Linda Sue Whyte

Linda Sue White lost her fight against dementia on June 17, 2021.  She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.

Linda was born June 30, 1947 in SLC, to David and Jetta B. Whyte.  As a young child, Linda liked to learn, which led her to teaching.  She loved inspiring young kids to learn.  Linda taught 2nd grade in Granite School District for 13 years.  She then found a passion for teaching Kindergarten which she taught in Davis School District for 19 years.

Linda always loved finding little lessons in life and passing them on to whoever would listen.  Married Terry E. White on Aug 1, 1975 and together raised 3 daughters.  Linda was a fun, free spirit who loved to travel.  Whether the vacation was planned months ahead or a spur of the moment road trip.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband Terry E. White, her parents David & Jetta Whyte and her brother Dan E. Whyte.  She is survived by her daughters Darcy (Dave) Adamson, Jana White, and Kori White.  Her sisters Bonnie Whyte and Jacklyn Gailey and her brothers Terry (Merrilee) Whyte and David (Karen) Whyte.  Grandchildren Kaden, Rylan, and Jacee Adamson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A viewing will be held Thursday, June 24th at Russon Mortuary in Bountiful from 6-8 p.m.  On Friday, June 25th there will be a short viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral at 11:00 a.m. at the church at 585 E. Center Street.  She will be buried at Memorial Estates Lakeview Cemetery.

We would like to send our appreciation and gratitude to all who took care of Linda at Encompass Hospice.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Utah Humane Society because Linda wanted to help all animals.

Ron Thomas

Desmond Ronald Thomas, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his home in Perry, UT. He was born on February 8, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT, a son of Desmond Olsen and Betty Simonson Thomas.

He was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War and served valiantly from 1970 to 1972.

Desmond married the love of his life, Leslie Nielson, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on May 15, 1969, to this union they were blessed with 9 wonderful children.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and had the privilege of serving in the Auckland North New Zealand mission from 1965 to 1968. He served faithfully as Elder's Quorum President and numerous other callings. His favorite of all was co-primary teacher with his wife.

Desmond was an amazing autobody repairman and owned his own business wherever he lived. If he didn't know how to do something, he would learn and became a jack of all trades. He was an entrepreneur and enjoyed building and remodeling homes. He was the inventor of the EZ Frame Clamp, used in autobody repair work.

He had a love of the temple and being outdoors. Anyone that was around him felt his humble love. He had an infectious smile and a deep devotion to his family, whom he enjoyed spending time with.

Desmond is survived by his dear sweet wife, children: Annoni (Randy) Larson, Celes Thomas, Darnelle Earl, Tambi (Nathan) Tueller, Aaron (Brandi) Thomas, Joseph (Shanae) Thomas, Amuri Balls, Inacamille (Trent) Bateman, Jefferey (Anahi) Thomas; 32 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Janit Lee Bott, sister; Edsel Joseph Nielson, father-in-law; Patricia Murphy Nielson, mother-in-law; Brett Earl, son-in-law; Susan Nielson, sister-in-law.

The family would like to extended their gratitude to Karl Wall and Collette Anderson with CNS, the Bott family, Bott Monument, and to all those who have shown their love and support.

The Viewing will be Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:30 at Myers Mortuary, 205 S 100 E Brigham City, followed by a close family graveside service.

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Published by Myers Mortuary from Jun. 11 to Jun. 12, 2021.