Dallas Dempsay

Dallas Dewaine Dempsay 1937-2011 Dallas Dewaine Dempsay age 74 of Boise died in his home on Monday, May 23, 2011 after a short illness. Dallas was born April 20, 1937 in Laurel, Nebr., to Floyd and Leona Dempsay. The eldest of four brothers, Dallas grew up in Rupert, Idaho and graduated from Rupert High School in 1955. That same year he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in July, 1959. On January 7, 1959 Dallas married Donnalyn Patterson. During their marriage they had two daughters, Dawn and Darrylin. In 1963 Dallas graduated from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Academy. During the course of his career he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science and Administration. He worked patrol, transportation, and in Court Services. After 21 years of fighting crime and criminals, he retired from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in September, 1984. In 1986 Dallas and Donnalyn divorced. Dallas moved back to Rupert in 1985. On April 8, 1989 Dallas married Terrie Shults. While living in Rupert, he was employed as a floor supervisor for Sun Valley Potatoes, and he worked in the capacity of Quality Control for 20/20 Produce. In 2001, Dallas and Terrie moved to Boise, Idaho. His passions included golf and reading. He also enjoyed visits with family and watching his grandson's baseball games. Dallas is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Terrie, his daughters Dawn Harrison (son-in-law Bob), Darrylin Dempsay, Sherrie Owen (son-in-law Eric), his grandchildren Arianna Fox (husband Matthew), Kristen Burke, Michael Burke, Cameron Owen, Hayden Owen and great-granddaughter Loralei Fox. Dallas is also survived by his brothers and their families, Robert and his wife Arlene Dempsay (Paul, Idaho) and nephews Alan and Gary Dempsay, Jerry and his wife Rose Dempsay (Ephrata, Wash.) and nephews Jerry II and Scott Dempsay, Jack and his wife Linda Dempsey (Aberdeen, Md.), niece Danita and nephew Jason Dempsey. A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held July 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at Grace Community Church, 100 N. Meridian, Rupert, Idaho, Travis Turner, officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Idaho Humane Society, 4775 Dorman Street, Boise, Idaho 83705 on behalf of Dallas Dempsay.