Sunday, October 25, 2015
We first met Byron Thurman 35 years ago. My husband was inactive but young missionaries found us and that was the beginning of a long and beautiful friendship for which I am eternally grateful. For ten years Bishop Thurman and Gayle and or counselors faithfully visited us on Sunday bringing a pie, cake, cookies, or vegetables from their garden. There were always much loved conversations about Montana, Wyoming, mountain men, horses, sports, gardening, and church activities. We were always invited to activities we grew to love so much that in 1994 we were baptized and later sealed in the LA Temple. We continued our friendship after Byron moved to Utah with visits to his home including tours of his beloved garden. We are who we are today as a family because of his kindness, love, and the joy he found in a life of service. He was a blessing in our lives and I am grateful for the cherished memories. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. Fondly remembered, Judy, Brandon, and Jenny McClintock
