In Memory of MOM

Gloria E Ewell Thomas 'Loving Mother'

Gloria, 72, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on August 7th, 2008. She was born on May 3rd, 1936 to William Thomas Ewell and Hattie Edwards. She was raised by her Aunt Margaret and Uncle Clyde Smith. Gloria married Merlin LeRoy Thomas in 1955 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. They later divorced. Gloria loved painting , crocheting, fishing, camping, autumn leaves BYU athletics and the Utah Jazz basketball. She was an extraordinary crocheter; every Christmas and Easter she made dolls and/or toys for ALL of her children and grandchildren. Most of all she loved spending time with her children, her 43 (+ 1 soon-to-arrive) grandbabies and her five great-grandbabies. Her greatest achievement was setting an example of faith, service and love for her posterity. She was a devoted member of the LDS church. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Patricia and one daughter-in-law, Barbara. She is survived by her children Elden (Linda) of W. Jordan, Vickie (Dorain) of Kearns, Kim (Rochelle) of Bluffdale, Kerry (Irene) of Far West, UT, Merlin (Adrianne) of W Jordan, Jayme (Sabine) of San Jose, CA, David (Tara) of W Jordan, Jerrod (Angela) of Kearns.

We love you, we will miss you, but we will see you for the Eternities.