Richard William Dayhuff

Richard (Dick) William Dayhuff, 87, of Salt Lake City, Utah, peacefully passed away on January 9, 2017 in Salt Lake City, surrounded by his family. 

Visitation will be held at the Monument Park Stake Center, 1320 Wasatch Dr., Salt Lake City, on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 6:30–8:00 PM and Friday, January 20, from 9:00–10:30 AM.  Funeral Service, same location, Friday, January 20, 2017, 11:00 AM.  

Richard was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 26, 1929 to Ernest Arthur Dayhuff and Elizabeth Dorothy Glendon.  He graduated from the University of Utah.  He was a Marine Corp Colonel, serving for 30 years.  His service included active duty during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  

He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, converting at age 21 due to the influence of his beloved Myrle and her family.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myrle Ann McDermaid and their eight children; Kathy (Bob) Fairbanks, Steven (Terry), Craig, David (Ruth), Laraine (Bill) Moon, Neil, Elizabeth (Ryan) Benson, Annette (Jed) Ludlow; 33 grandchildren, 44+ great-grandchildren.

Richard wrote his own epitaph as follows:

Colonel Richard William Dayhuff USMC

This man was, in order of importance to him: 

A United States Marine.

Husband, lover, confidante to his bride.

Forgiving father. 

His children could always use the car. 

Man of God, who really tried.

Writer of good stuff.

Teacher. Poet. Rifleman, Boxer, Athlete.

He is now what God gave him;

the right to make of himself while he lived.

Go and do likewise.

That is an order.