July 25, 1949 – March 31, 2021
Our sweet mother, wife and friend Jill Rene’e Thayn was with her family as she moved on to the next step in her eternal journey on March 31, 2021.
Jill was born on July 25, 1949 to Roy and Norine Parker in Ogden, Utah. She attended and graduated from Bonneville High School and attended Weber State College. Jill later met a handsome young man named Dennis on a lonely ward in Murray, Utah. She later married this man on May 1, 1976 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Jill then became the wonderful mother of two very happy children, Charity and James, and much later the wonderful grandmother of two grandchildren.
Jill was a loving wife and mother who always worked hard to make her home a home where you felt safe and loved, no matter who you were. To help with this, Jill also made sure a cookie or treat was around when you needed it. She was always there to greet her children coming home from school. Their day wasn’t complete until they heard her voice.
Jill also loved the holidays, especially the Christmas season. If Jill lived in West Jordan, she made that time special by decorating the front windows of her home with large murals that everyone in the neighborhood could see and enjoy. Jill also used her expert baked goods decorating skills and involved her children in the process by baking and decorating Christmas cookies – a favorite memory of their children and future grandchildren.
Jill was a devoted member of Latter-day Saints Jesus Christ and had a deep testimony of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Many opportunities to serve arose from their membership. She has had the great privilege of serving in many positions in Relief Society, elementary school, and even Boy Scouts. She put her whole self into each of her callings, making everyone feel special and loved.
Jill will be missed dearly by all of her family and friends. Jill is survived by her husband C Dennis Thayn; Daughter, Charity Thayn; Son James Thayn; Daughter-in-law Lori Thayn; Grandchildren, Ashton and Gavin Thayn; Brothers Jeff and Kelly Parker; Sister-in-law Ylvia and Wendy Parker. Jill was preceded in death by her mother Norine Parker and her father Roy Parker;
Jill’s funeral takes place at the Metcalf Mortuary in St. George, Utah.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. with a tour from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Metcalf Mortuary, 288 West St. George Boulevard, St. George, Utah. The funeral will take place at Tonaquint Cemetery, 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George, Utah.
Arrangements Entrusted to the Care of Metcalf Mortuary, 435-673-4221. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com full obituary and burial lists for condolences.
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