Obituary: Edward Deloy Maryon

Edward Deloy Maryon 1931 ~ 2005 Edward Deloy Maryon, 73, passed away March 9, 2005 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Born April 5, 1931 to Edward Baker and Helen Sorenson Maryon, oldest of three children. He grew up in Salt Lake City, graduated from East High in 1948 and received a BFA from the U of U, 1952. Ed served in the Army at Fort Ord, CA, 1952-54. Married Patricia Anne Bushman in 1953 (later divorced). Married Judy Kurtz (1985). Ed received an MFA from the U of U in 1956 and began teaching art, 1957. He was appointed Chair of the U's Art Department (1962), Acting Dean of the College of Fine Arts (1964), and Dean of the college (1966), serving in this position until 1981. He taught full-time until his retirement (1991). He particularly enjoyed teaching an annual watercolor workshop in Monterey, CA for over 30 years. Ed's influence as father, husband, teacher and friend was profound. He had an uncommon ability to see and create beauty in his paintings, homes and gardens, and shared that talent unselfishly. His gentle style, dry wit and generous nature endeared him to many, including his physicians and caregivers. A thank you to all and at the U of U, VA Nursing Home and Hearts for Hospice who provided loving attention. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sisters, Joyleen Smith (Doug) and Gaylo Merrill (Rulon); children, Annie Brewer (John), Ed Maryon, Beth Whittaker (Mark), Dan Maryon (Dorothy), Don Maryon, Kris Harvey (Ian), Robin Johnson (Andrew), and Jane Harvey (Nephi); step-children, Ken Kurtz (Carrie) and Kathy Nichols (Cary); and 27 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Ian Maryon Brewer. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 14, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. in the Union Fort 4th Ward Chapel, 6710 S. 1300 E., Midvale. Friends may call Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Mountain View Mortuary, 3115 E. 7800 S. (Bengal Blvd.), Salt Lake City and at the church on Monday from 10-11 a.m. Interment, Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Parkinson's Disease Assn, 30 N. 1900 E., Room 228, SLC, UT 84132, or to ERDC, U of U Health Sciences Center.