Marilyn June Kap Thedell

1935 - 2024

Marilyn June Kap Thedell

January 31, 1935 - June 20, 2024

Brigham City, Utah-Marilyn Thedell passed away, surrounded by her family on Saturday afternoon, July 20, 2024. She was born to Heino and Mary Kap in Ogden, Utah during the depression era. She was the fourth child of 13 children: Glenn, Dale, Barbara (Swapp), Marilyn (Thedell), Arnold, Ross, Terry, Robert, Richard, Denise (Provanzano) and Kelly. Kenneth and Carolyn Kap passed at a very young age.

She was raised in Ogden and graduated from Ogden High School. She also pursued additional schooling at Stevens Henager College.

She married Lenard Heseltine in 1953. They had a set of twins, Cherly Ann and Carolynn that died shortly after birth. They raised two children: Scott L. Heseltine and Jana Griffis. She and Lenard later divorced.

She found love again with Norman Thedell, he was the love of her life. They were married on October 31, 1979, and moved to Texas for Norm's employment with the government. He later retired. He passed away on March 1, 2021.

They settled in Fort Worth, Texas where they found a love for antiques. They started their own small business: "Thedell's Antique Restoration", restoring over 10,000 pieces of furniture and were one of the original "pickers".

In 1999, they moved to Brigham City, Utah, to be closer to their families. They bought a 100 year old home and filled it full of restored furniture and beautiful treasures.

Marilyn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many positions and had a strong faith in God.

Norm and Marilyn shared the past 7 years with their granddaughter Jodee and their close family.

She was known for her attention to detail and strong work ethic, which she instilled upon her children.

Marilyn is survived by her 2 children and 3 step-children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 South 100 East, Brigham City, Utah. Viewings will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service on Wednesday from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will follow the service at the Brigham City Cemetery.

Friends may join us for a get-together after the services at the Brigham City 9th Ward, 236 East 100 South, Brigham City, Utah.

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.myers-mortuary.com.