With love from Ann

"Dear Phil;
You were always Phillip to me, but Aaron told me I couldn’t call you Phillip anymore because you were all grown up. I didn’t get that. We loved that you could spend time at our house growing up. We wished we could have kept you for our own. When your family talked about moving, it tore me up. I couldn’t stand the thought of not seeing you every day. I shouldn’t have indulged your sweet tooth, but you got so excited when I bought Little Debbies or made zucchini brownies. I paid you slave wages to mow our lawn and other chores. You always jumped at the chance, and thrived at working hard. Obstacles like hay fever didn’t slow you down. I’m glad that you were such a good friend to B.J. over all those years growing up. I think you were good for each other. I didn’t realize you were still such a part of my heart until I lost you. I will always love you and miss you. Love, Honorary Mom, Ann"

Thanks

Thank you so much to all the people that came to our services for Phillip today. We are overwhelmed with the love shown for him and our family. Thank you for sharing your stories of Phil with us, for helping us prepare for all of this, and for being there for us at this difficult time.

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Phillip Edward Thayer

Phillip Edward Thayer

3-3-80 to 8-30-11

Phil passed away in his sleep on 30 August 2011 in Idaho. He was born on 3 Mar 1980 in Pocatello, Idaho. He was adopted when he was one by Lea and Charles Thayer. He was raised in Sandy, Utah with his parents and seven siblings.

         Phillip was married to Stephanie Grundell on 17 June 2005 (divorced). His pride and joy, Xander was born on 22 November 2008. Xander was Phillip’s mini-me and his heart and soul.

         Phillip was a skilled mechanic and enjoyed barbecuing, fishing, smoking turkeys, and his rottweilers, Diablo and Cyrus. And of course, spending time with family and friends.

          He is survived by his son, Xander (and Stephanie). His parents, Lea Harding (Kent) and Charles Thayer, and Gabrielle Rollins (Jonathan). His many siblings: Heather Katsilas, Rachel Miller, Sharlene Fisher, Calvin Thayer, Casey Thayer, LeeAnna Thayer, Kolby Harding, Dominee Hall, Sascha Steadman, Jordan Steadman, and Clay Krumenacker. Also many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and his grandmother, Lee Patten (Sid), and countless friends. He also leaves behind his girlfriend, Rebecca and her children: Nate, Caleb, Sam, Dominik, and Kimbriana. He was preceded in death by his Grandpa Mac (Karleton McCutchen). 

         Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 6^th at 11:00 am at the LDS church on 390 E. Village Blvd in Stansbury, Utah. There will be a viewing prior to services, from 9:30-10:30 for family and friends. Interment at Tooele Cemetery immediately following services.  His final resting place will be near his Grandpa.

          In lieu of flowers, monetary contributions to cover costs are appreciated. An account has been set up at Zions Bank in his name to help cover costs and also to benefit his 2 year old son, Xander.

Son, Brother, Father

Lil brother, how do we say good bye when we were just saying hello again. I love you so much and miss the days you would come to my house and hang out for hours. Dylan, Cole & Gabe looked up to you so much. We all loved listening to you play the guitar and you were so talented. I loved that you would work with Jason on cars until all hours of the night. I remember when I was about 13 or 14 and I had the chicken pox. You drew me a picture of a bumble bee/lion and didn't leave my side. You made sure that I was okay. You had such a big heart and so much love to give. I love you and will miss you so much. You left us too soon. Hug grandpa for me. See you on the other side Phil . ♥ Love your big sister ♥