Vonda Thatcher Hudson

Vonda Thatcher Hudson, age 91, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Vonda was born on April 13, 1935, in Payson, Utah, to Walter and Erma Thatcher. She was raised on a farm in West Mountain alongside her three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Payson High School and later married the love of her life, Albert Radell Hudson, in the Manti Utah Temple in 1954. They recently celebrated their 72nd anniversary. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with nine children.

Vonda was devoted to her family and found joy in homemaking. She loved sewing, cooking, and baking homemade whole wheat bread for those she loved. Vonda and Radell enjoyed spending time together fishing and creating cherished memories.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Laurene Hudson and Lori Johansen, and sons-in-law Greg Johansen and Jesse Rodriguez.

Vonda is survived by her devoted husband, Radell Hudson; her children: Michael (Ute) Hudson of Hillsboro, Oregon; Julie Rodriguez of Springville, Utah; Mark (Laura) Hudson of Perry, Utah; Margie (Dan) Hair of Orem, Utah; Kandra (Bart) Steinfeldt of Fairview, Utah; Ladd (Leslie) Hudson of Lindon, Utah; and Kayli Hudson of Hoytsville, Utah. She also leaves behind 36 grandchildren and 56 great-grandchildren, all of whom were deeply loved by her.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Brown Family Mortuary, 66 South 300 East, Santaquin, Utah, followed by a short memorial service. Interment will be held at the Santaquin Cemetery.

Vonda will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to family, and the warmth she brought into the lives of all who knew her.