Darold Edwin Galloway

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, Darold Edwin Galloway, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the family he spent his life building.

Born in Logan, Utah, on February 26, 1935, to Charles Wesley Galloway and Florence Lane Austin, Darold was the youngest of five children. He grew up with a treasure trove of funny stories from his youth, which he shared throughout his life. At age 17, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Korea, Hawaii, and Japan. He was deeply proud of his military service—often jokingly reminding people that he helped win the Korean War—and he delighted family by still counting in Japanese decades later.

On June 12, 1958, Darold married his sweetheart, Bonnie Jean Lyons, in the Salt Lake Temple. Together, they built a legacy of love that includes six children, 19 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.

A tireless provider, Dad worked several jobs before he and Mom founded Sunplay Swimming Pools. For 35 years, they grew a successful business that became a family affair; as soon as their sons, Randy and Craig, were old enough to hold a shovel, they were by his side building pools and creating backyards where families would make memories for generations. They also owned and operated the Four Seasons Swim School for several years. When he wasn't working, Dad found his greatest joy outdoors, especially deer hunting with his sons.

Dad was a man who could never sit still. He was a perpetual builder, always juggling projects like home additions or constructing their beautiful home in Uintah; his family finds comfort knowing he is now busy preparing "Mom’s mansion on high." He and Mom were seasoned world travelers, but their most meaningful journey was returning to Korea, where they were honored by the Korean government on the 60th anniversary of the peace treaty.

A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dad served in many capacities, including as a Branch President—a calling he truly loved. He and Mom also served a proselyting mission to Lansing, Michigan, were service missionaries at the St. George cannery, and served in the St. George Temple.

Dad was a man of many passions. He was a meticulous collector of stamps (filling over 100 albums) and coins, but he was perhaps best known for his "modge-podge" puzzles. When they lived in St. George, he ran out of wall space and eventually had over 150 puzzles displayed on the ceiling. Even in his final days, his love for puzzles never waned.

Though the last few years brought the challenges of dementia, Dad's quick wit never left him. He continued to make everyone smile and laugh, proving that his spirit was stronger than his illness. He will be deeply missed for his humor, his devotion, and his famous love of ice cream and root beer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Bonnie; his children, Randy (Patty), Craig (Maria), Wendy, Vivian Miyahara (Jerry), Linda Watts (Jeff), and Angela “Snookies” Popa (Kevin); as well as his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family expresses their heartfelt gratitude to their friends and branch members for their love and support. Special thanks to the staff and residents of Whisper Cove Assisted Living and the team at Canyon Hospice—especially Carly—for their exceptional kindness and expertise.

Family and friends may visit Thursday April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Kaysville Mortuary, 400 N. Main Street, Kaysville, Utah. Graveside Services will be held Friday April 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Lindquist’s Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Rd., Ogden, Utah

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you take your own family out for ice cream and root beer in Darold's memory and share a few jokes. As Dad would always say when it was time to part: “Keep your head down and your powder dry.”

Till we meet again.