Thomas Kenneth Kreth Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Thomas Kenneth Kreth, age 67 passed away on October 21, 2015 in Nephi UT in his home. He was born December 3, 1947 in Spanish Fork UT, to Carol Condie Kreth and William Randolph Kreth who was later divorced. He was married to Dianne Barney; they were married June 5, 1970 in the Salt Lake City Temple. Tom lived with his grandparents in Springville UT until he was 11 years old. Tom thought his grandparents were his life. His grandpa Condie was his hero. Tom’s mother remarried when he was 11 to Wilford M Manwaring. They lived on the east side of Springville. Tom graduated from Springville High School in 1966. Tom went on a mission in 1967 and Dianne was willing to wait for him to return home. Tom returned home in 1969 and married Dianne in 1970. Tom worked at the Provo Canyon School for 36 years. He made a difference in many teenagers lives. Tom was involved in scouting for 40 years. He enjoyed the great outdoors and hunting with his sons. He also enjoyed golfing with his grandkids. He had a great sense of humor, and always kept his kids laughing. Tom is survived by his wife Dianne, children Matt (Jenny) Kreth Beaver UT, Tad (Lynna) Blanding UT, Shara (Jedd) Nephi UT, Sandra Kae (Jared) Spanish Fork UT and 15 grandchildren. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, nephew Christopher Barney, and two sons Branyn and Troy Kreth. The family will love and miss him every day. Funeral Services will be held Monday October 26, 2015 at 12:00, viewing prior starting at 10:30. Funeral services will be held at Edgemont Chapel 4065 N Timpview Dr. (650 east). The family would like a special thank you to Dr. Grant Rasmussen and staff at Intermountain Home Care and Hospice, Tammy Richards and Bonnie Johnson.

Thomas Kenneth Kreth

December 3, 1947 - October 21, 2015