Theron Howe Jorgensen Obituary (1930 - 2014)

Theron Howe Jorgensen January 12, 1930 - October 9, 2014 Theron(Spike) Howe Jorgensen passed away peacefully on October 9, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born on January 12, 1930 in Logan, Utah, to Earl and Adola (McBride) Jorgensen. He graduated from Preston High School, in Preston, Idaho. Theron served in the army and was proud of his service to his country. He married Nancy Thornley and together they had four sons and one daughter; they later divorced. He married Barbara L. Ranson on May 10, 1976, in Elko, Nevada. He was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union and during his career he worked for Superior Air and Richards Sheet Metal, retiring in 1989. Spike enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, especially roses, and always had a garden full of great vegetables and fruits. He had the best looking yard in the neighborhood. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating, camping, bowling, and riding his ATV. He taught his children and grandchildren to waterski and the joys of boating. He and his wife enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and seeing new places. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Theron is survived by his wife Barbara L. Jorgensen and sons, Theron Jorgensen, Steve (Sue) Jorgensen, Scott Jorgensen, and Randy (Janice) Jorgensen and one daughter Joi (Larry) Frear. He is also survived by four step-daughters Donnette (Pat) Freeland, DeAnn (Richard) Baily, Carrie (Ron) Short, and Ronda (Robert) Jones and one step-son Ronald Kirk (Pennie) Morgan. He is survived by his sisters Earlene Allen, Gloy Barwick, Verlyn Vandeberg and one brother Sanford Jorgensen. He is also survived by 26 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Lance Jorgensen, and a step-son, Donald Jay Morgan. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 11:00 am at the Roy City Cemetery, 5200 South 2300 West, Roy, Utah. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 am, prior to services, at Myers Roy Mortuary, 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah. The family would like to give a special thanks to Gentiva Hospice for the love and support they gave our family and most importantly Theron. We would especially like to thank Melinda West for her love, patience and guidance. Theron was always kept very comfortable. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.myers-mortuary.com. VisitationMyers Mortuary - Roy 5865 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 October 15, 2014 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Graveside ServiceRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 October 15, 2014 11:00 AM CemeteryRoy City Cemetery 5200 South 2300 West Roy, UT 84067 October 15, 2014 11:00 AM