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Richard Dalrymple Obituary
A native son of Utah, Richard Dalrymple was born on May 14, 1935 in Moab. He grew up partly in the Four Corners Area -whose open country and "house of sky" remained a part of him for the rest of his life - and partly in Salt Lake City, where he attended East High School, and was proud to be a member of Tally Stevens' football team in 1952. He attended the University of Utah and U.C. Berkeley, where he amassed his degrees, honors and awards. He was a dedicated member of Pi Kappa Alpha. He was a Professor of English at Shasta College for forty years, from 1964 to 2004. After retiring, he conducted historical research on nineteenth and early twentieth century figures on the Colorado Plateau, including the storied life of his relative, Henry Goodman.
As a father, no man could have been prouder than he was of his beloved children: Jennifer Foster of Danville, CA and Rich Dalrymple of Chico, CA. As a doting grandfather, no one could have been more grateful to have been blessed with the grandchildren he was given: Henry and Jackson Dalrymple of Chico, and Riley, Gillian, and Fiona Foster of Danville. His children and his grandchildren were his bright stars and his most precious gifts. They were his life, his joy, his everything; he could not have loved them more.
Dick was fiercely proud of his Scots' heritage. He was a pigeon fancier extraordinaire and a lover of dogs, primarily his Irish wolfhounds, but also a yapping horde of five Cairn terriers. Anyone who shared his love for Arthur Conan Doyle, J.R.R. Tolkien, medieval literature, Charles Dickens or Alec Guinness instantly recognized a kindred spirit. He was a life-long, ferociously loyal fan of the University of Utah Utes. He was an enormously gifted teacher and the legacy of respect and affection he left in his students is indelible and will live on in those who had the good fortune to study with him. To say he will be sorely missed is not sufficient. He was indispensable to his family, his friends, and his colleagues. In the words of Shakespeare's Horatio, "[we] shall not look upon his like again."
Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 2:00, Pilgrim Church, 2850 Foothill Blvd., Redding, CA. 96001.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Dalrymple
P. S. Lee
April 20, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of a fascinating teacher, and so grateful to have studied with him. Mr. Dalrymple provided my first genuine introduction to academia, and did so with unforgettable wit and wisdom. His light still shines.
Susan Carroll
April 17, 2013
Dear Jennifer and Rich - I recently learned of your father's passing and am very saddened by it. Some people should live forever. He will be with many of us in our hearts for a very long time. I knew him as a teacher, as a friend, and as a mentor. His love of J.R.R. Tolkien made an everlasting impression on me and I can see him even now standing before us in his long, black commencement gown with a tall Gandalf hat, reading passages from the Lord of the Rings to us in our classroom. This one seems to fit just now ....
"The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say."
We have all lost a special man. My condolences to you and your families.
April 15, 2013
Dear family,
I played football at East High for 3 years with Dick. What great time and memories ! He had the biggest cleats on the team. No one was more enthusiastic than Dick. I will long cherish my memories of him.
Jim Kemp
St. Geo. UT
Marta Kurz
April 12, 2013
In 1984 Mr.Dalrymple showed me how to love learning. I've saved everything I wrote for him and when I reread it all I remember him and feel grateful that he was there when I needed to find my passion.
carol teitzel nunnelley
April 10, 2013
What a great teacher. We connect over our travels in the 4 corners area. He would also talk about his grandchild that was on campus at the lab school. He was a very interesting man and I enjoyed being in his class. Know that he was loved by many.
Jeff Herron
April 9, 2013
Jennifer and Rich - Your father was a truly unique, loving and generous man. Kari, the boys and I will miss him dearly. We considered him, not only a great friend, but an extension of our family. I'll miss my discussions with him about his children, grandchildren, dogs, and University of Utah athletics. His love for you all was certainly second to nothing. He was a great story-teller, and had a memory like a steel trap. He'd often share Utes sports history with me, recalling names and positions from as early as the Forties and Fifties. I'd like to think he's sitting knee-to-knee with Coach Rick Majerus right now talking Utes basketball. Rich, as we called him, will forever be in our hearts. Our condolences go out to you and your families.
Deb O'Neil
April 9, 2013
I had Mr. Dalrymple for English at Shasta College in 1984 I think it was. He was the classic "Mr. Chips" English Teacher. He was a very interesting man and I am glad I visited here today so that I could wish Mr. Dalrymple HAPPY TRAILS and I hope that you have peace in a restful slumber. Good Teachers never die, they live on in the hearts and minds of their students.
Hal Christiansen
April 9, 2013
The memory of early morning bag-pipe music is still strong after 53 years. You will live in our memory for as long as we last.
Wayne Russak
April 8, 2013
It has been a long time since English 1B at Shasta College and I am thankful that the instructor was Mr. Dalrymple, not because I learned a great deal as much as I met a very individual and unique person. Thank you, Mr. Dalrymple, for being one of those kind of people you never forget.
monty van slyke
April 6, 2013
" Do as I say. not as I do " said with humor, and your belief in the 'need' for the humanities, Mr. Dalrymple; are remembered. thank you for being a great english teacher.
Sherry Nicholas
April 6, 2013
I will always remember him for his love and devotion to his dogs. He treated them like children/family. I worked at Hilltop Vet for many years and Dick was a regular. He was always enlightening and pleasure to talk with. I loved the way he would quote literature as he spoke to you. I knew when I met him that he was quite character and I always enjoyed our conversations. What a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Monica Somers Baxter
April 6, 2013
I will always love and admire Dick as a teacher, mentor, and friend. He opened the doors of literature and adventure and beauty. He also helped me get the job at B. Dalton's Bookseller where I happily worked for years. He is in my heart forever.
Robyne Hartman
April 6, 2013
Dear Family of Mr. Dalryrmple, He was an outstanding teacher of the humanities at Shasta College. I so remember that crazy mustache. He inspired me to be a better person. I'm sorry for your loss. He will not be forgotten by many, many students.
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