Darrell Cecil Alvey, age 72, died in his sleep at his home in Enoch, Utah on December 30, 2021. Darrell was born to Cecil A. and Alice (Lloyd) Alvey on April 13, 1949, in Price, Utah. He was raised in Boulder, Utah. As a youngster he loved to roam and hike the outdoors, climb the slick rock ledges, hunt for arrowheads, play trucks in the dirt, fish with a willow pole and hunt. Darrell attended Boulder Elementary through 6th grade. Boulder students were bussed to Escalante High School for grades 7th through 12th.

Upon graduating in 1967, he was drafted into the US Army where he served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in September 1970. Upon returning home he worked on the M-L Ranch while trying to adjust to civilian life. He married Danna Lyman on November 10, 1973.They attended Utah Technical College in Provo, Utah where Darrell earned his two-year welding certification. His welding projects were displayed as an example for incoming students. Darrell was a hard worker and provided for his family. He worked for the U.S. Forest Services on the Dixie National Forest before moving to Cedar City where he owned a painting business for several years, then worked at Zion National Park on the maintenance and trail crew until his retirement. He was very particular and took pride in the fences and trails he built. Darrell enjoyed fishing, hunting, and hiking. He always had a hand made bow and arrows, or sling shot for the grandkids. He was a solitary man who found solace and comfort in the mountains, and with his dogs.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Alice and Cecil Alvey and sister, Kathleen Hope Winter. He is survived by Danna, his wife of 48 years, daughter Alisa Marie Alvey (Spanish Fork), sons Christopher (Kaila), South Weber; and Shiloh (Jordan), Hurricane; grandchildren, Ryker, Teagan, Dillon, Charlie, Kray and Amidy Lou; mother-in-law, Rolain Alvey and William Winter, brother-in-law and several other relatives. He will be sorely missed by his little dogs, Bowzer, Colby and Jack. May he find the peace he never felt since returning from Vietnam.

A private memorial will be held Friday, January 7,2021 in Escalante, Utah.
Burial and military rites at the Escalante, Utah Cemetery at 1 PM.