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In Loving Memory Of
Samuel Thackeray
January 11, 1939—June 3, 2019
Life & Legacy
Samuel Ray Thackeray, 80, passed away peacefully in his home at Morgan, UT, June 3rd, 2019 from kidney failure. He was beloved by all who new him.
Sam was born January 11, 1939 in Ogden, Utah. He was the youngest of seven children born to Horace E. Thackeray and Margaret Dell Burnett. He graduated from Morgan High School, Morgan Utah in 1957. He enjoyed playing high school basketball and football. He continued his love for the sports all his life. Sam attended Weber State for a year then he served a 30-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Auckland, New Zealand. Later in life, he served two more missions with his wife; one in the Ogden Utah Temple and the second in the Cincinnati, Ohio mission. Sam married his high school sweetheart JoAnne Francis, August 28, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Scott Valley, California to join his brothers in the family ranching business. Sam and JoAnne raised their ten children on the ranch where they taught them to work hard and love the land. His greatest joy was teaching his children to cherish each other and live a Christ like life. They moved back to Morgan in 1997 where he continued to ranch, serve in his church, and be an influence for good. He was known for his white cowboy hat and big heart.
He is preceded in death by his son Thomas and 4 siblings Roy, George, Bill and Reneé. Sam is survived by his wife JoAnne and 9 children, Todd (Lorillee), Skull Valley, Utah; Royal, Morgan, UT; AnnaMarie Whitlock (Boyd), Ten Sleep, WY; Samuel (Jennifer), Etna, CA; David (Jodi), Pendleton, OR; Joseph (Mindee), Skull Valley, UT; Emily Watt (Guy), Morgan, UT; Annie (Thomas’s wife), Skull Valley, UT; Andrew (Tara), Kanab, UT; Robert (Heidi), Morgan, UT; 47 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 siblings Ralph (NaTél ) and Ramona Dickson (Paul).
Funeral services will be held June 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Field Street Church located 240 Field Street, Morgan, Utah. There will be viewing prior to the services starting at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at the Croydon Cemetery.
Sam was born January 11, 1939 in Ogden, Utah. He was the youngest of seven children born to Horace E. Thackeray and Margaret Dell Burnett. He graduated from Morgan High School, Morgan Utah in 1957. He enjoyed playing high school basketball and football. He continued his love for the sports all his life. Sam attended Weber State for a year then he served a 30-month mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Auckland, New Zealand. Later in life, he served two more missions with his wife; one in the Ogden Utah Temple and the second in the Cincinnati, Ohio mission. Sam married his high school sweetheart JoAnne Francis, August 28, 1961, in the Salt Lake Temple. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Scott Valley, California to join his brothers in the family ranching business. Sam and JoAnne raised their ten children on the ranch where they taught them to work hard and love the land. His greatest joy was teaching his children to cherish each other and live a Christ like life. They moved back to Morgan in 1997 where he continued to ranch, serve in his church, and be an influence for good. He was known for his white cowboy hat and big heart.
He is preceded in death by his son Thomas and 4 siblings Roy, George, Bill and Reneé. Sam is survived by his wife JoAnne and 9 children, Todd (Lorillee), Skull Valley, Utah; Royal, Morgan, UT; AnnaMarie Whitlock (Boyd), Ten Sleep, WY; Samuel (Jennifer), Etna, CA; David (Jodi), Pendleton, OR; Joseph (Mindee), Skull Valley, UT; Emily Watt (Guy), Morgan, UT; Annie (Thomas’s wife), Skull Valley, UT; Andrew (Tara), Kanab, UT; Robert (Heidi), Morgan, UT; 47 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 2 siblings Ralph (NaTél ) and Ramona Dickson (Paul).
Funeral services will be held June 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Field Street Church located 240 Field Street, Morgan, Utah. There will be viewing prior to the services starting at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at the Croydon Cemetery.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
James
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May our Heavenly Father Jehovah strengthen you with His promise to swallow up death forever and soon end all our suffering. (Rev. 21:3-5; Isa. 25:8) May His promises also comfort you during this difficult time.
Jun 12, 2019
Karin and Steve Page
Dear Sister Thackeray,You and your dear husband are so loved here in Lawrenceburg. May you feel the arms of your Heavenly Father envelope you during this difficult time. All our love to you and your family. Karin and Steve Page
Jun 11, 2019
Anonymous
Dear Thackery Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Love,
Allyson and Wayne Whitlock
Jun 10, 2019
Ralph Francis
It was my privilege to attend all 12 grades of school with Sam and JoAnne. Lots of good memories which I will always treasure and pray the comforter will be with JoAnne and her family. I have always been grateful that they now live in my childhood home. My love and condolences go with you. You will always have a special place in my heart as a good cousin and friend .
Jun 9, 2019
Dave and Debbie Pike
Our prayers and thoughts are with your family at the passing of Sam. He was a great man.
Jun 9, 2019
David Dickson
Sam was in high school one of those athletes, who strove to be in a winning mode always, determined to assist the other team members in scoring points to win once and for all the game. He and his wife were wonderful hosts to my wife and me when we visited them in Etna, California, also when we were in Morgan. His wife, one of the young women I dated in high school, for she was a terrific dancer and conversationalist, loved Sam so deeply and truly, always supportive of him in his life and during his illness. God bless and be with her and their family members that they may forever hold sacred their memory of a truly deserving man of faith and loyalty. My wife joins me in prayer and thoughts of sympathy to all the family members. I am sorry we will be unable to attend his funeral.
Jun 9, 2019
Mike and Lynne Bryan
We have such fond memories of Sam and the time he lived here in Scott Valley. He was a kind, hard working man who was always a pleasure to be with. Our sincere condolences to Joanne and all the family, especially Todd and AnnMarie, who were classmates of our son Scott, and daughter Shannon.
Jun 8, 2019
Barbra Downard
We will never forget the unbelievable influence you two had on the Lawrenceburg Ward. Elder Thackeray will always be remembered for his service and kindness to many. With love Elder and Sister Downard
Jun 7, 2019
Sherry Glendenning
Prayers, So sorry for your loss.
Jun 7, 2019