Dennis James Lierd

Golden Valley, AZ- Dennis James Lierd "Hippie", on January 19, 2025 at age 78, he took his last Earthly ride passing peacefully at his home surrounded by those he loved. He was born to Robert Lierd and Hannah Crandall Lierd on December 27, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in January 1965 where he served our country proudly for 4 years. During the time of his service he met Ann Michelle Reagan and they married September 11,1965. They were blessed with 2 children while serving. At the end of his military service, Dennis and Ann were looking for change, and the road led them to Hanksville. He rolled into Hanksville Utah

riding his stretched Harley in1972 and never looked back. After arriving in Hanksville Dennis worked a variety of jobs, trying his hand on an oil rig and mining for uranium, coal and gold. In 1975, during this time of finding his passion they moved to Caineville. His work life also included time at the Hanksville UDOT shed, Capitol Reef National Park and he even helped his son build the auditorium at Wayne High School. They were blessed with 4 more children while in Caineville.

Dennis was always busy and found his passion working for himself which led to the establishment of the Luna Mesa where many friends often gathered. He loved telling stories,sharing his knowledge of the area, visiting with people from around the world and maybe even sharing an experience about some aliens while his visitors enjoyed a home cooked "Aztec Taco" . During this time he also had the opportunity to work on the set of a few movies that were filmed in the area.

Dennis loved being with his family, and he spent countless hours with them camping, hunting, boating, traveling to Mexico and growing a beautiful garden. One of his favorite pastimes was riding his Harley with the wind blowing in his face.

In 1999 Dennis and Ann divorced and he moved to Teasdale. He then married Gayle Darnton in 2001 and moved to Golden Valley AZ in 2002. They spent a lot of time burning up the road on

his Harley, taking road trips to many locations and visiting family & friends. In his later years he spent much of his time on the golf course with friends and especially loved hitting balls with his

boys and grandsons every chance he could. He even figured out a way to combine two of his favorite activities by strapping his clubs to the Harley and heading out for a round of golf. Dad,

you will be missed by so many.

Dennis is survived by his wife Gayle Lierd, his brother Gary (Kathy) Lierd of Ogden his children Chylene (Curtis) Whipple of Hanksville, Dennis (Jodie) Lierd of Mapleton, Brandy (Corey) Elgan of Tremonton, Patrick (Kate) Lierd of Salt Lake, Chevaun (Dirk) Black of Bridgland, and Cheralyn (Dan) Thatcher of Hanksville, 27 grandchildren & 18 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by; His parents, 3 grandchildren Trista Whipple, Landon Whipple & Lillian Thatcher, a nephew Blair Lierd.

A graveside with Military honors will be held at the Hanksville Cemetery at 11am on April 19, 2025. Following the service there will be a Celebration of Life held at 85 West Rookie LN., Hanksville, Utah.