Michael Ray Weyland, husband, father, builder, mechanic, machinist, diver, teacher, and entrepreneur, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017, from complications with Lewy Body dementia. He was born in Tooele, Utah, on Aug. 25, 1947, to David and Marjorie Weyland. Michael was the first of four sons. He grew up in Erda, Utah, where he attended the Tooele school system including Tooele High School. He was always learning, and loved challenges, photography, and this wonderful country.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Weyland; children Laurie Tomac, Scotty (Becky) Weyland, Bert (Bobbie) Weyland, Chad (Bobbie Jo) Weyland, Christie (Jason) Rambo, Neel (Tammy) Colton, Devin (Leslie) Mitchell and Quinn (Rachel) Mitchell; 29 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Keith Weyland; sons Shane Weyland and Kyle Mitchell; as well as grandchild Amanda Wright and great-grandchildren Austin and Serenity.

Service to be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 25 at the Altamont Stake Center, 15709 W. 4000 North, Altamont, Utah; interment at Roosevelt Cemetery.

Kenneth Lee Oliver was born on July 4, 1943, to Charles LeGrant Oliver and Cora Mabel Tucker. He was the fifth child out of six. He graduated from Carbon High in 1962.

He served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged having been awarded the Purple Heart. Kenneth later worked at the Sweet Candy Co. for awhile, later working at the Tooele Army Depot where he worked for 50 years. He also attended Trade Tech where he earned an associate’s degree.

He married Marilyn Hock and they have been married for 48 years. He is also the very proud dad of Travis.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Marilyn, his son, Travis (Chasity) and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, at noon in the Warenski Funeral Home Chapel, 1776 N. 900 East, American Fork, Utah. Family and friends may call from 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to services at the funeral home. Jeans and boots are OK. Interment will take place in the Highland City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.warenski.com.

Our sweet daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother passed away on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, in Thatcher, Arizona, surrounded by family. She was born Aug. 15, 1953, to Blaine E. Whitehouse and Janeen Twede Whitehouse in Tooele, Utah.

She graduated from Tooele High School with the class of 1971. She married Nevin James Sheldon on Jan. 6, 1971. They were the parents of two children. They were later divorced, but remained close friends. She was employed at Goodyear Tire Company, where she retired with more than 16 years of service.

She became an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later in life and was instrumental in having her family sealed to her in the temple.

She had a great sense of humor and was a close friend to all who knew her. She adored her 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her parents; sister Susan Tuttle (Ray); son James Paul Sheldon (Kimberly); and daughter Joanna Janeen Pierce (Nathan). She will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. with a viewing from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the LDS church at 790 W. 1500 South, Woods Cross, Utah. Burial will be at the Memorial Lakeview Cemetery, 1640 E. Lakeview Drive, Bountiful, Utah.

Steve King passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on Feb. 17, 2017, at the age of 66. He was born on Oct. 23, 1950, in Bisbee, Arizona, to Russ and Betty King. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Jim Hiett. He is survived by his wife Janet King; his daughter Michelle (Casey) Rowland and his son Ryan (Erin) King; his parents Russ and Betty King; his brother David King and his sister Vicki Hiett; and the lights of his life, his grandsons Trystyn James Rowland and Landon Lawrence King; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Steve recently retired after serving 30 years with the Tooele County School District. He loved woodworking, was an avid bike rider and golf enthusiast. Being surrounded by family and spending time with his grandkids was Steve’s greatest joy in life.

Steve was a wonderful man who touched the lives of all who met him. He will be greatly missed by many.

With a hearty “good-bye everybody,” Francis Lynn Redding left this world with the day dawning on Feb. 16, 2017. Born in Mazeppa, Minnesota, to George and Mary (Maude) Redding June 6, 1926, He died from heart and kidney disease.

Frank joined the Navy in 1943 to defend our country in World War II and the Korean conflict. He worked for Mt. Rainier Ordnance Depot and transferred to Tooele Army Depot where he retired. He spent some of his retirement in car sales and truly enjoyed meeting people.  He married Josephine Messmer and later divorced. He then married Jann Jensen Clements.

He dearly loved babies, and that was good because he helped raise several generations. He LOVED his Jazz and his weekly outings to the lodges to visit with friends. He was a voracious reader, and he enjoyed driving his sporty T-Bird. He was a past president of the Tooele Eagles Lodge.

He is survived by his wife Jann; sister Dona Brunner; sons Tom Redding (Susie) and Tyson Clements (Spring); daughters Bernie Graham (Guy), Patti Riddle (Brian) and Tawny Dewsnup; and many loved grand, great- and great-great-grandchildren. He loved and was loved by his children and will be deeply missed.

Frank has requested no services and wants his buddies to raise a toast to him. A celebration of life at a later date will be posted.

Terry Huffman, loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather died Feb. 15, 2017, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Terry was born Aug. 9, 1955, in Tooele, Utah, to Richard and Mayme Huffman. He married Virginia Vigil on Oct. 11, 1975. Terry is survived by his wife; son Jeremy Huffman (Lea); daughter Cassandra Herrick (Bradley); granddaughters McKenzie and Kirsten; five brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church in Tooele, Utah.

Seth Lynn Cox loved to ski, hike, hunt, referee sports and climb mountains. He reached numerous summits in the Western U.S., including Mt. Rainier five times. His unwavering testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ sustained him through many trials. Born in Lovell, Wyoming, on April 26, 1948, to Basil Hugh and Mabel Taylor Cox, he was the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Palouse High School in 1966 and served his LDS mission in Northern California from 1967-69. He received a BS degree from Washington State University in computer science, the only member of his family to graduate from college. He married Tamra Tuttle on March 22, 1986, in the Seattle Temple. They are parents of three children.

Seth left mortality Feb. 15, 2017, preceded in death by his parents, his only brother and a sister. He is survived by four sisters; his wife; daughter Casey; son Trevor (Effie) and daughter Sahale “Holly.”

Funeral services are Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Grantsville West Stake Center, 115 E. Cherry Street, with a visitation from 9-10:30 a.m. prior to the services. Interment in the Grantsville City Cemetery. The Cox family appreciates Tooele Dialysis for 8+ years of kind treatment while Seth finished his life’s work.

Manuel Olmos Jr., an amazing father, husband, son, brother, and friend, was tragically taken from us on Feb. 9, 2017.

He was born on July 15, 1984, to Leticia and Manuel Olmos Sr. in Rupert, Idaho.

He graduated from Tooele High School in 2002 and later went on to become an exceptional employee and manager for Henderson Wheel, where he was greatly loved by all he worked with.

On April 11, 2014, he married the love of his life, Megan (Pacheco), and they had two children together: Lyric (5) and Aiden (3). Manuel had Emilio (18) from a previous relationship.

Manuel was best known for his love of family and friends, especially his kids. They were his world. His loyalty to each and everyone he knew was endless. He would do anything for them and in a time of need, would drop everything to support and lend a helping hand. Manuel could light up a room with his presence alone. He had a smile and laugh that were so contagious and vibrant. He loved to make people laugh and used it to brighten up someone’s day. This is one of many things we all loved about Manuel and is what made him who he was.

Manuel was preceded in death by his grandparents Siriaco Olmos and Maria Rodriguez, a cousin, Lois Rivera, and sister-in-law Alexis Pacheco. Manuel is survived by his wife Megan; three children, Emilio, Lyric and Aiden; parents Leticia and Manuel Olmos; grandma, Anjelita Montes; grandpa, Teodoro Rivera; father-in-law and mother-in-law Alex and Debbie Pacheco; brothers Ricardo Solis (Charity Torres), Javier Olmos, Carlos (Destiny Salazar) Olmos and Max (Leandra) Ramirez; special friends, Sylvester, Joe and Dustin Hillyard; and many other cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews and countless friends.

A celebration of Manuel’s life will include a viewing, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, from 6-8 p.m. at Tate Mortuary and funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. at St. Marguerite’s Church in Tooele. Burial service at the Tooele City Cemetery followed by a luncheon back at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted for the family and his kids.

No words can express the hole and emptiness his passing has left in our hearts. Our lives have forever been changed and he will be missed tremendously every day.

Manuel, you showed us all “the finest in life.”

Thank you and we love you forever and always. ‘Til we meet again.

Janet (Gert) Fox passed away Feb. 21, 2017. She was the most precious, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was surrounded by the love of her life, Bill, of 58 years; her loving children; grandchildren and sister Lori as we said our final goodbyes. She is now with her loving son Jimmy, whom she has missed for 54 years and her mother and father. Bill and Jan were married on Aug. 8, 1958. She was the mother of four children: Bill, Jimmy, Barbara and Arthur. She lost Jimmy at the young age of 2 years. She is a sister to Pat, Lonna and Lori.

She retired from the Tooele Army Depot after 28 years of service. She finally got the time to do what she enjoyed most: camping, fishing, going to Manila (Flaming Gorge), reading, gardening or just sitting out on the patio in the morning during the summer with dad drinking coffee or in the evening having a cold drink.

She was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles for 16 years. She is a two-time past president of the local Auxiliary. She loved to do ritual when she could. She was inducted into the Utah State Hall of Fame in 2007-2008 and is currently the Utah State Honorary Mother.

She is proceeded in death by her parents, son Jimmy and sister Judy.

Services will be held on Monday, Feb. 27, 2017, at Tate Mortuary in Tooele. Viewing from 10 a.m.-noon, services starting at noon. Interment will be at the Tooele City Cemetery. The Eagles Ladies Auxiliary will be conducting the services.

Bryon G. Graham, 53, passed away Feb. 24, 2017. A Full obituary will appear in the Transcript Bulletin at a later date. For more information, contact Dalton Hoopes Mortuary 435-884-3031.

Merlin Spendlove passed away on Feb. 26, 2017. A full obituary will appear in the Tooele Transcript Bulletin on Thursday. For more information contact Tate Mortuary 435-882-0676.

Saila Cederlof Felver passed away on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, in Temecula, California. A future obituary with more details will come.

Our beloved son, brother and grandson passed away Feb. 17, 2017, while visiting his favorite place on Earth.

Born June 2, 1997, in Bountiful, Utah, to Leslie Russell Shields, Kaden’s sweet spirit and smile had an immediate impact on anyone that met him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Tate Mortuary, 110 S. Main Street, Tooele, Ut at 12:30 p.m. following a visitation line the same day at 11 a.m.

“Kado” is survived by his mother, Leslie Shields of Tooele, sister McKayla (Aaron “AJ”) Nunley of Stansbury Park and brothers Payton and Bridger Shields of Tooele; his father, Chad (Kim Sylvester) Shields of Tooele; brother Alexander “Xander” Shields and sister Madison Sylvester, both of Tooele; and grandparents Lyman Kay (Tracy) Russell of Phoenix, Arizona, Terri (Fred) Martinez of Fruita, Colorado, and Gayelene and the late Versal Shields of Tooele.

In memory of Kaden please educate yourself and loved ones of CMV and how it can be prevented. National CMV Foundation — www.nationalcmv.org.

John Thomas Reeder, 91, passed away Feb. 25, 2017, from causes incident to age. He was born Jan. 3, 1926, to John Thomas Reeder and Bessie Cole in Treasureton, Idaho. He enjoyed his childhood on the family ranch in Treasureton. He married Leora Reeder of North Logan, Utah, Oct. 3, 1945, in the Salt Lake City Temple. They spent several years raising their children in Dugway, Utah, first in the trailer park and then moving to the housing area. They bought a home in Tooele and lived there 43 years. He spent his last years living at Apple Village Assisted Living Center in Layton, Utah. John spent his childhood on the Reeder ranch and his teens helping the local sheep ranchers. He joined the Army in 1944 and was proud to serve in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy, where he was awarded a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He retired from Dugway after 31 years working in security, I.D. and registration and vehicle maintenance. He enjoyed running into friends he had made there. He got enjoyment watching the hummingbirds outside the window, doing word search books, raising his chickens and peacocks on his little farm, tinkering on vehicles, jerry-rigging everything and fixing things half-assed. He is survived by children: Cheryl (Eugene) Carbine, Uintah, Utah; Thomas (Wendy), Sandy; Sharlene (Robert) Jorgensen, Leavenworth, Kansas; Marsha (Dennis) Murray, Tooele; and Keven, Callao, Utah. He is also survived by siblings Erma Walker of Delta, Utah; Francis Butler of Idaho Falls; Alice Johnson of Treasureton, Idaho; Neale (Marie) Reeder of Malad, Idaho; Nedra Reeder of Bountiful, Utah; Vernon (Lorna) Reeder of Spanish Fork, Utah; a sister-in-law Naretta Reeder of Preston, Idaho; 18 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leora; parents; his brother George and sister Violet Weeks; brothers-in-law Lealand Weeks, Irvin Butler, Roger Walker and Cliff Johnson; three half-sisters, Vera Eliza, Jane Ambrosia (Amber) and Maggie Ruth; and two special grandsons Wayne Thomas Reeder and Mark Thomas Reeder. Viewing at Tate Mortuary 110 S. Main, Tooele, Friday, March 3, 2017, 6-8 p.m. and graveside service and interment of his choice in the Wellsville, Utah, Cemetery on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m.

Merlin G. Spendlove, age 79, of Tooele, passed away on Feb. 26, 2017, after a short illness. He was born in Ogden, Utah on Oct. 19, 1937, to Aven and May Gillespie Spendlove. The family moved from Morgan, Utah, to Tooele when Merlin was a young child. He attended schools in Tooele and graduated from Tooele High School in 1956. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol during his senior year. He was a member of the Utah Army National Guard from February 1955 to February 1963 and was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington from September 1961 to August 1962 during the Berlin Crisis. Merlin married Barbara Rhine — the love of his life — on Sept. 2, 1961, and the couple made their home in Tooele. Merlin was employed at Dugway Proving Ground for 37 years working in Supply, Logistics and Procurement, and most ardently loved his job as a data base programmer in Supply. Merlin developed a love for music at a very young age, and during their boyhood, Merlin and his brother Dennis would play duets, Merlin on the steel guitar and Dennis on the accordion. As a young boy Merlin once won $25 at a talent contest playing the steel guitar. This love of music lasted throughout his life, and Merlin used his talent as a bass player on many occasions with The Karl Swan Orchestra. Merlin always liked listening to “cool jazz.” He loved to work with wood and spent numerous hours in his woodshop making piggy banks for the grandkids and other projects (big and small) for his family and friends, many times from his own sketches. Merlin was a voracious reader and his favorite genre was mystery/detective stories as well as Isaac Asimov books. He embraced new technology and was excited when e-readers came out as they would allow for instantaneous delivery of just about any book he wanted to read. Merlin had a love for all things philatelic and was a prodigious stamp collector. If any of his family ever needed anything Merlin would do whatever he could to help us solve the problem or take care of the situation. Merlin is survived by his always-loved sweetheart Barbara; his brother Dennis (Faun) Spendlove of Tooele; his children: Jeff (Lisa) Spendlove, Clatskanie, Oregon; Julie (Brent) Hunt, Stansbury Park, Utah; Michael (Colleen) Spendlove, Tooele; Brent Spendlove, Spokane Valley, Washington; and Linda (Shaun) Wood, West Jordan, Utah; as well as 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, four nephews and one niece. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents, an older brother Aven Jr., and one granddaughter Allison. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Tate Mortuary at 11 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment will be at Tooele City Cemetery.

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Joyce Grogan Coulter, beloved wife, mother, and treasured friend, passed away Feb. 27, 2017, in Tooele, Utah. Joyce was born in Bingham Canyon on Jan. 18, 1929, to Robert Andrew and Vearl (Donaldson) Grogan. Joyce graduated from the LDS Hospital nursing program in 1950 and the University of Utah in 1951 and worked as a registered nurse in Salt Lake hospitals for 40 years. She is survived by her husband Billy Raymond Coulter; six children: Debra Joy Coulter, Suzanne (Steven) Lancaster, Randall (Judy) Coulter, Bryan (Kim) Coulter, David (Shari) Coulter and Mark (Amy) Coulter; 25 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and one sister, Nancy (Stephen) Reeder.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 South, Cottonwood Heights, Utah. There will be a viewing held Thursday, March 2 from 6-8 p.m., and one held prior to the services Friday from 10-10:45 a.m. at the same location. Interment right after the services at Larkin Sunset Gardens. To see full obituary and to send condolences to the family, visit www.memorialutah.com.

Saila Cederlof Felver, our beloved leader of 10, passed away on Feb. 23, 2017, from injuries sustained in a car accident in Temecula, California.

Saila, also known as Senior Ranking Vermin, was born while dad was in Vietnam on Dec. 6, 1968, and for every year after that through childhood, had the best birthday parties of all of us. Saila was a bright spot through her years at East Elementary, super quiet, and a friend to lean on to everyone she met, including animals of all kinds. Being a friend to all was something she continued through high school and adulthood and she lived a legacy of genuine giving of self that extends to all who call her friend today.

Saila was swept off her feet by her husband, Mark Felver, and whisked off to California in 1997, where they have lived the last nearly 20 years. They have raised two awesome kids, Jaden and Adriana, who love and adore their momma. They carry on her over-the-top love of animals and resemble Saila so much, not just in physical appearance, but each captured the best of Saila’s spirit: Jaden with his loving, quiet demeanor and Adriana in strong will.

Saila’s love and purpose was family, dating back to after-church fights with siblings, to sending mom pop-up cards, to the lights of her life: her kids. It is through her love of them she created a legacy of selflessness, laughter and silliness, and a love for turtles that carries forward with them. It is this legacy experienced and expressed by so many around us that comforts those of us hurting by her absence. She truly lived a life to be proud of. We love you, Saila.

Saila is survived by her husband, Mark Felver and children, Jaden and Adriana; parents, Paul Cederlof Sr. (Debbie) and Camille Washburn Crawford; siblings Annie (Tom), Heather, Trisdana, Dori Lin (Justin), Alysia (Shawn), Paul Jr., Trevor and Shay; and too many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins to list but know we love you all.

She was preceded in death by grandparents Bjork and Joan Cederlof and Hoover and Alice Washburn and by our youngest brother, Trenten.

Funeral services held at Tate Mortuary Monday, March 6, 2017, at noon with a visiting period from 11-11:45 a.m. in Tooele, Utah.

Roger Andre DeLaney Sr. passed away peacefully in the morning hours of March 4, 2017. Roger was born March 11, 1931, in Provo, Utah, to Andre and Lila DeLaney. Roger spent his youth in Blanding, Utah, working on local ranches punching cows, working with horses and perfecting his dutch oven sour dough biscuits. Roger attended school in San Juan County. While in high school, Roger was active in the FFA. Roger also played basketball and baseball and ran track. Roger graduated from San Juan High School in 1949. After graduation Roger continued to work on cattle ranches until he volunteered to join the United States Marines. Roger served in Korea following the conflict. Roger served in the Marines from 1950-1954, earning a promotion to Sergeant. After leaving the Marines, Roger returned to southern Utah to work in the uranium mines and to continue working on the cattle ranches. Roger married Faye Davis in La Sal, Utah, on Sept. 10, 1960. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Jordan River Temple on Sept. 10, 1982. Roger moved his family to Grantsville in 1966, and he began his career working at the Tooele Army Depot, retiring in September 1993. During his time in Grantsville, Roger was active in the Riding Club, youth riding club and coached his sons in baseball. Roger developed a reputation as a horseman. He had people throughout the western states bring him horses to be trained. Roger was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Roger was always there to cheer on his children and grandchildren in all that they did. Roger spent many hours traveling around to watch rodeos, football games and wrestling matches. Roger loved to be around horses and enjoyed teaching his children and grandchildren about horsemanship, hunting and Dutch ovens. Roger always had a good horse to ride. Even as he aged he would still love to saddle up and go for a ride in the flats above Grantsville. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; an older sister Marie; son Rodney and grandson Tyler. Roger is survived by his sweetheart Faye DeLaney; sons Roger Jr. (Shelli) of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Richard, Robert (Jennifer), Bryan (Dani) and David (Katie) of Grantsville; one little princess Sam DeLaney of Tooele, Utah; 28 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sisters Arlene Benson of LaVerkin, Utah, Joann McCosh of Ephraim, Utah, and Ernistine Chad of Mancos, Colorado; brother David Coppinger of Mancos, Colorado, and many other relatives and friends. Roger touched a lot of people’s lives, and was always there to help someone in need. Roger spent his later years enjoying the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, always smiling when they would come to visit. Semper Fi. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at the Grantsville 3rd Ward, 428 S. Hale, Grantsville, Utah. A viewing will be the night prior (Tuesday) from 6-8 p.m. and two hours prior to the service on Wednesday at the same location. Interment will be at Grantsville Cemetery.

Nancy Lucile Smith ascended to her Father in Heaven on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Salt Lake City surrounded by her loving husband, family and friends. Nancy was born in Salt Lake City on April 10, 1949, to Howard G. Smith and Lucile Clayton Smith. Nancy grew up on the avenues in Salt Lake City attending Ensign Elementary School, Bryant Junior High School and West High School, from which she graduated in 1967. She graduated from the University of Utah in 1971 with a B.A. degree in home economics and mathematics. She began teaching at East High School in the fall of 1971, where she remained until she retired in 1999. It was there she met Donald Lee Smith, whom she married in the Salt Lake Temple on Dec. 21, 1973.

Nancy served on the Salt Lake Teacher’s Association Executive Board, as a negotiator for the teachers in the district, and as a faculty representative for East High School. She also worked with her husband as an assistant debate and speech coach, earning the title of Second Diamond Coach Award from the National Forensic League in Ripon, Wisconsin. After her retirement from East High School in 1999, she taught mathematics for 10 years in the Tooele School District.

Her hobbies included reading both fiction and history, sewing, cooking and spinning wool, which she refined from the raw product to wonderful shirts, coats, hats, and ties she made. She also worked energetically with genealogy and LDS Church history, being a direct descendent of the early pioneers in Utah. Nancy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many of the auxiliaries. Two callings which she truly enjoyed was being the Relief Society president in several wards and her current assignment which was teaching the gospel doctrine class. She was active also in politics and has served as secretary for her precinct in Grantsville, Utah.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Smith; brothers H. Clayton Smith (Sandra), James C. Smith (Sue) and Willard C. Smith (Rosemary); sister Florence Myers (Oliver) and many nephews and nieces. A viewing was held at Larkin Mortuary in Salt Lake City, 260 E. South Temple from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2017, and at the Apple Street LDS Chapel (415 W. Apple Street, Grantsville) from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, with funeral services to follow at noon. Interment will be in Salt Lake City Cemetery.

James Grant (Jimmy-John) Thomas passed away suddenly on Feb. 9, 2017. He was born June 14, 1949, to Roy Raymond and Annette Farmer Thomas in Stockton, California, moved to Tooele, Utah, in 1962, and made Utah his home. He graduated with the Tooele High School Class of 1967 and continued to maintain friendships with many of his classmates. Jim worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, was skilled in cabinetry, building maintenance, and had many other vocational skills. Jim was currently employed at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course and was an avid golfer. He was big hearted, loving, thoughtful, kind, and helpful to everyone he met. Jim was blessed with many talents, wrote poetry, was a songwriter, and was dedicated to his music. He played in many bands over his lifetime, had a wonderful voice and shared his love of music with all. Instruments included guitar, Dobro, harmonica, mandolin, drums, banjo and keyboard. Jim is survived by the love of his life, his precious, beloved Peggy Spradling; sisters Donna Braham (Howard) and Karen Marcus (Rand); son Taylor Thomas (Jammie); stepsons, Sheb, Justin and Chance Spradling; daughter Sharon Thomas; grandsons Tyler, Jake, Chance, Anthony, Johnny and Tommy; granddaughters Casey, Destiny and Mercedes; and two great-grandchildren Atakiss and Airelei. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Annette. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 10 at the Moose Lodge, 1100 E. Vine Street, Tooele, Utah, at 2 p.m.