Thomas Milo Stones

Thomas Milo Stones

OGDEN - Thomas Milo Stones, 77, returned to his Heavenly Father Jan. 30, 2008 surrounded by his family.

Milo was born Feb. 1, 1930 in Cedar City, Utah, son of Daniel Amasa and Leona Jones Stones. Milo's early years were spent in Paragonah, Utah. He grew up learning the meaning of hard work. He enjoyed farm work, hauling hay and gardening. His summers were spent at Paragonah Reservoir fishing and his falls were spent in the mountains of Southern Utah, hunting with his family.

He was an active member of the LDS Church. Milo had many callings; including Bishop, Bishop's Counselor, Young Men's president, High Priest group leader, Scout master, Stake President Councilor and High Council.

He was a graduate of Parowan High School and was in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He married the Love of his Life, Marian Atkinson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 24, 1959.

Between the two of them they had six children; Douglas (Jeanette) Stones, Lori Hayes, Raelene Kammeyer, Dawna (Dan) Shupe, Thomas W (Kristina) Stones; a son, Frank, is deceased. Also surviving are two brothers, his twin Daniel Marlo Stones and James Allen Stones.

Milo retired from Hill Air Force Base in 1990 and began driving a school bus for Laidlaw, which he loved dearly. Milo made many friends where ever he went, he loved to tell stories and his 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren loved to listen. Grandpa's stories will always be remembered but will be dearly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Antone; sister Kathleen and special brother-in-law Carlyle.

Special thanks to a niece Lynda Green and great-nephew Brett, for their loving care, also Hospice of Utah, Lisa, Debbie, Tammy and Holly.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at 2 p.m. at the Rockcliff 1st Ward, 1000 Suncrest Drive. Friends may call at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden on Friday, Feb. 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the church from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Interment, Paragonah Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 10 a.m.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Ogden
100 Monroe Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84404
February 1, 2008
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceRockcliff 1st Ward
1000 Suncrest Drive
Ogden, UT
February 2, 2008
2:00 PM
CemeteryParagonah Cemetery

Paragonah, UT
February 4, 2008
10:00 AM