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1925

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2018

Dayton Hyde Obituary

Dayton Ogden "Hawk" Hyde Sr., was born March 25, 1925, to Rhoda Mott Williams and Frederick Walton Hyde II in Marquette, Mich. He died Dec. 22, 2018, at Yamsi Ranch, Chiloquin, Ore., with family at his side.

He leaves behind Dayton and Sally Hyde of Sisters, Ore., Ginny Jayne of Chiloquin, John and Jerri Hyde, Yamsi Ranch, Chiloquin, and Taylor and Becky Hyde of Beatty, Paisley and Brothers, Ore., and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and special friend Susan Watt, the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, South Dakota.

Including his parents, Hyde was preceded in death by a brother, Frederick William "Ted" Hyde III; sister. Elizabeth "Liza" Barton Meyer; spouse, Gerda Virginia Isenberg Hyde; daughter, Marsha Gerda Hyde Tschosick, and great-uncle, Dayton Ogden "Buck" Williams.

The family said no services are planned.

Memorial donations can be made to the Hyde Family Scholarship fund at Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, or to the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary, care of Susan Watt, P.O. Box 932, Hot Springs, S.D. 57747.

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Published by Herald And News on Dec. 30, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Dayton Hyde

29 Entries

Nina Findlay

November 11, 2023

And to your Creator you return. Blessed be

Cherise A. Arthur

September 30, 2023

I did not know him but recently saw a story about him and he lived his life during difficult times but made it a good like by saving wild mustangs. I appreciate his efforts. He seems like he was a true cowboy in every sense of the word.

marcelo soria

January 7, 2023

rest in peace , great man !!

Lisa Colletti

December 24, 2022

A group of sand hill cranes has taken up permanent residency in. Barefoot Bay.FL. They are attracted to lawn decorations and will carry a conversation with you. I enjoyed Mr. Hyde´s book immensely. rest in peace

Robert E Kibler

June 17, 2020

Never even heard of this great man until watching a special on him this evening.Throughly moved and sad at not bring able to ever meet him.He sees I'm sure ,and for what its worth to his family I too now miss him.

Lisa Colletti

November 27, 2019

GREAT MAN! GREAT BOOKS. A LIFE WELL LIVED.

Marybeth Jarubas

November 26, 2019

My daughter and I went to South Dakota to visit the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary in July of 2015. I was completely overcome with the beauty of this place. I have not been the same since returning back to Ohio. I got to meet Mr. O'Hyde while visiting and had him sign my book. He was so gracious and simply said can't sign so fast at my age anymore. I could only thank him for what he has done for these wild ones and so much more. He was one of the special ones and will be missed!

Patricia Solari

June 6, 2019

My husband and I had the privilege of visiting The Wild Horse Sanctuary a few years ago. We had a wonderful tour and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We didn't get to meet Dayton Hyde, but last night we watched the first half of his movie biography. Just now, I said to my husband, I'm going to look him up.
Damn! We didn't know he had passed.
He was such a charming man. We were especially touched by his story about Alfred Noyes who was himself touched by young Dayton's knowledge of birds. As an old English teacher, I was always happy to offer "The Highwayman" to my students.

Lisa Colletti

April 25, 2019

I have just spent all night reading Sandy and I have to say its the best book I have ever read. This man had a huge heart and I am so sorry he is gone. Bless you his family. Great writer. Great spirit. A hero in my book. Like him, I take care of wildlife for many years. It has enriched my life.

Natasha Moore

March 10, 2019

I read His book
The Pastures Of Beyond
It is now in My top 5 favorite books that I have read. I have now started a search for his other books.
There should be more of if any of his stories published.
His humble writing is such a change from this rough and tough world.
He now waits and Lives In GOD's great Pasture with glory and rest In Our Father in Heaven and His most beautiful creation THE HORSE.....

ilse hoyle

February 26, 2019

I didn't know him, but after reading one of his books I was hooked. I wish I could have met him. His literature has emotion without sentimentality, and understands the essence of the joy of being. I will never forget his love for coyotes, especially Coy. I think Dayton Hyde is reunited with his animal friends in another sphere. I hope so. I would like to join all of them one day.

Mike Kilroy

February 20, 2019

Dayton Hyde was a great and a good man. Wish I would have met him.

Andrea Abernethy

February 11, 2019

In the 1970's I lived in Klamath Falls and worked for PNB. I fell in love with Daytons writings on Coyote's and to teach others the value of the Coyote. Even today I stop and watch the trickster do his work keeping the ground critters in check. I think if it had not been for Dayton and the writing's on the coyote all the levies around Klamath Lake would have washed away years ago, they are a necessary nuisance and get a bad rap. Over the last 12 years I have followed the Daily Coyote and think of Dayton and his love of the wild. He gave us a treasure in his writing's, I have them all even the Last Free Man, and the last video of him with the wild horses. His passing saddens me we have lost a treasure and a great humanitarian, a builder of Dam's and the love of all that is wild.

WINONA PRANGHOFER

January 21, 2019

Ginny, Sorry to hear the loss of your father. You are in my prayers and thoughts.

January 4, 2019

I'm so sorry for your loss. As you remember your love one, may your treasured memories and Almighty God bring peace and comfort to your broken hearts. (Psalm 147:3)

Jean Turnmire

January 2, 2019

My deepest sympathy to the family in Oregon and Susan and the legions of friends and co-workers at the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary on the loss of Dayton, a true horseman, horse lover, visionary', author, and friend.
Our wild horses have lost a great champion, but I know that Susan will carry on his cherished work and continue to preserve and protect America's Living Legends.
My four summers helping at IRAM and wonderful visits since have always been enriched by time spent learning from Dayton. He opened my eyes to the Importance of family ties for wild horse bands. Most people never see interactions of entire bands or herds of horses. His wisdom and legacy will live on in the beautiful bend of the Cheyenne River.
Thank you, Dayton.

Marilou Diamond

January 2, 2019

This wonderful man worked and fought so hard for so many years to make his dreams and visions come true, for all these hundreds of forever free wild mustangs, for all of us horse and land lovers to realize this along side of Dayton's dreams. He found a way for us all to come there, or see the photos and to help the horses. He had such a way with words, and his books and articles have opened the doors for us to feel like we have been living his visions for the present and futures of these magnificent animals. I"m sure we will all miss him very much, and are grateful that he has provided a way for it to all continue. But we can be certain that God has provided him with a huge range, free horses, and Happy Trails in heaven for such a wonderful person ! Love you, Dayton.

Janice M

January 2, 2019

My deepest condolences to his family and his love ones . We were just at the sanctuary in October and plan to make this a repeated trip for future generations in our family. God bless him and his vision .

Shelly Wade

January 1, 2019

So very sorry to read this. The wild horse champion was a great man. Fighting to keep mustangs wild a noble cause. My hero! Peace be with you, Go with God.

LuAnn BRENNO

January 1, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Dayton's family, Susan, and the rest of the Sanctuary staff. I only met him twice while visiting the Sanctuary but his love of the wild horses and the land came through loud and clear. He leaves a legacy that will never be forgotten as the wild horses thrive in the Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary that he created.

January 1, 2019

I am deeply sorry for your family loss. May your hearts find comfort in Gods beautiful promises for the future. John 6:40

DEBORAH STAMPS

December 31, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Dayton will be greatly missed, but his wonderful work, his legacy, will continue. God Bless and Comfort You Always.

December 31, 2018

"He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much". (Anonymous)

Truly, a life well lived...I am inspired and touched by the extraordinary level of Mr. Hyde's wonderful adventurous & exciting life accompanied by his caring, doing and giving. What a grand legacy he has given to us of America's great heritage, our wild horses, in which he dedicated his life and resources to protect in his later years. Thank you Mr. Hyde as you continue to ride the trails and rodeos in heaven and thank you to Susan, your family, friends, volunteers and staff at your beautiful Black Hills Wild Horse Sanctuary as you and the horses have all touched my life. You are in my prayers and my heart.
Kate Mabry

Lilias Jarding

December 31, 2018

Thanks for being a steward of the land and a great ally in the fight against uranium mining in the Black Hills.

Patty and Ted Ebert Elliott Stanley

December 31, 2018

I was one of the first people Dayton meet when he moved to Hot Springs, used to come for Holiday meals, we remained good friends and was able to go see him and visit before we headed south for the winter. Dayton would always tell people "This is my oldest friend" and I would put my hand on my hip and say "Dayton, I'm not that old" and we would laugh. Sure going to miss you my Friend Love from Patty and Ted

Charlie Summers

December 31, 2018

May your trails always be sunny and smooth. We will all miss you terribly!

December 30, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time please read John 6:40

December 30, 2018

May Almighty God and his son Jesus Christ bless and comfort your family in this time of sorrow. John 17:3

December 30, 2018

My condolences to the family so sorry for your loss The God of comfort promises hope for our dear loved ones who have passed away because they are precious in his eyes Psalm 116:15

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