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Robert Ernest Hyde, age 81, of Highland, passed away at his home January 8, 1998.

He was born September 8, 1916 in Wicks, Idaho to William Thomas Hyde and Emily Jessie Dear. He married Elizabeth Roundy Day, September 1, 1949. "Bob" spent most of his early years in Salt Lake City. He moved to the family ranch in Wyoming before moving to Highland in 1933. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific. He farmed and worked as a mechanic most of his life, retiring from Tooele Army Depot in 1985.

Bob loved to hunt and fish. He loved music and sang in the ward choir and the American Fork Civic Choir. He took great delight in his children and grandchildren and his many friendships with family and church members. Bob was a High Priest in the LDS Church and held many church jobs.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years. He is survived by his two children: Debra (Ron) Asay, Payson; Heber Loren (Donna Gail) Hyde, Highland; five step-children: Patricia (LeRoy) Webster, American Fork; Kent (Nola) Day, Highland; Dolores (Dell) Sanders, American Fork; Robert (Janet) Day, Chicago; Allen (Dixie) Day, Ogden; 34 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and five great great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 13 at 11 a.m. in the Highland 10th Ward, 10400 North 6000 West. Friends may call at Anderson & Sons Mortuary, 49 East 100 North, American Fork, Monday 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment, American Fork Cemetery. Military Rites by members of the 115th Engineer Battalion.

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