Glen Thomas

Glen Albert Thomas, age 93, passed away peacefully, in his home, on April 13th, 2023.

He was born the eldest of two children on July 28th 1929, in Leland, Utah, to Albert Wylie Thomas and Jennie Mae Olsen. His sister, Dolores Thomas Cook, preceded him in death.

He attended Spanish Fork High School where he excelled in track as a state champion in the mile run. He was proud of his typing skills and won a typing competition. He loved to dance and attended all the proms and dances. He was also a member of the FFA for 3 years and won multiple awards for his purebred show hogs and baby beef. He held several part-time jobs and worked on the farm while attending High School.

After High School he attended BYU as a freshman then transferred to the University of Utah to pursue his pharmacy degree. During Christmas break he was working at City Drug in Provo, where he met and fell in love with Dorothy Richards. They were later married on September 20th, 1950 in the Salt Lake City Temple. He completed his degree in the spring of 1951 and enlisted in the Air Force at Fort Douglas, Utah. A short 8 weeks later he received orders to go to San Antonio, Texas for basic training. After basic training, he returned to Utah to meet Dorothy and together they drove to Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Oklahoma. He was in charge of the pharmacy at the Base Hospital for 4 years. He received an honorable discharge in June, 1955 and returned to Utah. He went back to work at City Drug in Provo, Utah (at the corner of University and Center Street). He later became a co-owner with his partner, Henry Gardner. For some time they co-owned and operated the City Drugs in Spanish Fork and Provo. He and his partner later closed City Drug and Glen finished his career as a pharmacist with Smith’s Food and Drug. He retired at the “young” age of 78. When asked what he liked most about being a pharmacist, he said,”helping people”. That was evident by the joy he felt every day counseling with customers in the drug store.

Having been born and raised during the great depression, he learned the value of hard work and saving from a young age. Between the farm and pharmacies, he often worked 14 hour days 6 days a week. It was important to him to provide a good life for his wife and children whom he loved very much. Glen also loved serving the community and did so for several years, including serving as President of the Provo Jaycees and the Provo Chamber of Commerce.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served in many positions including Elder’s Quorum President, Sunday School Superintendent, High Priest Group Leader, and Ward Clerk.

The family wishes to express gratitude to Valeo Home Health and Hospice for the care and comfort they provided to Glen during the last week of his life.

He is survived by his sons - Barry Thomas (Catherine) of Provo, UT; Kevin Thomas (Laurica) of Lindon, UT; Greg Thomas of Leland, UT; and daughter Stacey Thomas-Ralphs (Robin) of Bluffdale, UT; 21 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held on April 25th at 11am, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2000 North 1500 East, Provo, Utah. A viewing will be held that morning from 9:30am to 10:45am at the same location.