Background
Thayne, Richard Grant was born on May 29, 1930 in Murray, Utah, United States. Son of Clifton Earl and Mirla (Greenwood) Thayne.
Thayne, Richard Grant was born on May 29, 1930 in Murray, Utah, United States. Son of Clifton Earl and Mirla (Greenwood) Thayne.
Bachelor of Science in Photography, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. Postgraduate in Photography, Still and Motion Picture, Newswriting, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah.
Instructor photography Brigham Young University, 1970—1975, instructor, producer motion pictures and video. Photojournalist Pioneer Magazine, from 1990. Served Army National Guard, 1950-1952.
Past president Thayne Family Organization. State delegate Democratic National Convention, 1989—1990. Member of Intermountain Professional Photographers Association, Photograph Society America, Wedding Photographers International, Professional Photographers America, Sons Utah Pioneers (past president), Mormon Club, Fine Arts Club (Salt Lake City).
Married Ann C. Nielsen, April 2, 1959. Children: Catherene, Kay, Laurie.