Thelma Gollaher Obituary (1935 - 2019)

Thelma passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 84 on October 28, 2019. Mother was born on June 28, 1935 in Lake Point, Utah to Brigham Dewey Davies and Thelma Leon Hammond with her mother passing away shortly after giving birth. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth LeRoy Gollaher. They began their life together in the Salt Lake Temple 67 years ago. Surviving children; Allen (Elesa), Debra (Mike) Schofield, Kelly (Cathy), John (Stephanie), with 17 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren, half sister Janet (Walt) Parker and half-brother Jerry (Linda). Thelma was born into a family of 6 brothers and 2 sisters and was raised by her father and stepmother Doris Olsen Davies. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and stepmother, Howard (Clarine), Farrel (Gloria), Gilbert (surviving wife Jean), Keith (Pat), Sister Darlene (Max Welcker), son Michael (Clarice). Thelma’s first love and best friend was her husband. She dearly loved her family especially the grandchildren and her church. She served faithfully many years in many positions, sometimes having 4 to 5 callings at the same time for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, one being the pianist at a very tender young age. That love for music led her to increase her talent and she was able to learn the organ from the Tabernacle organist, Roy Darley. She influenced the lives of many people she met whether a friend or stranger. She would strike up a conversation with anyone. She was a great example to all of us throughout our lives by watching her do many acts of unselfish service, showing love and kindness to everyone she met, and by having a strong testimony and love for our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Mother was a darn good cook and homemaker with a flare for making all kinds of candy and goodies like; divinity and panocha pecan rolls especially at Christmas time. Oh, how she loved Christmas! She enjoyed giving out many gifts to others in secret with the help of her “special elves”. Her children dropped the gifts off while she was the getaway driver hoping not to get caught. What fun we all had! We express our love and appreciation to the staff, nurses and aides from Rocky Mountain Care and Hospice in Tooele, for their compassionate, loving care they gave to our mother through these difficult years. We appreciate the kindness and love shown to our mother by Canyon Home Care Staff, especially Sharon. A Viewing will be held Friday, November 1, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint, 1366 East Canyon Road, Lake Point, Utah. Service will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 11:00 AM with a prior visitation being held at 10:00 to 10:45 AM at the same church building. Interment will be at the Lake Point Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thelma Davies Gollaher please visit our Sympathy Store.