Theo Mark Rayner

1933 ~ 2019

Theo Mark Rayner passed away on September 20, 2019. Born to Samuel James Rayner and Edith May Rayner in Cape Town, South Africa on October 13, 1933. Theo\s first wife, Denise Margaret Osborne preceded him in death as well as three of his children, Douglas, Beth and John.

He met and married his second wife, Eleanor Ingrid Nelson on December 6, 1979. Together they were the parents of 12 children, Debbie, Karen, Douglas, Bruce, Cathy-Anne, Craig, Beth, Jenny, Pam, Corene, John and Curtis, 62 grandchildren, 67 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

He was a self-taught woodworker and made countless pieces of furniture for his sweet wife and family. He had a great love for birds and was a very gifted pianist and prankster.

He worked as an international insurance broker for many years then returned to Draper, Utah.

His funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 10:00 am at the Steeple Chase Chapel, 1750 Aintree Ave, Draper, Utah. Internment to follow at Teton Cemetery, Teton, Idaho.