Dean L. Myler
Dean L. Myler, 72 of Mackay, Idaho died peacefully in his home on October 11, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Pocatello, Idaho to John and Vonda (Price) Myler. Dean was a brother to Gordon (Jackie), Don (Nancy), Steve (Karen), and Carol (Kevin Beebe). Dean married Kathie Lynette Olson on July 5, 1969 and together they raised 7 sons: Cary (Tirsa), Aaron (Sally), Darryl (Kristen), Jeff (Tracy), Wes (Ariela), Scott (April), and Kent.
Dean was a longtime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served faithfully in many different positions in the church over the years. Dad worked in many jobs during his life, including Simplot, INL, carpenter, contractor, and janitor before going to college in his late 30s to get a bachelor’s degree in vocational rehabilitation. He then worked as a Facilities Manager for the Church for 18 years. After retirement, they moved back to Idaho where they
designed and built their own home near Mackay, Idaho and lived for 12 years where they celebrated
their 55 th wedding anniversary. Dean and Kathie were best friends and together they raised 7 boys with
the principals of love, hard work, service, and prayer.
Dean was accomplished at everything he tried, including photography, woodworking, athletics, gardening, inventions, catching mice and the list goes on. Dean could do anything that he put his mind to, and he did it all well. He took great joy in making things in his shop and giving them away. Dean was a disciple of Jesus Christ and shared his testimony of
the atonement often. He had a gift of making friends with everyone that he met.
Dean and Kathie have 20 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother Gordon, sons Darryl and Kent, and daughter in law Kristen.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 531 E. Spruce Street, Mackay, ID. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. A private family burial will be held following the luncheon at the church at the Chilly Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Arco. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest doing as Dean would do, “Go Make a Friend”.
For those not able to attend the service the church has provided a broadcast link. http://broadcasts.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Go to event code and enter in code 478454.
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Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 531 E. Spruce Street, Mackay, ID. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the services at the church. A private family burial will be held following the luncheon at the church at the Chilly Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Arco. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest doing as Dean would do, “Go Make a Friend”.
For those not able to attend the service the church has provided a broadcast link. http://broadcasts.churchofjesuschrist.org/ Go to event code and enter in code 478454.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dean. May the Lord support your family at this time of grief. Lloyd Marley
We love Dean so much. Sending prayers and love to the Myler family!
Good memories growing up neighbors. Then having kids the same age. I send my love
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A great man and family. Our family condolences to the Myler family.
I just learned to day of the Passing of Dean. I worked with Dean for years when he was the ROSEBURG FM.
I lost touch of Dean we he moved back to Idaho. He was a very special guy always a smile. The only time I saw him not smile was for a small bit when someone stole his camera at the fm office. It was short lived.
The next time I saw Dean he had taken two medicine vials glued them to gather with sand. One side was wine the other was whimper. Do I have to say more.
My heart and prayers for the family
I just heard of Dean’s passing today. I so enjoyed working with him when he was in Roseburg Oregon. We became fast friends. I admired his warmth, kindness and smile. My condolences to the Myler family, and especially Kathie.