Rest in Peace Pop

My great grandfather, "Pop" passed away last week. I was able to fly from Arizona to Utah to attend his funeral. Many don't get a chance to know their great grandfathers and I was lucky enough to know mine for 28 years. Pop had a very contagious laugh and was always happy. I learned how to swim when I was very young at Pop's condo pool. He would always come down to the pool to visit with the family and sit at the table and chat with everyone. He loved to watch golf and tennis on the television. We had many wonderful family dinners as Pop loved grandmas cooking. I will miss you Pop!
God be with you till we meet again.

William "Bill" Thiese
William "Bill" Thiese 5/14/1921 ~ 2/22/2009 "Pop" Bill, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family February 22, 2009. Bill was born May 14, 1921 in Butte, Montana to Hobart and Pricilla Carveth Thiese and moved to Salt Lake City as a young boy. He graduated from South High School where he enjoyed and participated in all sports. He especially enjoyed golf outings with family and friends. He married Dorothy Elaine Wallis on September 25, 1941. Bill worked in automobile and truck sales for many years. He is survived by daughters, Dianne (Mike) Taft, Jodie (Ken) Godfrey, Suzi (Rick) Smith, six grand children, nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandsons, brother Tink Thiese and five nephews. Preceded in death by parents, wife Dorothy and sister Mary Davis. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Canyon Creek Assisted Living for their thoughtful and loving care. A viewing will be held at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, 3401 Highland Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 26 and from 12 to 1 p.m. Friday, February 27 prior to graveside services.