Thomas Boyd Mace

1933 ~ 2020

Tom passed away peacefully at home on March 30, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 15, 1933 in Sandy, Utah to Thomas Harold Mace and Fernie Anne Price. Tom Married Darlene Thomson on December 22, 1957 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Tom lived in Sandy Utah all his life. He had 4 sisters and 9 brothers. He served in the US Army for 2 years and was stationed in Germany. He married Darlene in 1957 they were married 62 years. Tom and Darlene did everything together, Camping, Fishing, Hunting. Darlene even helped him in the taxidermy business. If you seen one of them you usually seen the other. He was a devoted loving husband.

He had 2 daughters Lori and Joanna, who thought he hung the moon.

He worked at Kennecott Copper for over 30 years where he met some great guys who became special long life friends. He almost lost his life at work while riding in a truck that was hit by a train. He could not return to work and retired early.

He was also a taxidermist for many years, Lori and Joanna were right there with lots of questions and getting in his way, thinking they were such great help. Tom had all the patience in the world with his girls He let them think he couldn't do it without them.

After retiring Tom and Darlene would spend their winters in Arizona.

Tom was a great story teller he told the best stories, always had a story to tell. His grandkids and hunting and fishing companions loved to listen to them.

As much as he loved his family he loved hunting and fishing, he couldn't get enough. He loved the outdoors from the time he was a young boy he hunted and fished every time he had a chance. His favorite was duck and goose hunting. Tom and his brother Rusty had an air boat they named it Wild Goose. Let me tell you there were lots of stories to be told from those hunting trips. His favorite hunting and fishing companions besides Darlene was his brother Rusty, nephews Ron and Cary, son-in-law Lance and grandson Cole. Tom left them with many special memories.

He loved his grandkids and great grandkids he spent as much time with them as he could. They will miss stories, sense of humor and teasing. They will always know how much he loved them.

Dad, we are so privileged that when God mapped out your journey he chose us to be your daughters. In our eyes you knew everything and could do anything.

Thank you for all the comfort and wisdom you gave us. We learned so much from you thanks for the values we now have in our lives. Our memories are countless but we would like thank you for a few.

Thanks for taking us hunting and fishing, reading us stories at bed time, sneaking us bread with butter and sugar, staying up with us in the middle of the night, comforting us when we were sick or having bad dreams. Helping us with our homework and projects we had to make, catching bugs and collecting rocks. Thanks for trying to keep us out of trouble with mom and involving us in everything you did.

Dad you should be so proud knowing the pedestal we had you on you never fell off not even teetered. We love you so much words can't express how much we will miss you. You were the best dad two daughters could ever ask for you loved us unconditionally. Our hearts will ache until we see you again. We Love You Dad.

These are two songs that we feel express the way we feel about our dad.

Luke Combs Even though I'm leaving you

Randy Travis He walked on water

Tom is preceded in death by his wife, parents, sisters, Fernie Reed, Donna Oliver, Barbara Pratt and Ethel Mace, brothers, Dan, Clem, Bruce Almy, Ben, Mike, Guy, and Larry.

He is survived by Daughters, Lori (Tom) Sloan, and Joanna (Lance) Andrizzi; Brother Russell (Tauna) Mace, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Due to the current Covid-19 regulations, private family graveside services will be held. Interment at Larkin Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Sandy.