Robert Lynn Thomson, 67, returned home to his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2022, after a valiant and courageous 5-week battle in the hospital with heart and kidney failure, internal bleeding, and infections that ravaged his entire body. He never stopped fighting, but it was all more than he could overcome.
Rob always thought of others first, even to the very end he was asking about others, and he wore himself out serving everyone else. He is at peace now and out of pain and in the loving arms of his Savior. Rob was born on December 6, 1955, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Robert Page Thomson and Rebecca Caroline Fisher Thomson. Member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Grew up in West Valley City. Graduated from Granger High School. Served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas San Antonio Spanish speaking mission where he gained a lifelong love for the people, culture and food.
After his mission, Rob resumed working in the family business, Thomson Ornamental Iron, where he worked his entire life, carrying on the tradition of beautiful quality workmanship with honesty and integrity. Sealed for time and eternity to Susan Evelyn Taylor on March 2, 1983, in the Jordan River Temple. Rob was and always will be the love of Sue’s life. They cherished every moment together, especially serving in Church callings, traveling, or seeking out a new place for authentic Mexican food.
Rob also loved music, singing and playing his guitars, banjos and other instruments, and with Sue on keyboards doing singalongs and “Name That Tune.” Robert loved his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ, and served faithfully and diligently in numerous callings, including Bishop, Bishopric Counselor, Stake Executive Secretary, Stake and Ward Young Men Presidencies, Stake Mission President, Elders Quorum Presidency, and many others.
Survived by his wife Susan, mother, brother Bryan (Jeri), sisters Christine and Melissa, son Michael (Sarah), grandsons Daniel and Logan, nieces and nephews, and many friends he loved as family.
A shining light has left us, but shines even brighter in heaven.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 12:00p.m., at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South, Sandy, Utah. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor and remember Rob may donate to the General Missionary Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thank you everyone for your friendship, kindness and support.
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I am shocked!!I so wish I had had one more teasing after sacrament meeting. I looked for you last week as I came in early for choir but did not see you. My dear, dear friend I am so sorry and I am there for you in any way. I hold great memories with you both. Much love ❤️
I love him and revere his goodness and service towards me and Elder Raj
Thinking of Robert and family at this difficult time. Love you cousin.
I’m so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing, he was such a good friend and sure a kind man. He always took the high road, no matter the situation Robert was a builder, he is truly loved and will be missed. Another valiant son has been call home to his God. My heart aches today.
I am a friend of Melissa and sending warm condolences and loving energy to the whole family
I'm sure going to miss my next door neighbor. Such a good and kind person. Sending love and hugs to Sue.
Our deepest sympathies to Sue. Rob was a very wonderful, kind, friendly, and good person. We will miss him very much. Please let us know if you need anything.
We sure loved our friendship and association with Robert and Sue. Robert will be sorely missed. Please know Sue, that you are in our prayers.
Beth, Craig and Carla
Dear Sue,
We are so sorry. Thank you for your amazing example of faith, composure, and endurance over what has been an excruciatingly difficult time. We miss Rob very much—his wit, his faith, his adherence to the truth and to righteousness, and his friendship. But we are also very glad we still have you here in mortality and in our ward.
As sad as this is, we imagine it must also be a solemnly joyful time for you, for as the Lord says:
46 And it shall come to pass that those that die in me shall not taste of death, for it shall be sweet unto them; (D&C 42)
And we love these words:
4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
5 And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. (Revelation 21)
May God bless you.
Love,
Scott and Callean
We are so shocked at the passing of Rob. We are so sorry for your lose. That had to be very hard on you Susan. I’m sure after such a long battle it was good Heavenly Father called him home. We have to be so grateful that you will be together again. Our faith is a rock to hold onto. Ken and I are going to be out of town on a cruise and we are sorry we won’t be able to come to the funeral. God bless you in your time of grief.
Robert and I were companions in the Texas San Antonio Mission. He was so fun to work with. He had a great love for the wonderful people down in the Rio Grande Valley. Because of that we never had a bad day in our area. We worked hard and loved every minute. Thanks for the great memories. I love you and will miss you. PS- thank you Sue for being such a loving and kind companion to Robert.
Steve Soelberg
Robert and I were companions in the Texas San Antonio Mission. He was so fun to work with. He had a great love for the wonderful people down in the Rio Grande Valley. Because of that we never had a bad day in our area. We worked hard and loved every minute. Thanks for the great memories. I love you and will miss you. PS- thank you Sue for being such a loving and kind companion to Robert.
Steve Soelberg
Steve Soelberg