Elsie Kay Dyches

            Elsie Kay Dyches, 77, of Moroni, passed away July 18, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.

            She was born March 7, 1941 in Fairview, to Caleb T. and Rachel Blackham Hartley. She married Bernell R. “Boone” Dyches on July 1, 1959 in Fairview. They were married 56 years and raised four children.

            Kay always loved to be around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, spending time on the desert while her family sheared sheep, cutting wood, playing bingo and watching ball games. She excelled in gardening and taking care of her goats. She loved and had a positive impact on all who were blessed to be part of her life.          She is survived by her children: Tammy Thompson, Ogden; Scott (Diane) Dyches, Moroni; Allison Boudreaux, Moroni; Jarred (Christina) Dyches, Moroni; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; siblings: Norma Gean (Bill) Alston, Washington; Ellis Hartley, Provo; Bob (June) Hartley, Ely, Nevada and Dorene Sperry, Provo.

            Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bernell Dyches, sister; Linda Goforth Seethaler; sister-in-law, Esther Dyches; son-in-law, Bart Thompson; niece, Shelly Dyches; nephew, Cody Dyches; great-nephews, Colton Dyches and Mason Dyches Burnside.

            Graveside services were held Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the Moroni City Cemetery at 11 a.m. Online condolences at www.rasmussenmortuary.com.