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Thomas H. DeSpain

22 Feb 1942 – 25 Jan 2025

Birth22 Feb 1942
Death25 Jan 2025
CemeteryWest Jordan City Cemetery
West Jordan , Salt Lake County , Utah , USA
Added byJim McNeely on 29 Jan 2025
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279013128

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Thomas H. DeSpain Obituary 1942 - 2025 West Jordan, UT - Thomas H. DeSpain passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1942, In American Fork, Utah, to John G. DeSpain and Velda (Healey) DeSpain. He graduated from American Fork High School and served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the New England States Mission. Tom married Maureen Taylor in the Logan temple on September 5, 1963; they have two children: Andrew (Wendy) and Myshelle. His other loves were fishing with friends, driving his '57 T-Bird, playing Santa, gold-leafing Moroni statues for LDS temples, and keeping his yard looking amazing. He served in the Army from 1966 to 1972. He graduated from Ricks College and Utah State University and served faithfully in many callings for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Tom had a successful 30+ years career under five Murray City mayors and served as the Water Superintendent, Public Works Operation Manager and the Public Services Deputy Director, as well as many other positions before. His playful teasing and sense of humor were hallmarks of his personality. He is survived by his wife, his children; grandchildren (Amanda (Dennis), Jacob, Brendan, Lex; great grandchildren (Dennis and Grayson); and his siblings (Janet Jensen, Jocyle Elmer, Rhonda Webb, Randall DeSpain, and Layna DeSpain). He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bud and Joel and sister, Karen. An evening viewing will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Camelot Park Ward Building, 7255 South 2200 West, West Jordan, Utah. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00am at the same church with a viewing one hour prior. His internment will be at the West Jordan Cemetery, 7925 South 130 West, West Jordan, Utah following the funeral. Arrangements are made under the direction of Goff Mortuary, 8090 State Street, Midvale, Utah, (801-255-7151). In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the LDS Humanitarian Services. To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store. Published by Deseret News from Jan. 28 to Feb. 6, 2025.

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