Dallas Henry Buckway
November 2, 1937 — September 29, 2024
Dallas Henry Buckway was called home to our loving Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the age of 86, to serve his next mission. He was born on November 2, 1937, in Ogden, Utah, to Verba and Hendrick Buckway. He married his sweetheart Carol Ann Thompson on September 14, 1960, just three weeks after he returned from his mission.
He devoted his life to loving, honoring and serving God, Jesus Christ, his sweetheart Carol, his children, and all of his extended family, friends and neighbors. As a Disciple of Jesus Christ, he chose to serve as a missionary for his whole life long. He was called to serve three missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. First, he served a two-and-a-half-year mission in the Netherlands, while Carol waited for him to return. Later, he served several other missions with Carol. He served in the Texas, Houston Mission, the Alaska, Ketchikan Mission, and the Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission. He served honorably in many callings in the church throughout his lifetime. He loved going to the House of The Lord each week even up to the last few weeks of his life. He was always searching for “the one” that was struggling in life, and created ways to help them get back on their feet. He served as a Counselor at the Weber County Jail and the Utah State Prison, helping many men come unto Christ and establish a life after they were released back into society. He adored his sweetheart Carol. Their favorite song is, “Could I Have this Dance for the Rest of My Life.” We all know how much they loved to dance together. She is the love of his life. He loves her with a love that endureth forever. He always honored, protected, and provided for her.
A granddaughter said: “One of my favorite things was to watch the way he loved my grandma. He was larger than life, and stubborn as could be, but man did he love her with the most gentle nature. He taught me to serve others, no matter what their story is.” One grandson said: “He was joyful and full of life. His life is one of the greatest stories of overcoming adversity and challenges. He was filled with gratitude and love.” Another said: “Grandpa was a beacon of joy in every room he walked in. He was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief, and yet he chose faith, hope and joy to be his standard bearer in life.” Another said: “He taught me that every person that you meet, has a piece of God in them, and that is who you talk to, but make sure they see Him in you first! That joy does not choose you, you have to choose joy and keep choosing joy every day.” He seemed to always show up, when we needed him most. Some of his favorite sayings were: “Hold on to the good, throw out the bad, and bury it in the backyard,” “To get mad is human, to stay mad is of the Devil,” “Enjoy the journey,” “You’ve got to hold on, hold on to each other,” “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul,” by Ella Wheeler Wilcox and many, many more.
He was a great storyteller, loved country music, and the Tabernacle Choir. He loved playing tennis with his friends. He played tennis three times a week until he was 80 years old. As Santa Claus, he made many young girls and boys smile, with a twinkle in their eyes. He was honored to serve in the Utah State Legislature for eight years. He loved serving his country, fellowman, and his neighbor. He was an entrepreneur and started and managed many businesses. Some of these were: Dal’s Used Cars, Cozy Carpets, Carpet City, Americarpets of Ogden, Juice Tree of America, Real Estate Land Developer, General Contractor, Landlord, Home Investor, Fiberglass Manufacturing Company, Hawaiian Waterslides (which he franchised through many cities in the western United States), Spas from Atlantis, and founded Western America Trade College. He established seven floor covering stores throughout Utah, trained the new owners, and sold them to local businessmen.
Dear Dad, Grandpa, Great-grandpa, and Sweetheart,
We will carry on, pay it forward, and do all that you taught us. God be with you until we meet again.
Surviving is his wife, Carol Ann Buckway; son, Dallas H. Buckway, Jr. (Shirlene); son, Cory Buckway (Gina); son, Michael D. Buckway (Lorilin). Also surviving is one sister, Sandra Richardson. Preceding him in death were his mother, Verba Chloe Sessions; father, Hendrick Buckway; stepfather, Jack Colby; brother, Vernon Buckway; and sisters, Dolores Davis and Sharon Furniss.
We want to express our gratitude and thanks to Dr. Seth Lewis, Angie McLemore (granddaughter and nurse), and the team of caregivers from Enhabit Hospice, for their care and love for Dallas. We also want to thank all of our family, friends, and neighbors for your love and support, especially during the last few years of his life.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11 a.m. at the Canyon Crest Ward, 6350 South Combe Rd. Friends may visit with family on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd. and Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Uintah Cemetery.
In lieu of sending flowers, please donate to the General Missionary Fund or Humanitarian Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Condolences may be shared at: www.lindquistmortuary.com.