Mary J. Mower Dyches, 74, passed away peacefully on Jan. 14, 2022.
She was born on Aug. 11, 1947 in Ogden. She was the daughter of Lee and Jean Mower of Fairview, Utah. She married the love of her life, Sheran (Jug) Dyches, on Sept. 10, 1965 in the Manti Temple.
Mary was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. She worked as the lunch lady for the Spring City Elementary School for many years. Later in her life she worked at the Sanpete County Treasurer’s office, where she loved to help those in the county.
She loved gardening, canning food from her garden, sewing, quilting, going for long drives with her husband, and camping at Fairview Lakes with her family. She loved the holidays and spending time with her family. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were the light of her life.
Mary is survived by her husband, Sheran (Jug) Delon Dyches; six children, Angela Ivory of Billings, Montana; Stacy Mitchell (Dan) of Stratford, Connecticut; Neda Pyper (Steve) of Manti; Bradley Dyches (Lindsay) of Springville; Dallin Dyches of Alpine, Wyoming; and Garrett Dyches (Laura) of Spanish Fork; her brother, Richard Mower (Norene) of Arizona; and 27 grandchildren and l7 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Jeanette Mower; brother, Jeff Mower; and grandson, Kyle Ivory.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. in the Spring City 1st Ward Chapel (900 North State) with a viewing from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to services at the church. Interment in the Spring City Cemetery. Online condolences at rasmussenmortuary.com.
