Marion Leroy “Bugs” Dalene––husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa––passed away at home in Riverton, UT on November 25, 2023, surrounded by family.
Marion was born on September 21, 1934 in Thermopolis, WY to his parents Lester Dalene and Jeannette Campbell. He grew up in Grass Creek, WY with his brother Daniel. He also had two older brothers, Edward, and William, but both passed away as infants.
He met his wife of 69 years, Sandra Dalene, in Lovell, WY. After months of only seeing each other on weekends, the two decided to forgo the long commute between them and get married. Soon after their marriage, Marion and Sandra started their family while he continued working in the oil industry, and they were able to travel around the country over the course of his career. After his retirement, he moved to Utah to be closer to family.
Marion accomplished many things during his life, but his pride and joy was always his family. His stalwart dedication to his Heavenly Father and devoted service to others were the essence of his character. Many knew him as a bishop, a stake president, and a sealer. He served as a sealer in the Oklahoma City, Jordan River, and Oquirrh Mountain temples. He loved helping others and never hesitated to lift those around him in whatever way possible.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lester John Dalene, Jeannette Subeth Campbell, his siblings Edward Dalene, twin brothers Daniel and William Dalene, his son-in-law Brett Aikele, and his daughter-in-law Holly Mayberry Dalene.
He is survived by his wife Sandra, his children Ron Dalene (Joyce), Jack Dalene (Barbara), Susan Aikele Hampton, and Debbie McDonald (Peter), his foster daughter Marci Clarke, his 18 grandchildren, and his 35 great-grandchildren, all of whom miss him dearly.
A viewing service will be held for Marion on December 1, 2023 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Broomhead Funeral Home located at 12590 S. 2200 W Riverton, UT 84065. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with a viewing 1 hour prior from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse located at 13434 S Hawthorne Way Riverton, UT 84065.
The interment will take place at the Riverton Cemetery located at 1500 W 13200 S Riverton, UT 84065 directly after the funeral service.
To watch the services live: https://youtu.be/TKwpfbiIC2Q
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