Derall Lee Riley

Derall Lee Riley "Smoke" Our much beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, Derall Lee Riley, passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, February 22, 2005. He was born April 7, 1943 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to loving parents, Melba Louise Botero Riley and Derall Page Riley. He served in the LDS North German Mission and graduated from Brigham Young University where he met his sweetheart and eternal companion, Kathleen Arnold Riley. They were married June 6, 1966 in the Salt Lake Temple. Derall was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved the Savior, Jesus Christ. He found solace in reading the scriptures, listening to uplifting music and reading the Ensign magazine. He loved the issues with talks from General Conference and would catalog, on the computer, his favorite quotes. On the day he passed away we found it comforting to find his scriptures and the Ensign open on the dining room table. We rejoice that he is free from his mortal body so that he may again be in service to the Lord. Derall served faithfully in many callings throughout his life including Young Men's president, Stake High Councilor, Temple Worker and Bishop. He loved serving the people of the Bennion 14th Ward and enjoyed the sweet relationship he had with so many of you. We thank you for your tender kindness you have shown to Bishop Riley. Derall worked for many years in the insurance industry where he strived always to be honest and compassionate. He sacrificed much during his career so that his beloved family could stay in Utah close to their extended family. We appreciate his hard work and sacrifice in supporting his family and are thankful that he was able to retire in 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen, who loved him unconditionally. A more perfect wife for our dad couldn't be found. He is also survived by his mother, Melba Riley; brother, Fred (Sharyn) Riley; his children, Michelle (Dan) Pierce, Kristi Miller, Derall (Whitney) Riley, Heather (Derek) Crowther, Sherri (Tyler) Pearson and Holly (Brian) Gunnell; 13 grandchildren whom he adored: Amy, Tyler, Courtney, Derall, Haylie, Grayson, Ashley, Whitney, Talmage, Abby, Jared, Brenna and Page, plus three more due within a month that we're sure he is playing with right now. He is preceded in death by his father, Derall Page Riley and his in-laws, Read and Maidie Arnold. We know there was a joyful reunion in heaven. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 26, 2005, 10:30 a.m. at the Bennion 14th Ward Chapel, 6540 S. 2700 W. The family will receive friends at a viewing on Friday, 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 S. Redwood Rd and Sat. at the church, 9-10:00 a.m. prior to the service. Interment, Larkin Sunset Gardens. Dad, our tears and grief are for us because we are the ones left behind without your companionship. We also rejoice that you are now free of the body that brought you so much pain and proud that you endured valiantly to the end. We will miss your bear hugs, soft shoulder to cry on and listening ear. Thank you for your example, we love you so much and know that you loved us.