Ronald Gregory Hyde

1949 – 2024

Ronald Gregory Hyde passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29 in his home in Orem, Utah surrounded by the warmth and support of his loving family. He was 94. Ron is survived by his wife Mary Helen, and his five children, Kerrie Summerhays (spouse Brent), Nathan Hyde (spouse Michelle), Catherine Stambaugh (spouse Kevin), Paul Hyde (spouse Amy), and Amy Santiago (spouse Larry). He is also survived by 24 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren.

Ron was born May 2, 1929, in Pocatello Idaho and lived there until 1933 when he moved to Rupert, Idaho. He graduated from Rupert High School in 1947 and entered Brigham Young University that fall. Ron later graduated from The University of Idaho in 1951 and then completed his master’s degree at Brigham Young University.

He married the love of his life, Mary Helen Frampton on December 12, 1956, in the Salt Lake Temple where they were sealed by Elder Adam S. Bennion.

Ron began his impressive career at BYU in 1958 as the first full-time BYU Alumni Fund Director and was employed by BYU until he retired as Advancement Vice President in 1994. Ron received several acclaimed awards including the Rex E Lee President’s medal, award for service to the university, and The Brigham Young University Advancement Awards, renamed The Ron Hyde Advancement Awards. He was respected and admired by his colleagues and left an indelible mark on the University.

Ron held a number of positions and callings within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served a mission in the Eastern States Mission in 1954 and began service as President of the England Birmingham Mission in July 1978. He was set apart as Mission President by Elder Ezra Taft Benson. Ron earned the love, respect and admiration of his missionaries, many of whom he stayed in contact with until his death. He served as both a Bishop and Stake President twice, and as First Counselor in the Mount Timpanogos Temple Presidency. He later became a temple sealer where he had the great privilege to seal several of his grandchildren.

A viewing will be held at Walker Sanderson Funeral Home at 646 E 800 N Orem, UT on Thursday March 7 from 7:00-9:00pm. Funeral services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 545 S 800 E Orem, UT on Friday March 8 at 11:00am and prior to the funeral there will be another viewing at 10:00am.

His family wishes to express their gratitude to everyone who has loved and supported Ron throughout his life both personally and professionally. Ron was known for his sharp wit and incredible humor. His playful nature and sassy comebacks made everyone laugh out loud until his last days. He is missed and leaves behind a legacy that will long be remembered and admired.