Robert Vernon Thornblad

1918 - 2009  (91 years)

• Name	Robert Vernon Thornblad
  Born	30 Apr 1918	Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah
  Gender	Male
  Died	10 May 2009	Layton, Davis, Utah
  	Robert (Bob) Vernon Thornblad 1918 ~ 2009 Robert (Bob) Vernon Thornblad, beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2009 from causes incident to age. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Elaine Yeaman Thornblad. Bob was born 30 April 1918 in Sandy, Utah, to Agda M. and Orson A. Thornblad. Bob was the oldest of five children. He was raised in Idaho and Ogden, and was a wonderful older brother to his siblings. He was an avid outdoorsman his whole life and especially loved fishing. In 1940 he joined the military as a Buck Private and rose through the ranks to become a fighter pilot in the Army Air Corps. Based in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations, he flew 140 combat missions in the P-47 Thunderbolt, 20 more than required before returning home. Known as "The Utah Kid", he received numerous awards and medals, including the Air Medal, the American Theater of Operations Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Upon his return from World War II, he continued his military career with the Air Force and was stationed various places throughout the world, including Spain, Ohio, and the Pentagon. He retired as a Lt. Colonel in 1964. He married Elaine Yeaman August 8, 1952 in Farmington, Utah. He was later sealed to his wife in the Bountiful, Utah Temple. After his retirement, he earned a B.S. degree from Weber State College. Bob and Elaine enjoyed traveling extensively. He especially loved traveling to Alaska with his friends to fight the grizzlies for salmon. Bob was a member of the Apple Tree Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He leaves behind one sister, Barbara T. Crowther of Severna Park, Maryland, several nieces and nephews, and numerous good friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 N. Main St., Farmington, Utah. Friends and relatives may call at the mortuary on Friday from 12 noon until 1:15 p.m. to pay their respects. Interment: Farmington City Cemetery
  Person ID	I8163	Grow
  Last Modified	12 Feb 2012

  
  

  Family	Elaine Yeaman,   b. 29 Oct 1919, Ogden, Weber, Utah ,   d. 20 Apr 2004, Farmington, Davis, Utah  (Age 84 years)
  Married	18 Aug 1952	Farmington, Davis, Utah
  Last Modified	12 Feb 2012
  Family ID	F2663	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Born - 30 Apr 1918 - Sandy, Salt Lake, Utah Married - 18 Aug 1952 - Farmington, Davis, Utah Died - 10 May 2009 - Layton, Davis, Utah  = Link to Google Earth
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