Ruth Ann Denny Thorne

Ruth Ann Denny Thorne

SYRACUSE, UTAH a€" Ruth Ann Denny Thorne, 67, passed from this life on Saturday, June 19, 2010, after a valiant 8 year battle with cancer. She returned home surrounded by her loving husband and children.

Ruth was born March 15, 1943 in Salt Lake City to Albert and Anna Denny. Being the youngest and only girl, she was adored by her parents and brothers. She graduated from Davis High School class of 1961 and was always proud to be a Dart. Ruth met the love of her life while attending BYU. Lynn and Ruth were married May 25, 1962 in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they shared 48 years of love, children, traveling and serving in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

While raising a family of seven, Ruth obtained both her Bachelor''s and Master''s degree in education. She loved her years as a 3rd grade teacher and counselor. Ruth loved music. She served faithfully as a ward and stake organist for 54 years. She also experienced great fulfillment in helping others find their love for music by teaching piano and organ lessons for many years. Ruth also served in the Relief Society, Primary and Young Women''s Presidencies, was a committed visiting teacher and helped many young men achieve their Eagle in the scouting program. Lynn and Ruth served a full-time mission in Alabama and went on to serve 3 missions in the Church History Center in Salt Lake City.

Ruth enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting and family camping trips to Marsh Lake. Her family and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were the most important things in her life. Ruth taught her children to do for themselves and to continually be looking to do for others. Ruth bore her deep testimony of the Savior through her actions right up until the end of her life.

Ruth is survived by her husband, Lynn, their children and spouses; Tammy (Travis) Heslop, Vicki (Brock) Hill, Scott (Shelly) Thorne, Lynda (Kelly) Cline, Ryan (Andra) Thorne, Kristie (Wayne) Taylor and Steven (Natalie) Thorne. She is also survived by a brother, Edgar Denny, 32 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren on the way. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Howard Denny and two granddaughters, Lisa Marie Eames and Anna Ruth Thorne.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:30 a.m. at the Syracuse 7th Ward, 1625 So. 1100 W. Friends may visit family on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist''s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Saturday 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at the church. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery.

The family wishes to express heartfelt gratitude to Hospice for Utah, especially Jackie, Brooke and Dr. Holland. Also thank you to Dr. Flanders and Dr. Klein.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to Hospice for Utah.