Yvonne Thurman
November 26, 1926 — June 24, 2010
Yvonne Roberts Sanderson Thurman returned home Thursday, June 24, 2010 in Morgan, Utah.
She was born November 26, 1926 to Gladys and Everal Roberts in Etna, Star Valley, Wyoming. She married C. Reid Sanderson in the Salt Lake Temple on May 16, 1945. They worked very hard on the farm in Etna, Wyoming, then later moved to Jackson Hole where she enjoyed working at the Ranch Shops. They raised 4 children. Seven years after her husband's death in November 1993, she married Byron Thurman in March 1999 and they lived in South Jordan, Utah.
Yvonne loved to sing and be a chorister, and particularly enjoyed leading church ward choirs. There was always a delicious meal ready on her table for any and all who came to visit. She has always been active in the church and served 3 missions: the first with her husband Reid in Las Vegas, Nevada; the second in Seattle, Washington; and the third with her husband Byron in Washington, D.C.
Her beautiful singing voice, love for the Gospel, and value of family will always be remembered. We will miss your grandma kisses and Angel Food Cake!
Yvonne is survived by her husband Byron Thurman; her children: Russell Reid (Linae) Sanderson of Riverton, Utah; Lynn Roberts (Marilynne) Sanderson of West Valley, Utah; Yvonne Marie Heiner (Mark) of Morgan, Utah; and Charles Roberts (Janice) Sanderson of Riverton, Utah; 18 grandchildren; and 44 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brothers Wright (Gretel) and Ted (Dixie) Roberts; her sisters Lawanna Smith and Valynn (Melvin) Beasley; and sisters-in-law, Elaine Roberts and Eva Roberts.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 12 noon in the South Jordan LDS Church located at 10194 S. 1050 W. A viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to the services.
There will also be a viewing held at Schwab Mortuary, 44 E 4th Ave. Afton Wyo., Thursday, July 1, 2010 from 7-9 p.m. Graveside service will be held Friday, July 2, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Etna Cemetery.
Interment will be held at the Etna Cemetery, Star Valley, Wyoming.