Michael Shirl Thayne

Michael Thayne Obituary

Michael Shirl Thayne
1941 ~ 2012
June 3, 1941, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on October 20, 2012 after a long illness.He is survived by his wife Kathlyn Garff Thayne, Son Michael Blair (Darleen) Thayne, Alisyn Maurine Thayne (John) Wallace, Stepson A Joseph Bailey, grandchildren Parker Bailey, Spencer Bailey, Andrew Thayne, Cadence Wallace, Morgan Thayne, Chelsea Thayne Wallace and John (Jack) Wallace III and sister Marcia Thayne.
He was preceded in death by his father Warren Shirl Thayne, mother Florence Stephenson Thayne and brother Stephen Warren Thayne.
Mike graduated in the first graduating class of Highland High School, served two missions, the first in the East Central States 1961 -1963 and Completed his Salt Lake City Inner-city Service Mission from October 2011 to October 2012. He graduated from the University of Utah in Political Science.
Emulating his father, he was a percussionist musician playing drums in high school, college and with jazz bands in Yellowstone and Salt Lake City. He was key man for 40+ years at Smith Crown Company and retired in September 2011.
He came from a golfing family and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with his wife, grandchildren, and sister Marcia whenever the opportunity arose.
Services will be held Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the LDS Foothill Stake Center at 1:00 p.m. located at 1930 S 2100 E, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Friends may call Friday, October 26, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Larkin Mortuary, 2350 E. 1300 S. and Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the LDS Foothill Stake Center from 12:00 noon until 12:50 p.m.
Interment will be at Wasatch Lawn Cemetery at 3401 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, 84106.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Thayne

12 Entries

Lezlie Huggard

November 18, 2012

Dear Kathlyn and Blair,
I am so sorry to hear of Michael passing. I enjoyed helping him over the past 20 plus years. He was a truly very nice man.
Sincerely

Jana Miller

October 29, 2012

Dear Marcia,
I am so sorry to hear about your brother. The obituary was beautiful. I'm sure you have wonderful memories to draw upon. You are in my thoughts.

james Cowley

October 27, 2012

I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Michael. His mother was a wonderful person and my personal secretary for many years. I knew his late brother Steve better than I knew Michael. I know and have great affection for his sister, Marcia. The family had a great and positive influence on my life. I have tried to contact Marcia but cannot find a phone number for her. Perhaps she will see this and call me. My condolences to Marcia and the rest of Michael's extended family. Phil Cowley 801-424-1518. [email protected].

Dan Shaul

October 26, 2012

Getting to know and work with Michael was a pleasure. He was always a man of his word and a very caring person. He will be missed.

Georgette Proestakis

October 25, 2012

Please accept my sincerest condolences for Mike's passing. What a very kind and gentle man. I have fond memories of working and golfing with him; he was always so patient with positive words of encouragement. He will be missed.

Bryan Poe

October 25, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Mike's passing. My wife called him 'Miguelito.' He was my landlord for a few years in the 90s and when I first got married. Mike was always super sweet to my wife and I, and we were always grateful for his gentle nature. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Thayne family. From Bryan and Lilliana Poe.

Karie Sorensen

October 25, 2012

Alisyn, I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your entire family.

Vaughn Smith

October 25, 2012

Working with and knowing Mike for many years i am saddened by his passing. Many of my fondest memories stem from time spent at Smith Crown working and playing with Mike. Mike taught me the game of golf, more importantly the patience and mind set necessary to play the game properly, i still hear his tip each time i address the ball, "step a little closer Vaughn". Mike watched me throw an errant driver into the lake at Glendale, he looked at me with a wry grin and said "nice throw but you are going to need that club on the next Tee" My friend you will always be part of my favorite foursome!

Bonnie Bloomquist Gray

October 25, 2012

Dear Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband. I didn't know he was your husband until now. I have gone to Smith Crown for as long as it has been there. I send my sympathy and love to you and your family. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort at this time. Love you Gal. We did have fun in school. You were a dear friend.

Rita (Boyles) Lampkin

October 24, 2012

My family and I knew Elder Thayne when he was a missionary serving in Knoxville, TN. He had dinner in our home on multiple occasions and was an exemplary missionary who had a very positive influence on both members and non-members in the area. My sister and I now live here in Utah and were saddened to hear of his passing. May God bless your family with His sweet, comforting spirit.
Sincerely,

October 24, 2012

Mike was one of the best Vaccum repairmen I have know. My condolences to your families. He was such an outstanding and talented person.

Nancy Winterton

Marianne Lampson

October 24, 2012

You all don't know me for I was just a long time customer at Smith Crown. Your dear husband and father was so so kind to me but more importantly so honest and forthright. No matter what my cleaning need was he was always the man I asked for. I appreciated working with him for the past years it was always a comfort to know that someone would take the time and interest in my little worries. So; knowing that what a great example of Christ he must have been to all of you. I will miss him dearly.

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