx. She had eight brothers and sisters: Carol Neptune; Reva Wadsworth; Dixie Olson; Ronald Marx; Dolores Yates; Gary Marx; Carma Gunnerson and Robert Marx. She attended schools in Sterling, Manti and Mt. Pleasant. She also attended Snow College in Ephraim, Utah and later she graduated "cum laude" in Elementary Education from the University of Utah, after having nine children. She married William W. Thorup, 29 February 1952, in the Salt Lake Temple. Sharon loved her church and had a fervent testimony of Jesus Christ. In order to support seven of her children who served as missionaries, Sharon worked for the U.S. Post Office for several years. She spent more than 50 years researching for her ancestors. She loved and supported her eternal companion and all her children and grandchildren in everything. We will all miss her fun loving ways and being a champion for the success of everyone. Sharon is survived by her husband and all nine of her children: Marjan Fairclough (Craig), Camille Miller (Brent), Karen Thorup, William Thorup (Mary), Karl Thorup (Tina), Sydnee Peterson (Barry), Sharon Lee (Glenn), Paul Thorup (Patrice), Bruce Thorup (Adriana). She has 45 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Riverview Ward Chapel, 1350 W. 4800 S. in Taylorsville, Utah on Sat., 27 Nov. 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Viewings will be held Friday, 26 Nov. 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 S. State Street, and one hour before the funeral at the Riverview Ward on Saturday. Burial will be at Murray City Cemetery, 5490 S. Vine Street, Murray, Utah.

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Published by Deseret News from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Thorup

9 Entries

Barbara Loulias

December 9, 2004

Dear Karl

I am sorry to see that you lost your mother. Please except my deepest sympathy and heartfelt thoughts.

May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.

Michele (Barnott) McKay

November 30, 2004

Dear Bill and family,

I am so sad to hear of Sharon's passing. She is a wonderful lady...such a sweet and wonderful friend. I loved our visits and have so much love and respect for her and for the rest of your family. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Paul Lowe

November 29, 2004

I have so many fond childhood memories of visiting the Thorup family and being in Sharon's cheerful presence. She always seemed to be such a great person to me. I am so glad I was able to visit her the summer of 2004.

JAckie Parker

November 26, 2004

Dear Karen and Paul,

I'm so sorry to know that your mother has passed away. Karen, you always talked so positivily about your Mother and lit up when you told me that she thought you two were "kindred spirits." I'm very sorry for your loss, yet very thankful to have two such good, nice, wonderful friends from Volleyball.

Sincerly, Jackie Parker

Kyle Trousdale

November 25, 2004

Uncle Bill, you have my deepest condolences in the passing of Aunt Sharon. I will always be grateful for your kind, generous and loving support--welcoming me into your home, and allowing me to a part of your family. Aunt Sharon's laugh (that little chuckle), her wit, her strength of faith, and her endless devotion to your family have made an imprint on my life. May God bless and comfort you in this time of remembrance.

JAMES & JUDITH THOMPSON

November 25, 2004

WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER. WE WERE GLADE TO HAVE SEEN HER AT THE MARXS REUNION HERE IN ARIZONA .

FOR YOU, THAT DONT KNOW US WE ARE,

CAROL NEPTUNE STEPSON, JIMMIE AND MY

WIFE TONNIE .

Tanya Lowe

November 24, 2004

Aunt Sharon loved holidays, and celebrated each one with a growing company of family, relatives and friends. Though she is sadly missed this Thanksgiving season, a joyous reunion at another Table welcomes her.

Ron & Patti Hurst

November 24, 2004

You may not remember me, but I have many fond memories of the Thorup family. I believe most of you have touched my life in one way or another. You were my babysitters, my Sunday School teachers, older boys I looked up to who honored their priesthood, and family and personal friends.

I remember the book report Paul and I did using your puppets and puppet show stage. "How To Eat Fried Worms" ... it was a hit! And of course, I remember the smile on your Mom's face while she watched us practice.

My deepest sympathies to each of you on the passing of your sweet wife, mother, and grandmother. May you feel the comforting peace of the Holy Ghost at this difficult time.

Wayne O. Ursenbach

November 24, 2004

Our sympathies to you, Bill, and all of your family. We have so enjoyed Camille and her family as we have seen them in the Salt Lake Temple and sealed her son there. Our service in the Laie Temple prevents us from being there. Bernice joins in sympathy.

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