Rey Thayne Obituary
Rey Rolla Thayne, Sr., age 92, peacefully passed May 26, 2012 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born March 10, 1920 in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico to Nephi Whork Thayne and Orissa Allred. He enjoyed his youth in Farmington, New Mexico and later served a mission in Mexico. On April 27, 1952, Rey married Manuela Chacon Taylor in Santa Barbara, Chih, Mexico. Later he brought his family to Utah. He retired from Norton Company and continued living a full life.
For over 25 years, Rey was an award winning Hunter Safety Instructor, pioneering the Spanish course in Utah, at the Lee Kay Center. Rey was a member, President and on the Board of Directors for the Salt Lake County Fish and Game Association. He was very involved in wildlife conservation. Rey was a humanitarian with a twinkly sense of humor. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman to the end, enjoying golf and fishing.
Rey is survived by his loving wife, children: Clara (Sheldon) Tuffyas, Norma (Edmundo) Perez, Rey (Stephen) Thayne, Jr., Lloyd (Denise) Thayne; grandchildren: Eric, Monica, Jessica, Jeremiah, Angelica, and Elena; siblings: Lela, Dorothy, Lloyd and Darrel. He was preceded in death by his parents, sons: Rey, Joe and John and 11 siblings.
A viewing will be Tuesday, May 29, 2012, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Redwood Mortuary, 6500 S. Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah and again one hour prior to services at the church. Funeral services are Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 1:00 p.m. at the Taylorsville 33rd Ward, 2976 W. Winchester Ave.(4270 S.), West Valley, Utah. Interment to follow services at Redwood Memorial Park.
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May 30, 2012
Our condolences are with you and the family in the passing of Rey, Our prayers are with you.
Dick/Melba Morris
Antonio y Margarita Campos
May 30, 2012
Con mucho carinio desde Chihuahua enviamos nuestras condolencias ante la gran perdida fisica de nuestro querido Tio Rey. Dios les de cristiana resignacion a mi Tia Mona,Clara, Norma, Reyito, Lloyd y sus familias. Antonio y Margarita Campos.
Paul Walker
May 29, 2012
We will miss you greatly, you were a great teacher for all. Thanks for shairing your talents with all of us in the State Hunter Education Program
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Nancy Morales-Ramos
May 29, 2012
My deepest condolences to your family and my prayers are with you Norma. May God keep you all very close during this difficult time. May your father rest in peace.
Pamela Ortiz
May 29, 2012
Norma te mando un abrazo grande a ti y a tu familia. Tuve la fortuna de conocer a tu papa hace un par de anos y como te lo dije a ti un gran senor. Que Dios los bendiga. Un abrazo grande Lo siento mucho, los tendre enmis oraciones.
May 29, 2012
Norma,
My Prayers are with you and your family,
Karem
Amanda Prows Hammond
May 28, 2012
Not sure my first entry worked so i will try again. We were so lucky to live next to such a great man he loved the simple things and took great pride in his family and surroundings. We so enjoyed rey as ir neighbor snd friend. Rest peacefully in love and grace. Part of the Prows family
Amanda Prows Hammond
May 28, 2012
Oh Rey was such a loved an admired neighbor to the prows family. We were so lucky to enjoy his graces for so many years! We will truely miss him rest with peace and love,Rey
Kim and Brian McFadden
May 28, 2012
It's been a long time since we've been in touch. We were unaware your family has had so much loss until we read of it in this memorial to Rey. Please know our prayers are with you.
I remember Rey's laughs, prankish nature and the fun we had hearing his stories. I am grateful for those times we were able to spend with him as I was growing up. Momma reminisced last night about times as they grew up together as children.
We know the family has many fond memories of their own and we hope you will keep those in the forefront of your minds and you go forth. It will help keep sadness from seeping in and dwell on as you go forward.
Kim McFadden (formerly Wighman-Wade), my husband Brian
and
Velda Whipple-Wightman
Chuck & Brandi Canick
May 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Rey has passed. He influenced so many people in such a positive way. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Julie Hilton
May 28, 2012
My deepest and most sincere condolences to all of the family. He was most certainly one of the most genuine sweet men I have ever known. There was not one time that I saw him that he didn't have a smile on his face. I know how much he will be missed and may the love and good thoughts from all who missed him offer a sense of comfort to one of the most amazing families I have ever known. Much love and lots of hugs.
Rocky Graves
May 28, 2012
sorry to hear that uncle Rey has passed over, but we will all be there some day.
Rocky Graves, eldest son of Art and La Ree Graves
Jan Armon
May 27, 2012
Our thoughts are prayers are with our family.
RaNae Bryant
May 27, 2012
Rey, I'm going to miss you so much. Those crazy songs, and your silly jokes, and the way you would laugh with me. You will always be in my Heart forever.
Many Hugs,
RaNae
Mike and Cindy Thayne
May 27, 2012
Uncle Rey was such a kind man. He would do anything for you and helped me many times. We will all miss him greatly and pray especially for Aunt Mona and the family.
Bill Evans
May 27, 2012
I enjoyed Ray each and everytime we played golf, He will be missed
May 27, 2012
Rey was one of a kind, such a special person. We loved him. Sanabria fam. Houston, Tx.
Orin and Irene Hatch
May 27, 2012
Rey was simply 'THE BEST' in every way and we loved him so much. He will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers are with his family.
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