Blaine Thiriot

Blaine Donald Thiriot was born April 12, 1954 in Salt Lake City to Donald G. Thiriot and Mary Louise (Johnson) Thiriot. After his mothers death he was raised by his dad and mom Helen (Bullock) Thiriot. April 30, 2010 a great husband, Dad, Grandpa and best friend past from our lives. He was married February 27, 1976 to his high school sweetheart and love of his life Paula Jean (Olson) Thiriot.

Blaine was a wonderful dad to his children and his three granddaughters. His greatest accomplishments were achieved in the corporate aircraft world and he had acquired many friends, across the country, over his thirty years. His joys in life were hunting with his son, camping with family and friends, listening to classic rock, watching old westerns with his granddaughters and teaching them of the outdoors, playing the drums, boating, fast cars, and most recently he has become an avid photographer. He always strived for perfection in all of his endeavors. He also enjoyed weekend outings with his wife whether it be taking wildlife pictures or heading our for an adventure. He had a great sense of humor and always made everyone laugh even in the worst of times. We will miss you terribly and be left with a void that can never be filled.

Preceded in death by mother Mary Louise (Johnson) Thiriot and father-in-law David LeRoy Olson. Survived by Jean (Olson) Thiriot, daughter Rory (Kyle Lewis), Ryan Thiriot (Nicole Judd Thiriot), granddaughters Bailey Louise and Hadley Paige Lewis and Alyssa Mary Thiriot, parents Donald and Helen Thiriot, one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 12 noon at the Old Rockport Church (Below the Wanship Dam). Friends and family may call Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Hoytsville cemetery.