Elegance Personified
Donna J. Dyer passed away in dignity and peace on January 12, 2016 under the tender, loving care of the staff of Sunrise at Holladay and Inspiration Hospice. We are eternally grateful. Even in death, Donna expressed her generosity in donating her body to the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Donna was born on February 21, 1926 in Groton, South Dakota, the eldest of Archie and Sadie Pasch's four children. In 1939 the family moved to Ogden Utah where her father founded a successful roofing business. As a teen, she worked alongside her father and was inspired to someday start a business of her own. However, those times were not favorable for women in business; thus she put her dreams on hold and started a career with the federal government. She began at Hill Air Force Base and then in 1961 married Gene Dyer and the family relocated to Salt Lake City. There, she became the Secretary to the Commanding General at Deseret Test Center, Ft. Douglas. One of her many duties was to coordinate all travel arrangements for the headquarters staff.
Deseret Test center was relocated to Dugway and Donna was able to take an early retirement. Finally, in 1974 she realized her dream of owning a business and opened Dyer's International Travel, which still operates to this day. As a successful businesswoman, she was very involved with charitable organizations. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and later of Rotary International. In 1991 she was elected President of Foothill Rotary, becoming one of the first female chapter presidents in the country. At home, one of Donna's greatest passions was her love of her dogs. She spoiled them rotten inspiring the continual comment "If only I could come back as one of Donna Dyer's dogs!" Donna was a lifelong Lutheran and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Donna is survived by her two daughters, Anita Jeanne Stephens (James Turner) of Accokeek, MD, Sherry L Dyer of Holladay, UT and grandson, Kevin J McCarthy (Liven) of Eugene, OR. She is also survived by a sister, Mae Degn of Holladay, UT and sister-in-law, Judy Pasch of Longmont, CO. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gene R. Dyer, a brother, Charles Pasch, a sister, Carol Soukup and her second grandson, Cory A. McCarthy.
She was a victim of the horrible disease, Macular Degeneration (AMD), which robbed her of her independence and much of what she loved in life. Instead of flowers, it was Donna's wish that her friends should contribute in her name to the Moran Eye Center, Development office, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, UT 84132, phone 801-587-1296. You can specify the donation for AMD research.
Everyone who knew Donna, remembers how she loved to entertain and her joy in serving as the consummate hostess. Donna threw the best and most elegant parties imaginable, just ask her neighbors on Bonneville Drive! In that spirit her family will be hosting "Donna's Celebration of Life" on what would have been her 90th birthday, Sunday February 21st. Please join us at The Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 S. 1400 E. Scholarship Room from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and celebrate a life fully lived! As a football season ticket holder for over 50 years, Donna would love it if you would come dressed in RED and of course,"GO UTES!"
Published in Deseret News on Feb. 7, 2016
Donna J. Dyer passed away in dignity and peace on January 12, 2016 under the tender, loving care of the staff of Sunrise at Holladay and Inspiration Hospice. We are eternally grateful. Even in death, Donna expressed her generosity in donating her body to the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Donna was born on February 21, 1926 in Groton, South Dakota, the eldest of Archie and Sadie Pasch's four children. In 1939 the family moved to Ogden Utah where her father founded a successful roofing business. As a teen, she worked alongside her father and was inspired to someday start a business of her own. However, those times were not favorable for women in business; thus she put her dreams on hold and started a career with the federal government. She began at Hill Air Force Base and then in 1961 married Gene Dyer and the family relocated to Salt Lake City. There, she became the Secretary to the Commanding General at Deseret Test Center, Ft. Douglas. One of her many duties was to coordinate all travel arrangements for the headquarters staff.
Deseret Test center was relocated to Dugway and Donna was able to take an early retirement. Finally, in 1974 she realized her dream of owning a business and opened Dyer's International Travel, which still operates to this day. As a successful businesswoman, she was very involved with charitable organizations. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and later of Rotary International. In 1991 she was elected President of Foothill Rotary, becoming one of the first female chapter presidents in the country. At home, one of Donna's greatest passions was her love of her dogs. She spoiled them rotten inspiring the continual comment "If only I could come back as one of Donna Dyer's dogs!" Donna was a lifelong Lutheran and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Donna is survived by her two daughters, Anita Jeanne Stephens (James Turner) of Accokeek, MD, Sherry L Dyer of Holladay, UT and grandson, Kevin J McCarthy (Liven) of Eugene, OR. She is also survived by a sister, Mae Degn of Holladay, UT and sister-in-law, Judy Pasch of Longmont, CO. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gene R. Dyer, a brother, Charles Pasch, a sister, Carol Soukup and her second grandson, Cory A. McCarthy.
She was a victim of the horrible disease, Macular Degeneration (AMD), which robbed her of her independence and much of what she loved in life. Instead of flowers, it was Donna's wish that her friends should contribute in her name to the Moran Eye Center, Development office, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, UT 84132, phone 801-587-1296. You can specify the donation for AMD research.
Everyone who knew Donna, remembers how she loved to entertain and her joy in serving as the consummate hostess. Donna threw the best and most elegant parties imaginable, just ask her neighbors on Bonneville Drive! In that spirit her family will be hosting "Donna's Celebration of Life" on what would have been her 90th birthday, Sunday February 21st. Please join us at The Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 S. 1400 E. Scholarship Room from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and celebrate a life fully lived! As a football season ticket holder for over 50 years, Donna would love it if you would come dressed in RED and of course,"GO UTES!"
Published in Deseret News on Feb. 7, 2016
Elegance Personified
Donna J. Dyer passed away in dignity and peace on January 12, 2016 under the tender, loving care of the staff of Sunrise at Holladay and Inspiration Hospice. We are eternally grateful. Even in death, Donna expressed her generosity in donating her body to the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Donna was born on February 21, 1926 in Groton, South Dakota, the eldest of Archie and Sadie Pasch's four children. In 1939 the family moved to Ogden Utah where her father founded a successful roofing business. As a teen, she worked alongside her father and was inspired to someday start a business of her own. However, those times were not favorable for women in business; thus she put her dreams on hold and started a career with the federal government. She began at Hill Air Force Base and then in 1961 married Gene Dyer and the family relocated to Salt Lake City. There, she became the Secretary to the Commanding General at Deseret Test Center, Ft. Douglas. One of her many duties was to coordinate all travel arrangements for the headquarters staff.
Deseret Test center was relocated to Dugway and Donna was able to take an early retirement. Finally, in 1974 she realized her dream of owning a business and opened Dyer's International Travel, which still operates to this day. As a successful businesswoman, she was very involved with charitable organizations. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and later of Rotary International. In 1991 she was elected President of Foothill Rotary, becoming one of the first female chapter presidents in the country. At home, one of Donna's greatest passions was her love of her dogs. She spoiled them rotten inspiring the continual comment "If only I could come back as one of Donna Dyer's dogs!" Donna was a lifelong Lutheran and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Donna is survived by her two daughters, Anita Jeanne Stephens (James Turner) of Accokeek, MD, Sherry L Dyer of Holladay, UT and grandson, Kevin J McCarthy (Liven) of Eugene, OR. She is also survived by a sister, Mae Degn of Holladay, UT and sister-in-law, Judy Pasch of Longmont, CO. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gene R. Dyer, a brother, Charles Pasch, a sister, Carol Soukup and her second grandson, Cory A. McCarthy.
She was a victim of the horrible disease, Macular Degeneration (AMD), which robbed her of her independence and much of what she loved in life. Instead of flowers, it was Donna's wish that her friends should contribute in her name to the Moran Eye Center, Development office, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, UT 84132, phone 801-587-1296. You can specify the donation for AMD research.
Everyone who knew Donna, remembers how she loved to entertain and her joy in serving as the consummate hostess. Donna threw the best and most elegant parties imaginable, just ask her neighbors on Bonneville Drive! In that spirit her family will be hosting "Donna's Celebration of Life" on what would have been her 90th birthday, Sunday February 21st. Please join us at The Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 S. 1400 E. Scholarship Room from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and celebrate a life fully lived! As a football season ticket holder for over 50 years, Donna would love it if you would come dressed in RED and of course,"GO UTES!"
Published in Deseret News on Feb. 7, 2016
Donna J. Dyer passed away in dignity and peace on January 12, 2016 under the tender, loving care of the staff of Sunrise at Holladay and Inspiration Hospice. We are eternally grateful. Even in death, Donna expressed her generosity in donating her body to the University of Utah School of Medicine.
Donna was born on February 21, 1926 in Groton, South Dakota, the eldest of Archie and Sadie Pasch's four children. In 1939 the family moved to Ogden Utah where her father founded a successful roofing business. As a teen, she worked alongside her father and was inspired to someday start a business of her own. However, those times were not favorable for women in business; thus she put her dreams on hold and started a career with the federal government. She began at Hill Air Force Base and then in 1961 married Gene Dyer and the family relocated to Salt Lake City. There, she became the Secretary to the Commanding General at Deseret Test Center, Ft. Douglas. One of her many duties was to coordinate all travel arrangements for the headquarters staff.
Deseret Test center was relocated to Dugway and Donna was able to take an early retirement. Finally, in 1974 she realized her dream of owning a business and opened Dyer's International Travel, which still operates to this day. As a successful businesswoman, she was very involved with charitable organizations. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi and later of Rotary International. In 1991 she was elected President of Foothill Rotary, becoming one of the first female chapter presidents in the country. At home, one of Donna's greatest passions was her love of her dogs. She spoiled them rotten inspiring the continual comment "If only I could come back as one of Donna Dyer's dogs!" Donna was a lifelong Lutheran and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Donna is survived by her two daughters, Anita Jeanne Stephens (James Turner) of Accokeek, MD, Sherry L Dyer of Holladay, UT and grandson, Kevin J McCarthy (Liven) of Eugene, OR. She is also survived by a sister, Mae Degn of Holladay, UT and sister-in-law, Judy Pasch of Longmont, CO. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Gene R. Dyer, a brother, Charles Pasch, a sister, Carol Soukup and her second grandson, Cory A. McCarthy.
She was a victim of the horrible disease, Macular Degeneration (AMD), which robbed her of her independence and much of what she loved in life. Instead of flowers, it was Donna's wish that her friends should contribute in her name to the Moran Eye Center, Development office, 65 Mario Capecchi Drive, SLC, UT 84132, phone 801-587-1296. You can specify the donation for AMD research.
Everyone who knew Donna, remembers how she loved to entertain and her joy in serving as the consummate hostess. Donna threw the best and most elegant parties imaginable, just ask her neighbors on Bonneville Drive! In that spirit her family will be hosting "Donna's Celebration of Life" on what would have been her 90th birthday, Sunday February 21st. Please join us at The Tower at Rice-Eccles Stadium 451 S. 1400 E. Scholarship Room from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. and celebrate a life fully lived! As a football season ticket holder for over 50 years, Donna would love it if you would come dressed in RED and of course,"GO UTES!"
Published in Deseret News on Feb. 7, 2016
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