Thomas M. Constance

Age: 95

Our beloved father and grandfather was loved and respected by all who knew him for his kindness and care of others. He blessed many lives and leaves a wonderful legacy of faith.

Passed away on February 15, 2011 in Salt Lake City, Utah

He was born on March 1, 1915 in Mansfield, Ohio to John D. and Jessie S.

Constance

He graduated from Nyack College in 1939

He married Nellie E. (Adams) Constance on August 4, 1940 in New Castle, PA

He established six churches in Utah and served as a minister with the Christian & Missionary Alliance for 25 years. He was president of the Utah Ministerial Association. Along with his wife, opened Intermountain Bookstore in which they were the owners/managers until 1996. The couple also founded and directed Explorer’s Bible Study with headquarters in Nashville, TN

Surviving Relatives:

Children: Connie (Jeff) Silliman; Patricia (Bruce) Russell, Salt Lake City, Utah; John (Judy) Constance, Eugene, Oregon; Thomas Constance Jr. (Wynona), Dickson, TN.

Nine grandchildren and nine great-children

Preceded in death by: Nellie, his wife of 68 years; parents (John & Jessie); sisters, Helen, Martha and four brothers (George, Bill, Dave, and Edwin).

Services will be held on Monday, February 21st at 11:00 am. at Discovery Christian Church (Alliance), 5929 S. 900 E., where friends may call one hour prior to service.

Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery 1342 East 500 South. Online Condolences may be shared with the family at www.evans-earlymortuary.com.

Memorial funds have been established for Mr. Constance at Explorer’s Bible Study: PO Box 425 Dickson, TN 37056.

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