Daryl Glen Colledge

Early Monday morning, February 5, 2018, Daryl Glen Colledge, of Kearns, Utah, gracefully returned to the loving arms of his son, mother, father, and 12 older siblings, while surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. What a wonderful reunion he must be having! Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, has journeyed to the Great Fishing Hole in the sky, where he is peacefully casting out his line with one of his best fishing buddies, his son Frank. Dad was born on December 2, 1937 in Lehi, Utah, to John E. and Nina E. Andreason Colledge. He was the youngest child in a family of 8 brothers and 4 sisters. Dad was a baby when his father passed away. He attended Lehi High school while working full time at the local meat packing plant to help support his mother. Dad served in the Army during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged in 1959. Dad met and married mom, Katharine E. Kirton, on June 4, 1962, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were blessed with seven children, eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren as well as several honorary children and grandchildren. Dad was a man of many callings. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in many positions including ward clerk and as a member of the bishopric and High Priests. During the winter months, Dad was frequently found out and about in his red suit sharing the spirit of Christmas as one of Santa’s helpers. As an avid sports fan, dad was an umpire for Little League baseball for 15 years. Dad loved the Utah Jazz, the L.A. Rams, and the Utah Utes and you could find his memorabilia scattered throughout his home. He was such a good sport that he even tolerated watching his daughter’s Liverpool FC team once or twice, even though he wasn’t quite sure what was going on! Dad attended his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting, school and church events on every occasion that he was able and he was very proud of them all. Dad loved the outdoors! If he wasn’t working, he was at the lake, any lake, casting his line out hoping to catch “The Big One!” And the fish weren’t the only ones to worry, as our dad was also a skilled hunter. He taught his sons and daughters to hunt, assuring that they got back the money they spent on the hunting license, and so he could enjoy a good steak! Dad continued to hike the mountains until he was physically unable to do so. Dad loved camping and spent as much time enjoying the outdoors as his wallet could afford. He instilled in his children and grandchildren, the need to respect and protect the outdoors. It was said that dad was like a cat with nine lives. He survived a high-voltage electrocution, 2 gunshot wounds, several heart attacks, 2 coronary artery bypass surgeries, a subdural bleed, cardiac arrest, and a vicious and cowardly assault that left him partially disabled. But that didn’t stop him from enjoying life. Dad worked as a nurse’s aide for 20 years at the VA Hospital, as a custodian for the LDS church for 22 years, and most importantly, his favorite job, as a West Valley City Crossing Guard for the children at Pioneer Elementary. Dad loved this calling with all his heart and he cherished the interaction he had with the children that he got safely to school every day. Dad was not a wealthy man, but what he lacked in dollars, he more than made up for by his selfless acts of kindness, compassion and hard work.

Dad is survived by Kay, his wife of 56 years; his children, John, Nina, Blaine, Keith (Kimberly), Shane and Shari; his grandchildren, Jonathon, Landon, Sean, McKayla, Joshua (Annalise), Brittney, Keaton, Breann, Savannah, Cedrick and Domanic; Great-grandchildren, Conner and McKenzie. Preceded in death by his oldest son, Frank, his mother and father John and Nina, brothers, Wayne, Warren Elmer, Ivan, Ralph, Boyd, Donald, Dean, and Cecil; sisters Faye, Eunice, Gladys and Beth; and many other family and friends. A huge Thank You to the West Valley City Police Department, especially Captain Mike Millet, for all their love and support during this difficult time. The visits from the Mayor and members of the West Valley City Council meant so much to our family. Thank You also to the healthcare professionals in the Shock/Trauma ICU at IMC for your diligence in giving our family the opportunity to bring our father home to say goodbye. A special thank you also to the Kearns 10th ward for your love and support of our parents. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 9, from 10-11:45 a.m. at the LDS church located at 4575 W. 5415 S. in Kearns, with services following at 12 p.m. Burial will be at the Valley View Memorial Park at 4335 W. 4100 S. in West Valley City.