John Morton Thatcher beloved Father, Grandfather, and Brother passed away on November 20, 2020 due to Covid-19. He was born in March 6, 1939 to Ruth Morton and Roy William Thatcher the 4th of seven children. He was raised in Salt Lake City and was very close to his Dad who he loved dearly. He attended West High School and served in the Marine Corp. He met the love of his life Gayle Irene Rudy when he was a teenager. After the service he married Gayle they became the parents of 5 children. They purchased a home on Maudine Ave in West Valley City, Utah were they raised their family. Johnny was a very hard worker he was employed by Litho graphics as a printer, he provided well for his growing family sometimes working 16 hour days for weeks at a time. He also understood the importance of recreation, he was always in the possession nice truck, camper and boat. He spent many hours with their young family (and anyone else who wanted to come along) at the many beautiful lakes in Utah. He was always proud as he watched his tan athletic children grow in the sunshine. He loved his children and was especially proud of his sons Brian and Trent who were star athletes in High School. He proudly remarked that he never missed any of their games and was always their #1 supporter. The last few years of his life he was cared for by his loving children in his home and was able to remain there until his death. He is survived by Scott Thatcher, Sandra Thatcher, Wendy (Randy) Butterfield, 13 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his brother Paul Thatcher. He was predeceased by his wife Gayle, Sons Brian and Trent, Granddaughter Danielle Cameron, his parents and 5 of his siblings.
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