Edwin "Ed" LeGrand Thomas

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Ed Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 77 surrounded by his loved ones.

Ed was born on January 11, 1949, in Lehi, Utah, to Earl and Gladys Thomas. During his growing up years, Ed lived on a farm with his parents and three siblings in a small one bedroom house.

Ed graduated from Lehi High School in May 1967. During his high school years he met a beautiful blonde named Geri Austin, who became the love of his life. Ed and Geri were married on June 7, 1968. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple on February 14, 1979. Ed and Geri had five children together. Marni was their first born, then followed by Jason, then came Justin and 8 years later came the twins Ashlee and Amber.

During the first years of their marriage, Ed worked full-time at Geneva Steel while attending Utah Trade Tech. He graduated with a certificate as a heating and air conditioning technician. He worked for various heating and air conditioning companies throughout the area before going to work at the Utah County Jail as the manager of facilities. He retired from that position in March 2016.

Ed’s hobbies included hunting, knife collecting and riding his Harley with his sweetheart on the back. Ed was an accomplished woodworker. He made his family and friends handcrafted furniture and various other custom made wood items.

In February 2017, Ed received a heart transplant just 2 ½ months before his beloved wife, of almost 49 years, passed away after a 7 year battle with breast cancer. During the next 9 years, Ed battled numerous health issues and endured countless doctor’s appointments and hospital stays with the loving help and support of his family and dear friend, Lana Waldron.

Ed was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He, along with his wife, served in various church callings together.

Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Geri Thomas, his parents and his sister, Earlene Hansen. He leaves behind his five children, Marni Ruller (Jim), Jason Thomas (Nesha), Justin Thomas (Amy), Ashlee Scadden (Jason), Amber Pettit (Jared), 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Sue Rigby and his brother, Jeff Thomas.

A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Lehi 9th Ward Chapel at 481 East 300 North, Lehi, Utah. Viewings will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 6-8:00 pm at the same church building and again 1 hour prior to the funeral services on Wednesday. Burial will be in the Lehi City Cemetery.