Wanda Thornton Erspamer

Wanda T. Erspamer Our beautiful, loving wife, mother and grandmother, Wanda Thornton Erspamer, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 30, 2011. Wanda was born June 15, 1925 in Holden, Utah to Squire William and Minnie Bottomfield Thornton, the youngest of eleven children. Wanda married Clarence Clary Erspamer in the Salt Lake Temple on December 20, 1945. Wanda had a heart bigger than the moon. Our dearest Wanda put everyone before herself. She was truly devoted to her family. The biggest smile ever! Survived by her husband, Clary; daughter, Julie (Garth) Samuels, son, Ernie; 7 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter; brother, Wayne Thornton and numerous nieces and nephews. Survivors also include Jane (Bruce) Erspamer and Margaret (Paul) Erspamer, Karen Jollie, Shirley Mustard and Herad Sanders. Preceded in death by 2 loving sons, Bruce and Paul. Special thanks to Alpine Hospice and Home Health Care. May You Rest in Peace! Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 2:00 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road where a viewing will be from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. Occupation:SecretaryOccupation:State of Utah