Stephen Wilford Thomas

Centerville, Utah a€" Stephen Wilford Thomas passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from cancer and heart failure.

He was born April 28, 1945, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Wilford and Aneesa Thomas. He grew up in Salt Lake City, South Ogden, and Roy, Utah, and also lived four years in Chatteroux, France. He married Sharene Cottrell August 10, 1972 in the Salt Lake Temple. They raised two children in Centerville, Utah where they lived since 1978.

He graduated from Weber High School and then Weber State University with degrees in Marketing and Photography. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Paris, France. Stephen loved his neighborhood and ward members. He enjoyed the strong bonds he developed in many church positions with exceptional people.

Hobbies and interests included golfing, traveling, photography, and family history, but his first love was his family. His travels included frequent visits to New York and Arizona to visit his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed documenting his travels in photographs; his unique ability to capture a moment created lasting memories his family will cherish. He could often be found on the golf course with family or friends.

Survivors include his wife, Sharene, of 39 years; two children, Angelique (Trevor) Jones and Scott (MaryLynn) Thomas; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his mother, Aneesa Thomas, and sister Patricia Nicholls. Preceded in death by his father Wilford Thomas, Jr.

He will miss watching his precious grandchildren, Jarret, Sabrina, Kimball, Brixon, and Zoe grow up, but he hopes to be a ministering angel watching and helping them as they grow.

The family thanks his oncologist, Dr. Jason Stinnett, the oncology staff, and Vista Care Hospice medical team.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at the Centerville Canyon View Stake Center, 2110 North Main. Friends may visit family Tuesday from 6-8 pm at Lindquist''s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. and Wed. from 9:30a€"10:30 am at the church prior to services. Interment Centerville City Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.lindquistmortuary.com