Theron Dye Obituary (1939

The family of Theron Rex Dye Jr., 72, born in Wales, Sanpete, Utah informs you of the passing of their brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. T.R. grew up in Wales, Utah working on the family farm and later served in the United States Army, Berlin Callup. He attended school in Wales and graduated from Moroni High School. He later moved to Green River, Wyoming. While living and residing in Green River he served in public office for several terms as City Councilman. He was proud of "his" town as he told stories of building the roads in town when he worked for W.W. Clyde Construction Company. He was manager and eventual owner of Lakeway Liquors. He later became a "snow bird" and traveled to live temporarily in the Hurricane/St. George, Utah area. He enjoyed his many friends he made at the Settlers, Willow Wind R.V. parks and the Senior Citizens Center. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and pretty much anything that involved the mountains. He especially loved these activities with his grandchildren. He was often known as "the Cowboy" as he always had on his cowboy hat and western boots. He is survived by his children Vivian M. Dye, Shelly F. Jeppesen (Jack), Clinton T. Dye (Ellen), Betty A. Aust (Tom), Kimberly A. Bishop (Dale). Grandchildren; Trenton, Billy, Jack Jr. and wife Randi Jeppessen, Cody and Thomas Dye, Alicia, Austin Garrett and wife Meadow, and Samantha Smith. Great Grandchildren; Ryleigh Lynn Jeppesen and Kapri Garrett. Brothers and Sisters; Randle Dye, La Priel Dye and Ron Pearson, Kathy (Bill) Eardley, Emory Dye, Miriam (Val Jean) Hansen. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved "Uncle" Theron.He is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. His parents Lucy Blanche Johnson and Theron "Rex" Dye. His brother Robert J. Dye and granddaughter Keisha Lynn Jeppesen.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. in at Vase Funeral Home in Green River, Wyoming. Visitations will be held Monday evening, April 2, 2012 from 5-7:00 p.m. and Tuesday morning, April 3, 2012 from 12-1:00 p.m. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River.A thank you from the family is expressed to his extended family/friends in Hurricane/St. George areas. The family would also like to thank the many doctors, nurses, medical staff, police officers, and friends who helped Theron in his time of need.