Byrdie Ruth Thomas, 93, died in Brigham City, Utah on July 14, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1933, in Washington D.C. to Ernest and Margaret Mills Armbruster. She met Grant Thomas at a high school talent show, and he introduced her to The Church of Latter-day Saints. After her baptism, she followed Grant to Brigham Young University. They were married on November 9, 1951. Two of their children were born in Provo, and three more were born in N…