LEDA THORNE

Leda Pauline Hanson Thorne 1912 ~ 2010 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding" Proverbs 3:5 Leda Pauline Hanson Thorne, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on Feb. 25, 2010 in Bountiful, Utah at age 97.Leda was born at her home on March 27, 1912 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Ola and Bengta Hanson. She married Jesse K. Thorne on February 21, 1934 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. In 1932, she served a mission to the East Central States Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many positions in Relief Society, Sunday School, Young Women, and Primary, but she loved and excelled at teaching most of all. She shared her faith and testimony through her example and through her actions. Leda taught for 36 years at the State Development Center in American Fork, Utah before retiring. She was known for her love of children and for being a hard worker. She lived most of her life in the Pleasant Grove area, but moved to Bountiful in 1989 to be close to her daughter and was a member of the Bountiful 43rd Ward. Later, she moved to The Inn On Barton Creek in Bountiful and appreciated and enjoyed friendships there as well. She loved to be outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of nature. She loved to travel and the excitement of new experiences. Her greatest love was her family. Her grandchildren have special memories of the time she spent with them. She is survived by three children and their companions: a son, Keyne J. Thorne and Carol Gay of St. George, Utah; another son, J. Kay Thorne and Janice of Mukilteo, Washington; and a daughter, Maralyn Bone and Brian of Bountiful, Utah. She has 16 precious grandchildren and 55 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse K. Thorne (1987) and three children, Pauline, Geneal and Robert. Her family expresses their gratitude to Leda's friends and the staff at Barton Creek, South Davis Hospice, Dr. Nedda Hendler and Dr. Regina Klein who have contributed to her comfort and joy. Funeral services for Leda will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Russon Brothers Bountiful Mortuary, 295 North Main, where a visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:00 p.m. and Wednesday morning 9:45 -10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment-Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Online guest book at www.russonmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Perpetual Education Fund would be appreciated.