THORAL RASMUSSEN

 

Thoral Leon Rasmussen 1931 ~ 2010 Thoral Leon Rasmussen (Tobe and T-Ras) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family members on June 7, 2010. He was born on February 23, 1931 in Cedar City, Utah to Clarence Arthur and Alice J. Henrichsen Rasmussen. He was raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He married Carol Coates on December 7, 1950 in Pleasant Grove. On February 19, 1952 their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. During the early years, he worked in construction, was a partner in Rasmussen Heating and Ventilating with his brothers, and at Geneva Steel. After attending Provo Trade Tech he began his career with IBM which lasted 31 years. Thoral was an active member in the L.D.S. Church. He served many years in the scouting program which he loved and had a positive influence on many young men. He served in the Bishopric, Elders Quorum, and many years at the Jordan River Temple. Survived by his loving wife, Carol; one son and two daughters, Gary (Pam) Rasmussen, Gail (Mike) Sylvester and DeAnn Rasmussen; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grand-children; two sisters, Barbara (Melvin) Jex and Alene Fugal. The family wishes to thank Love Health and Hospice for their loving care over the past year. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2010, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 West 4100 South. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Jordan North 2nd Ward Chapel, 4270 South Falcon Street, with a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment: Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family @valleyviewfuneral.com