Linda called on Friday when I was out and Jennae informed me that, "Aunt Linda called about some dead guy." Turns out it was our old Stake President from Helena, so I thought you might like to know about this. I called Irene Wake and took her to the viewing last night. It was rewarding to see the family and reminisce about the good old days in Montana. Jane was sweet as ever and told Irene how much she appreciated her teaching the Young Women how to lead music. Her husband served a mission in Helena and when I said my name was Macbeth, he said "I ate dinner at the Macbeth's several times!" Bob was there (he was the bishop of our ward here in West Jordan just before Barry and I moved here!) and he asked about everyone of us and the 2 oldest kids remembered Linda, Paul and David. One of the Hyer girls was there, too and President Rossiter's son. They had 3 or 4 big scrapbooks that I remember Sister Dalley keeping with newspaper articles and church programs. One headline from the paper in about 1971 said, "LDS Church elects Dalley." There was also a copy of the cartoon Dad screened for the Bicentennial that had three patriots with a bubble that said, "WAKE up, men! Get a-HOLT of yourselves, and don't DALLEY!" It was good to visit with Irene Wake, too and she asked about all of you, too. Here is the obituary:

Ronald Rex Dalley 1915 ~ 20121915 ~ 2012Our father, grandfather and friend, Ronald Rex Dalley, age 96, passed away from causes attendant to age in Sandy, Utah, February 8, 2012 surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Rex was born August 2, 1915 in Teasdale, Utah to Ronald Jones and Margery Mutch Hiskey Dalley. As a boy, Rex learned to work in the fields on the family farm, drive teams, and enjoyed hours of fishing, hunting and riding in the mountains of Wayne County. He was the oldest of six children. Rex's love for Teasdale and Wayne County remained through his entire life. Rex attended Branch Agricultural College (BAC) in Cedar City, Utah, and graduated from Utah State Agricultural College in 1937. His degree was in Vocational Agricultural Education. Rex always had a love for education and learning. Rex's first teaching position was in Hooper, Utah. In Hooper he met his beautiful eternal companion, Velda Beasley. They were married in the Salt Lake temple on June 3, 1938. Rex and Velda moved immediately to Hinsdale, Montana, where they lived for the next 13 years. Rex was an excellent teacher, coach, principal, and superintendent of schools in Hinsdale. Rex made many lifelong friends in Hinsdale. Rex's love for the Hinsdale community was apparent in his devoted effort to educate youth. In 1951, Rex and Velda moved to Helena, Montana where he became the first full-time Executive Secretary of the Montana High School Association. During his time with the High School Association, Rex enjoyed coordinating all the sports, music and speech activities throughout the state. Rex continued to have a love for sporting events throughout his life. Rex and Velda were active members of the LDS church. While in Montana, Rex served as Stake President of the Butte and Helena Stakes for 12 years and was also a Stake Patriarch. Rex was a proud American and was very active in the Republican Party. He served as President of the Helena Kiwanis club and Lieutenant Governor of the Kiwanis club for the state of Montana. Upon retirement in 1977, Rex and Velda served a mission at the Idaho Falls Temple visitor's center. Subsequently, they moved to Midvale, Utah, and wintered in Mesa, Arizona for many years where more lifelong friends were made. While living in Utah, Rex became an avid BYU fan and attended all football games. Rex enjoyed camping and fishing on Boulder Mountain in Wayne County and he loved socializing with family at many reunions. After Velda's death, he lived for eight years at Legacy Retirement Residence in South Jordan where many friendships were developed with the residents and staff. Rex and Velda were blessed with and are survived by four children: R.J. Dalley (Tricia) of Farmington, NM; Merilyn Smith (Dee) of South Jordan, UT; Carolyn Jane Golightly (George) of Heber City, UT; Robert Dalley (Sharon) of Centerville, UT. Rex is also survived by two sisters: Iva Bringhurst of Cedar City, UT; and Mary Twitchell (Bob) of Salt Lake City, UT. Rex is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 72 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.