Dean Gerald Daley, age 69, passed away at home on June 12th, 2025, of natural causes. He was born on April 24th, 1956, in Payson, Utah, to David G. and Mary Lou Braithwaite Daley.
He graduated from Payson High School in 1974 and later married Jean Wilson on January 19th, 1979, in Payson, Utah. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Provo, Utah temple on January 16, 1982. Their marriage was blessed with four children: Travis, Daun, Terra, and Riley.
Dad started his career as a land surveyor working with his dad at Daley & Associates Construction Surveying. They worked on countless transportation projects throughout the western United States, IPP Power Plant, Kennecott Copper, and Newmont & Barrick gold & silver mines in Nevada, to name a few. Dad also played an active role in Action Pump, owned by his uncle LeRoy Daley, servicing water wells in mostly Utah County.
Dad was a member of the Payson Gladstan Men’s Golf Association for many years. He also held many callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as Young Men’s President, Sunday school teacher, Ward Mission Leader in Spring Creek, Nevada, Elders Quorum, faithful home teacher, and as a Seventy.
He is survived by wife, Jean Daley, children: Travis (Moné) Daley, Daun (Shawn) Sorensen, and Riley Daley, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of his siblings, Denise (Tad) Kehl, Darlene (Dennis) Carlisle, Brad (Wyn) Daley, Tracey (Rob) Mullen, Brent (Megan) Daley, inlaws, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents, father in law, and his sweet daughter, Terra.
A celebration of Dad’s life open to all family and friends will be held on Saturday, June 28th, 2025, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am in the cultural hall of the LDS Church, located at 902 W 400 N, Payson, UT. A private graveside with his immediate family will be held after.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to our mom, Jean Daley.
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hanks says
June 19, 2025 at 4:53 pmthat smile ,i never seen him without it ,i am still picking up golf balls from the fields, i still think he was trying to hit me
he was a great man freind and young mens leader
there is no replacing him
Bruce Gordon says
June 20, 2025 at 2:45 amI have many fond memories of Deano.My wife and I played couples golf with Dean and Jean.But probably my favorite memories were the men’s golf trips down south with Cliff,Bobbie Dean and myself.There was never a dull moment with Dean around.Rest in peace my friend and God be with Jean and the family.
Amy says
June 20, 2025 at 10:43 pmI also remember Uncle Dean’s smile, and I loved his nickname for me- Pie:) He also made great salsa, and he and aunt Jean were kind enough to let me spend time at their house as a kid and teen. I love you uncle Dean, I’m happy you’re having wonderful reunions right now.🤍
John Nielsen says
June 21, 2025 at 2:42 pmMi Compadre- many good memories. Deano was such an easy person to be around. Best to his family.
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