Lynn Thomas Wride - Walker Funeral Home

Lynn Thomas Wride, the Rock of our family, our Father, Grandfather, and Eternal companion to our Mom was called home on December 11^th at the age of 84.

We are saddened as a family that such a kind and giving soul, who gave so much of himself to others, has left this earth; but we know and are comforted that we will see him again.

Lynn Thomas Wride was born on June 4^th, 1936 in Telegraph, Utah, located at the top of Bingham Canyon, to Francis (Frank) and Wilma Elmer Wride.

Lynn moved to Benjamin Utah when he was one year old and lived there until he was 18, growing up and working on the family farm.

He attended Spanish Fork High School where he played on the basketball team, the football team and the fast pitch softball team in Benjamin. He was an excellent student. He graduated from Spanish Fork high school and went on to attend Brigham Young University with an emphasis in business management.

He served a Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to The Southwest Indian Mission, which encompassed the area of the 4 corners. He touched many lives and was instrumental in helping many people come unto Christ.

His plan when he returned home from serving his mission was to play basketball and football for Snow College where he played football, but he left the basketball team to enlist in the Army. He began active-duty training on Dec. 8^th, 1958. He was proud to serve his country and his love for this country was third only to his love of his Family and His God and the Gospel he held so dear to his heart.

He married his sweetheart, Lorraine Maestas Wride on November, 26^th, 1960 in the Los Angeles Temple. They shared a wonderful marriage of 60 years, during which they raised their six children and many foster children. They built a home in West Mountain, where they raised their family on 10 acres of land. This was his pride and joy as he loved to farm. He was able to have and ride horses, which Lynn was very passionate about. He really enjoyed residing on the West Mountain and the people he was surrounded by there. West Mountain was home to him.

Lynn worked for BYU and Jones Paint and Glass, and then later in 1977, He started and operated Wride’s Glass Company located at 825 W Utah Avenue, in Payson, serving the community for many years with the help of all his children and his wife.

Lynn loved the Lord and loved the Gospel of Jesus Christ with all of his heart. His testimony has touched so many through the years. He has served in many capacities throughout the years. He was a Bishop twice, a counselor in the Bishopric twice, served on the High Council, and served as a Branch President at the MTC. He also loved serving 9 years as a temple worker, and served two full-time missions. The second one to the Canary Islands, in Spain with his loving wife. He truly was happy in the service of God.

Our Dad lived an amazing 84 years of life. Everything he did, he did at 110%. To know him, was to love him. He touched many lives with his kindness and genuine caring for everyone he met. He had an amazing ability to make you feel like you were his favorite. He always showed us the example of what true integrity is. A promise made, was a promise kept with him. He was such a great example of Christlike love to everyone around him.

He loved his wife, and all of his family fiercely. He loved his Heavenly Father and his Elder brother Jesus Christ and that was evident through the way he lived his life.

He is loved and will be missed by many.

We look forward to the day that we will see him again. For now, the great example and legacy he instilled in those around him will live on through his children and grandchildren.

WE LOVE YOU DAD!!

Lynn is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Wanda Nielson, and Afton Sheffield and one brother, Neldon Wride.

He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Wride, and his children, Sherilynn (Pete) Wisnom , Lance (Tewa) Wride, Trent (Amber) Wride, Shelley (Rod) Heaton, Shawn (Alesha) Wride, and Troy (Sheryl) Wride. 36 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two sisters, Elaine Schramm Wilson, and Margene (Wayne) Snow.

He leaves behind his great legacy, his example and his testimony that has been ingrained in each of us.

A viewing will be held on Friday, December 18^th, 2020 from 6-8 pm at Walker Funeral Home, 587 South 100 West, Payson. There will also be a viewing from 9:30-10:30 am for Family and close friends on Saturday, December 19^th, 2020 followed by his Memorial Service at 11:00 am both held in the West Mountain Church, 5237 West 10400 South, Payson where he served in the Bishopric for so many years. (3 miles west on Utah Avenue) Interment will be at the Payson City Cemetery, 400 North 800 East, Payson.

With the COVID concerns there will also be a live stream link that will be provided on the Walker Funeral Home website for those who wish to join us at this celebration of his life. We are well aware of how dangerous this virus is to some people. Because we already lost Dad to this ugly virus, for those of you that would like to honor Dad in person, let’s be diligent in following the Covid guidelines whenever there is a gathering, and be diligent in doing these so that we can keep it from spreading as we meet to honor him. Please social distance where possible and know that masks will be required.

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Judy Spencer says

December 14, 2020 at 5:01 pm

My husband Lamon knew and worked with Lynn at Jones Paint & Glass all those many years ago.
I always heard him speak of Lynn with the greatest respect.
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family at this most difficult time.
God Bless

Randy Christensen says

December 15, 2020 at 1:20 am

This saddens me to my core. I loved Lynn. He was such an example to me working at the Payson Temple. He was such a stalwart there. I will miss him greatly. My deepest condolences to all of those that knew and loved Lynn.

Paul & Lona Rindlisbacher says

December 15, 2020 at 6:53 am

MEMORY

For those we love remain with us,
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one’s gone.

Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They’ll live on in the heart. Anon.

With heart-felt gratitude we all should thank our loving Heavenly Father for His gift and blessing of memory; a gift which neither death nor time can destroy, for memory is eternal and nothing is lost in the eternal sense. Kind words, thoughts, deeds and experiences have been woven into the very fibers of other’s lives because of this special man. With the blessing of memory we can retain or recall, throughout the eternities of time, the remembrances of life which are forever stored in our minds and hearts as sweet gifts to unwrap, open, and enjoy when needed…especially when times may be difficult.
The most impressive and enduring epitaph a man can create is not inscribed on parchment nor engraved in stone, but rather, that which the impact and influence of his life has etched upon the minds and hearts of his friends, family, and those he has served.

Stanford & Melanee Sainsbury says

December 16, 2020 at 8:24 pm

Our heartfelt love and condolences to Lorraine and all the Wride family! Lynn Wride was a dear friend and such a good neighbor. He was a kind man, always willing to help, and we knew he truly cared. When we moved to West Mountain 30 years ago he and Lorraine were welcoming and so helpful as we learned how to farm. He was always so cheerful, optimistic, and fun to visit with. He lived the gospel of Jesus Christ and was such a good example to us and to our children. We are better for having known him. We love and admire his beautiful family. We will miss Lynn.

Stanford and Melanee Sainsbury says

December 16, 2020 at 9:37 pm

Our love and condolences go out to Lorraine and to all the Wride family. Lynn was a kind man and a good neighbor. From the time we moved to West Mountain 30 years ago Lynn and Lorraine were very welcoming and helpful to us as we were a young family learning to farm and raising our children. Lynn is a good and kind man, a true disciple of Christ. Always cheerful, optimistic, insightful, caring, and fun to visit with. He has been a great example to us and to our children. We will miss him. Our community will miss him. We are better people for having known Lynn. Our love and prayers are with your family as you move forward!

Janet Vest says

December 19, 2020 at 3:08 pm

I didn’t know Lynn, but I believe my husband Chris Vest did. We were in the same ward with Alesha and Shawn for many years. It wasn’t too long ago we met in the grocery store and talked about all craziness COVID had brought into our lives. My heart goes out to you and your family at this time. Chris is currently fighting that battle in the ICU at Utah Valley. It’s a hard journey and just wanted to express my sincere love to you at this time.

Terry & Linda Chapman says

December 19, 2020 at 7:48 pm

This man was big in our life. We were newlyweds, just arrived in Provo to attend BYU in the fall of 1962. We found an apartment in the Provo 6th Ward. And Lynn and Lorraine found us. They were among the first of those dear members of the 6th Ward to welcome us and make us part of their lives. Lynn was so genuine, so good and kind. So much fun to visit and talk with. So sincerely interested in our welfare. He and Lorraine invited us into their home many a time. As “starving students” they knew a good meal was a blessing which they bestowed on us frequently. Lynn was a most exemplary Latter day Saint, strong without pretense, kind, fun loving, sensitive and thoughtful. Just a great person to be around. You knew he cared about you. Just one of the Lord’s true servants. We loved him and Lorraine and his sister Margene and her husband, Wayne Snow. So good and kind to us while we were there those few brief years. We shall always treasure our association with this good man and his family.

Terry & Linda says

December 19, 2020 at 8:29 pm

How we enjoyed the funeral of Lynn. My husband just posted above……but I would like to add….Lorraine planned a baby shower for me, I went into labor and missed it!! We rented from the Wrides and lived in the basement under Wayne and Margene when our firstborn came. Memories…….so may fill our hearts because of these dear people. We would so love a funeral program if any are left. 1526 W. 7th street South Snowflake, AZ 85937 THANK YOU T
ERRY AND LINDA CHAPMAN

Jerry and Heidy Chatwin says

December 20, 2020 at 9:40 am

Our deepest condolences to the Wride family. I was pleased to work with Lynn and Lorraine on the band program at Payson High, and had the pleasure of working with several of the kids in the band as well. Lynn was a great friend, and often crossed the street from his home to help me work on mine. Thank Heaven for the Gospel and the Plan of Salvation. What comfort would we have without them.
Our very best to Lorraine and the kids.

Lynn Thomas Wride June 4, 1936 - December 11, 2020

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