Duane Roylance 1919 ~ 2007 Duane T. Roylance passed away peacefully Dec. 27, 2007 with his devoted wife and family at his side. Duane was born on July 26, 1919 in Rigby, Idaho to Alta and Darwin Roylance. He graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City in 1936 and shortly after joined the US Army where he became a sergeant. In 1942 he married his beloved wife, Virginia "Shorty" McBride, whom he shared 65 years with. Together, they raised six children. Duane worked for Univak and as a part-time TV repairman. Known for his green thumb, Duane loved working in his beautiful garden and teaching his grandchildren the art of slug hunting. Always eager to amuse, he had a knack for embarrassing his loved ones with his entertaining (and often inappropriate!) jokes and stories. Duane was also an avid reader and crossword puzzle extraordinaire. His creativity and sense of humor will be greatly missed. Survived by wife, Virginia, siblings, Byron and Phyllis, daughter, Patricia (and husband, Randy), sons, Michael, Roger, Chris and Tom and wife, Robin, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Clinton, and brothers, Ward, William and Darrell. An open house celebrating Duane's life will be held on Sunday, January 6, 2008 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Roylance home (1700 Cloverdale Rd. Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121) Thanks to Highland Care Center for their care and concern. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army or a favorite charity. Published in the Salt Lake Tribune on 1/2/2008.
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