Kathy Thomas

 

Kathleen Thomas Diederich was born on January 3, 1947, to Richard and Helen (Call) Thomas in Salt Lake City, Utah. After suffering multiple strokes in a 12-hour period, she passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 17, 2024, at the age of 77.

Kathy grew up in Bountiful, Utah and was very social and surrounded herself with many good friends. She loved playing sports with the neighborhood kids, especially softball. Her grandparents, Irvin and Mary Call, were very influential in her upbringing. She loved spending most Sundays at their house, surrounded by her aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

She graduated from Bountiful High School with the class of 1965. She was heavily involved in many activities including drama, choir, and student council. She competed in a synchronized swimming group and she also performed all over the valley in the Teen Tones singing group. She worked at ServUs Drug at their soda fountain and loved it.

Kathy was set up on a blind date with Rudi Diederich in 1965. After dating for three years, including a two-year long-distance relationship while Rudi served in the army in Germany, they married in the Salt Lake Temple on Rudi’s birthday, January 22, 1968.

She graduated from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in teaching Physical Education in 1968. She taught PE at Viewmont High School for 2 years and started their drill team.

Kathy and Rudi bought their first home in Bountiful, Utah and had three of their four children there. They loved their five years back in Kathy’s hometown and close to her parents while having babies and young kids. They then moved to Orem, Utah, for Rudi’s job and had their last child there. They have loved living in Orem for the past 49 years where they made many life-long friends.

Kathy was a great homemaker and is known for her clean home, amazing cooking, and was the ultimate hostess. She loved snow skiing, playing tennis competitively, and was almost as competitive in playing games around the kitchen table. As a family, Kathy enjoyed boating, traveling, hosting Sunday dinner, and supporting her children and grandchildren in all their activities. Kathy was always at every dance recital, sporting event, and piano recital of her kids and grandkids. Rudi and Kathy loved traveling the world making amazing memories with their family. They loved hosting their family at their Bear Lake and St. George homes.

After her kids were older, she worked at Provo High School as the Attendance Secretary. She enjoyed interacting with teenagers and her many co-workers there.

Kathy served in many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including Primary President, Young Women’s President, Stake Young Women’s Counselor, Relief Society teacher, and Nauvoo Temple missionary with Rudi. Their Nauvoo Temple mission was the highlight of their marriage. They made life-long friends while serving and socializing in Nauvoo. She also served as the Service Committee Chair for BYU Women’s Conference. She actively volunteered in her kids’ schools. Kathy was a talented and organized leader and influenced many people’s lives with her skills.

Kathy devoted her life to her family. She loved gathering them together frequently and was the ultimate party planner. Many summer days were spent with the family at their swimming pool. She adored her family and would do anything for them. Kathy was so good at making everyone feel special and loved. She was a social butterfly and had so many good friends. She was never in a shortage for lunch dates, travel companions, swimming ladies, and someone to call and chat with.

Kathy is preceded in death by her parents, brothers Richard (Dickie) and Lynn, and in-laws Wilford Diederich, Anina Diederich, and Claudia Diederich.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Rudi, her four children: Tiffini (Jeff) Taggart, Troy (Kristin) Diederich, Traci Magleby, and Tami Blair, as well as 12 grandchildren: Tieler (Taylor), Ellie (Branden), Joshua (Grace), Ethan, Carson (Megan), Caden, Logan, McCall, Addison, Ainsley, Brody, and Jensen, and two great grandchildren: Jace and Collin. She is also survived by her sister, Rosemary (Steven) Halladay, and brothers Ron (Cindy) and Don (Patty) Thomas and in-laws: Hugo Diederich, Margarete (Kay) Diamond, and Elfriede (Jack) Friend.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 500 South 600 West, Orem, Utah where a viewing will be held prior from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Graveside services will follow in the Highland City Cemetery, 6200 West 11000 North, Highland, Utah.

Services may be viewed online through YouTube by searching “Kathy Diederich’s Funeral” or through the following direct link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz03Y0Eg63Y

Lynda Bingham

 

In Loving Memory of Lynda Bingham Chynoweth

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lynda Bingham Chynoweth on February 4, 2024, at the age of 76.  Lynda departed much too young, leaving a void in the lives of all those who cherished her deeply. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, “oldest sister,” and friend.  Lynda was born on November 28, 1947, to Ernie J. and Donna Mae Wilkinson Bingham in Ogden, Utah. She shared a loving marriage with DeMont J. McEwen, bringing her two loving daughters into the world.  Lynda later married Marvin L. Chynoweth and was with him until his death in 2022.

Lynda is survived by her devoted daughters, Lindsey Giacalone (Steven Silverman) of Rochester, New York and Amy Madden (Alvin Hastings) of Seaford, Delaware, as well as her stepson, Dennis O. Chynoweth (Leigh Anne) of Roebuck, South Carolina. Grandchildren: Gregory Giacalone, Alicia Madden, Samantha Madden, Emily Claremont, Anthony Chynoweth, Autum Chynoweth, Bailey Chynoweth, Drew Chynoweth, Rebekah Chynoweth, many, many nieces and nephews and her cherished great-granddaughter, Aurora.  We are so grateful they had an opportunity to spend time together.  She is also survived by her sister, Sheri (Spence) Stark, brother, Craig (Anna) Bingham, brother-in-law, Polo Afuvai, Jr., and aunt, Kathy Squires. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Chynoweth, parents, Ernie and Donna Bingham, sister, Barbara Afuvai, and brother, Ernie Bingham.  

Early in life, when faced with the loss of her mother, Lynda gracefully assumed the responsibility of ensuring that her siblings and loved ones felt remembered on birthdays and special occasions. She became a pillar of support for her father during challenging times.  Lynda was beautiful inside and out.  She had a passion for crocheting and donated most of her work, she dedicated herself to various acts of service for others. Her talent and generosity touched the lives of many, bringing warmth and comfort to those fortunate enough to receive her handcrafted creations.  She was an avid reader and did a great deal of traveling in her earlier years.  In recent years, Lynda found joy and companionship among friends in Florida, their camaraderie was a source of gratitude and comfort to her.

In accordance with Lynda’s wishes, there will not be a formal service.  Instead, the family invites you to take a moment to share a cherished memory of Lynda as a way to celebrate her life and the impact she had on those around her. May her memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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Mark Thompson

 

Mark A Thompson, age 77 passed away Thursday, February 1, 2024, from respiratory failure. 

Mark was born on December 28, 1946, to Lemuel Hubert Thompson and Virginia Booth Thompson in Bountiful, Utah. 

He graduated from Bountiful High School in 1965 where he was the State Champion in wrestling. He earned a football scholarship to Utah State where he also wrestled and won the Wyoming Invitational. He later served in the US Army where he deployed in support of the Vietnam War.

Mark had a love for golf, Kauai, and PLC with his buddies. He always looked forward to his Friday night hang out with his brother, Jack. He had a love for life, but above all, he had the greatest love for his children. Love you bigger than the mountains. 

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Pamela Mower Thompson; his children, Jennifer (Law) Jones, Christopher (Tiffany) Thompson, Shara (Justin) Anderson, Ann (Ray) Brushier, Joclyn (Bruce) Laney, Beth (Kody) Calder, Michael Jones, Ryan (Shari) Laney, and Morgan (John) Cleverly; 25 grandkids and six great-grandkids. 

Mark is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Velma Lynn Carter; daughter, Kelly Thompson; and grandson, Logan J. Burton. 

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 2 PM at Lindquist Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E., Bountiful, Utah. Friends may visit with the family from 6 to 8 PM on Tuesday, and 12:30 to 1:30 prior to services at the mortuary.

Interment, Bountiful City Cemetery, where full military honors will be accorded.

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