Thelma Lang Bryner

Thelma Lang Bryner

OGDEN - Thelma Lang Bryner, 80, peacefully returned home to her Father in Heaven on May 11, 2006 surrounded by loving family. She was born January 26, 1926 in St. George, UT, a daughter of Perry and Myrtle Lang. She had many wonderful memories of growing up in St. George when it was a small town. She graduated from Dixie High School. She attended the Heapes Cosmetology School in Ogden and worked in a salon for a short time after obtaining her state license in 1946.

She married Fay William Bryner on September 22, 1946 in Elko, NV. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple in January of 1948. They shared 57 years together before he died on May 4, 2003.

Thelma suffered with severe rheumatoid arthritis for the last 40 years, but still was able to crochet many afghans for her children and grandchildren and together with Fay made many tied quilts for the grandchildren. She was an excellent cook who knew how to stretch a dollar while always feeding her family well. She loved her family very much and surrounded herself with pictures of them.

She was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She held many positions in the Ogden 54th Ward, serving as Relief Society President for several years as well as working in the Primary and MIA. She was a devoted Visiting Teacher. Fay and Thelma enjoyed working in the Ogden Temple for many years.

She has resided at Emeritus Estates for the past two years where she made many friends and was known for her wonderful smile.

Thelma is survived by her six children: Joe (Pam) Bryner, Mesa, AZ; Paul (Elaine) Bryner, Harrisvile, UT; Cathie Irene, Little America, WY; Laura (Michael) Fowers, Kimberly, ID; Brad (Leisa) Bryner, Washington Terrace, UT; Mark (Teresa) Bryner, Beaverton, OR; by 23 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers and two sisters: George (Carma ) Lang, Grace Huckaby, Joe (Janet) Lang, and Lois (Lynn) Taylor.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters, and a son-in-law, Donald Irene.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
May 14, 2006
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceMyers Mortuary - Ogden
1875 Monroe Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84401
May 15, 2006
11:00 AM
CemeteryWest Warren Cemetery
5544 W. 1400 N.
Warren, UT 84404
May 15, 2006