Mayor David "Ted" Eyre Obituary (1946 - 2017)

David Ted Eyre, beloved husband, father, brother, son and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Murray, Utah, surrounded by his loving family on August 25, 2017. He was 71 years old. Born August 14, 1946, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Trulan Orlando Eyre and Louis Catherine Allen Eyre, the youngest of four children. Ted grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, graduating from Cheyenne East High School. He attended Brigham Young University and San Bernardino Valley College, where he received his degree in Aviation Science. Ted had many passions. His zeal for life was infectious. Two of his greatest passions in life were aviation and people. Both guided him to achieve all of his accomplishments. After enlisting in the U.S. Army, Ted served a tour in Vietnam where he flew a U-21 Ute transport aircraft in the aviation division of the Signal Corps. While attending flight school in Northern California, he met Ruth Peters and fell in love with his sweetheart. Together they built a life of love and support for each other, which would include a 40-year marriage and raising four children. Ted followed his childhood passion for aviation by becoming an airline pilot for both Western and Delta Airlines. He excelled as a pilot, holding the position of captain for many years before retiring after a 30-year career. Ted’s zeal for life continued after the airlines, first by accepting the call to serve as bishop of the Meadows Ward of the Murray Utah South Stake, a calling he loved deeply because of the people he served. His humility and dedication to serving others made him approachable and beloved by his congregation. On January 7, 2014, Ted was elected by the people of Murray City to become their mayor. Ted’s love for the city, its heritage, people and future lead him to become one of its most beloved servants. His impact on the city of Murray both publicly and privately will always be felt. Ted loved all aspects of civic life. His love for the city employees and the Murray residents made him a joy to work with. His humor made him authentic and his dedication to true progress made him an effective leader. Ted was a story teller. Every day was an experience to be with him. Each day when dropping his children off at school he would always say, “Remember, don’t have a good day, have a great day! I love you.” Friendships came so easy to Ted; it seems everyone he met immediately become a close friend. He was a father to us all, a hero to his family and will always be missed. The knowledge that he is now with his Father in Heaven and other loved ones reassures us all that we will be together again. We love you, dear father and friend. Ted is survived by his wife, Ruth; their four children, David (Brandy) Eyre, Shellie Eyre, Amanda (Adam) Faraone and Edward (Rachel) Eyre; five grandchildren, Isabella, Grace, Harper, Maddy and Mckayla; one great grandchild, Kai; brother, Gary (Suellan) Eyre; sisters, Janie (Jack) Romick and Naomi (Doug) Lockheart; and everyone who knew him. The Eyre family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and CNS Hospice Care for their unwavering service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation. A funeral service will be held at the Murray South Stake Center, 5735 S. Fashion Blvd., Murray, Utah, on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Friends and family may call on Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and on Thursday, from 9:00-10:15 a.m., both at the church. Interment will follow immediately at the Murray City Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.jenkins-soffe.com.