Layne Dalton Obituary (1944 - 2023)

Layne was born March 24th 1944 in Circleville Utah, to Wiley Grant Dalton and Athenese Chamberlain Dalton, a family that would eventually include eight children. He learned hard work at an early age, often rising before the sun to work on the farm. He began dating Linda Christiansen at the age of fifteen. Affectionately referring to her as “Blondie”, they married four years later, on August 24, 1963. During their 60 year marriage, they welcomed two children, nine grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren into their lives. He was a natural athlete, displaying his skills on his school baseball, basketball, and track and field teams. He was a skilled driver and mechanic, and freely provided assistance to friends and family alike. He always did his best to instill his work ethic in others, and always sought to share his knowledge with those who would work alongside him. He loved the outdoors. Camping, especially near a stream or brook, was a favorite pastime for him. He loved gathering with others around a campfire, singing classic country songs, while others played guitar and sang along. He took great pride in his yard and garden. Stopping by the house often meant leaving with something from the garden he tended so diligently. He loved to be with family, especially when he could visit with his grandchildren. He delighted in being “Pop Pop” to four great-grandchildren. A true cowboy at heart, Layne was a consistently no-nonsense man. He was never afraid to speak his mind. Though his exterior was rough sometimes, his love of the people around him was always apparent. He was always the first to show up ready to serve. He liked to give out a good ribbing, but he was never above laughing at himself when the tables were turned. Layne shared a special bond with his beloved nephews, with whom he formed a unique and cherished connection. Their camaraderie was akin to a father-son relationship, and Layne held a special place in his heart for them. Their closeness was a testament to the love and friendship that defined Layne's family relationships. In his final years, even a weakened heart didn’t stop him from helping others in his neighborhood. He was fond of checking in on his neighbors, delivering food and generally helping where he could. He passed shortly after heart surgery, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Doris (Boyd) Openshaw, Roger (Jackie) Dalton, Robert Lynn (Nancy) Dalton, Karen (Kent) Coates, Ina Lou (Merrill) Johnson, and Debra (Ray) Parsons. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda, his children, Angie (Matt) Dorenbosch and Chame (Lisa) Dalton, his grandchildren, Dalton Candalot, Dylan Candalot, Niesje Dorenbosch, Jayden (Marie) Dorenbosch, Stephanie (Nate) Davis, Darby Dalton, Connor Dalton, Archer Dalton, and Eily Grace Dalton, his great-grandchildren, Brooks, Vera, McCoy, Madison, his brother Ted Dalton His family has decided that his burial urn will be placed in the yard he loved to spend time in all these years. A celebration of life event will happen at the home of his daughter, Angie Dorenbosch, Saturday October 28th. He was a loving Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle, and Gramps - we love you with all our hearts. You lived a full life, but you were still gone too soon. We will all miss you.