Thomas Engh and Linda Ann Johnson Flinders
Thomas Engh Flinders, 55, and his wife, Linda Ann Johnson Flinders, 55, died March 18, 2003 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Tom was born June 18, 1947 in Salt lake City, UT, the son of George Trueman and Elizabeth Louise Engh Flinders. Linda was born December 17, 1947 in San Luis Obispo. CA, the daughter of Elbert C. Jordan and hazel Smothers. They were married on November 25, 1972 in Elko ,NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.
As members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tom served in the Northern States Mission, as a High Councilman and other church callings. Linda had served in ward and stake Relief Societies, Young Women’s and Primary callings. Together they served a state mission.
When Tom and Linda took on the partnership of marriage, it was forever. They could always be seen together in the office, on the range, in corrals or in the kitchen. They were truly a team. Tom’s gentle teasing was noticed by nearly all who knew him. Linda’s greatest talents lay in being a good mother, grandmother and honest friend. She liked family gatherings where she could be with her children and grandchildren and serving her family and her husband or anyone else that she felt had the slightest need. Her artistic abilities were evidenced in her home and how she attired herself.
Tom was one of the brighter stars in the galaxy of humanity. He majored in Business at the University of Utah and had a tremendous zest for life. He could always hold an audience’s interest when he recited “The Cremation of Sam McGee” and performing his John Wayne impersonations. He as an excellent auctioneer and loved to auction off Linda and anyone else nearby. Tom was the peacemaker in the family. He could always relieve tension with his sense of humor. He served two terms as a Summit County Commissioner, was a member of the Idaho Cattleman’s Assn. and past president of the Northern Nevada Farm Bureau.
Linda had a love of the ocean. She loved seashells, the sound of the waves and would take walks to collect shells. She loved flowers, especially gardenias, her chickens, her dogs, working in her garden, and moving cows with her family. She attended college at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. CA.
Together they owned and operated Flinders Realty and Exchange and the “Buckhorn Ranch” located in Samaria and Snowville. They both had a great love for fine cattle, horses and range lands.
They are survived by their children, Sophia Tomina (Brandon) Buttars of Garland, UT; Natalie A. (Joshua) Paskett of Samaria, ID; John Thomas Flinders of Samaria, ID; grandchildren, Taber Ann Flinders Pasket, Oakley Blue Pasket, Mesa Dawn Paskett, Britteny Ann Buttars, Tyree Callan Buttars, Daxon James Buttars, Texie Rowell Buttars.
Tom is survived by his brothers, Leland E; G. Melvin (Sandra); and Jerran T. (Marilyn) Flinders; a sister, Elizabeth (Ronald) Hannay. He as preceded in death by his parents.
Linda is survived by her mother, Hazel Smothers of LaJolla, CA; her grandmother, Hilda Edward of Malad; a brother, John Johnson, Eickenburg, AZ; and a sister, Gerry Jordan of Atascadero, CA. Her father preceded her in death.
Funeral services were held March 22, 2003 at the malad Stake Center with Bishop Richard Cornia conducting. Burial was in a private family cemetery in Snowville, Utah.
TOM AND LINDA FLINDERS KILLED IN ROLLOVER ACCIDENT TUESDAY AFTERNOON
A single vehicle rollover accident occurred about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18 in Riverside, UT. The rollover occurred on 16800 North 6000 West in Riverside, ejecting both the driver and passenger. Killed were Tom and Linda Flinders, husband and wife, from Malad, ID. Mrs. Flinders died at the scene, Mr. Flinders died at the Bear River Valley Hospital in Tremonton, UT. Investigation continues by Box Elder County Sheriff’s office.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rogers and Taylor Funeral Home in Tremonton, Utah.