Delin Garn Roundy

Delin Roundy
Panguitch, Utah

Delin Garn Roundy, 82, passed away in Panguitch on June 14, 2025. Delin was born in Alton, on September 28, 1942 to Horace Garn Roundy and Lorena Goulding.

Delin was the sixth of twelve children all of whom were raised in Alton. He often shared stories of long hours spent pulling weeds in mother’s garden, or working hard with dad at the sawmill. He derived great enjoyment from pestering his older sisters regularly, engaging in shenanigans with his older brother and teasing his younger siblings. Although he was quite the “playcat” with his jokes and pranks, he was also very protective and supportive of each of them. He loved them dearly.

Delin – famously voted “best hair” – graduated from Valley High School in 1960. Shortly after graduation, he accepted the call to serve as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Argentina Buenos Aires Mission from December 1961 to June 1964 . He treasured this experience and gained a deep and profound love for the Savior Jesus Christ. He spoke fondly of his time in South America, the wonderful companions he served with, and the beautiful Argentine people who occupied a tender corner of his heart. Missionary service also unlocked a love of learning and discipline that provided a framework for the rest of his life.

After returning from his mission, Delin enrolled at Southern Utah State College in Cedar City, where he stayed busy socializing and attending classes. It was during this time period that a certain Mt. Carmel girl caught his eye, and after a whirlwind courtship that included the intense scrutiny of his future father-in-law (from which many entertaining stories were born), he won them all over and married Margaret LaVee DeMille for time and eternity on September 4, 1965, in the St. George Temple.

Delin and LaVee were blessed with 5 children: Raymond, Gene, Brent, Lewis, and Kaylin. He was a loving and attentive father, adept at identifying their strengths and supporting them in their endeavors. Later, as the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, he couldn’t have been more pleased. He loved each of them, and thoroughly enjoyed playing, teasing, and laughing with them.

After earning a degree in Biology from SUSC, Delin received a job offer in Panguitch as a teacher. Although there was some trepidation at the thought of moving to the “rival” town, it didn’t take long for him to bleed blue. From amongst the teaching and coaching staff, Delin gained some of his most cherished friends. And it was through teaching Science, Math, and Spanish as well as coaching basketball, wrestling, and track that Delin gained many, many more children that he considered his own. He did his best to make his classroom an engaging environment, and instilled a strong work ethic in his athletes. He loved recounting the tales of his coaching escapades, and celebrating the successes of all his kids, keeping track of them even as they moved on from Panguitch High. (Did he have favorites? Absolutely. You know who you are)

Delin’s devotion to the Savior was evident all throughout his life, through the various callings he held. He served faithfully in 3 bishoprics, in the Young Men’s organization, as a High Priest Group Leader, Ward Mission Leader, Adult Sunday School instructor and a Jr. Primary teacher. Delin and LaVee also served as ordinance workers for 5 years in the St. George Temple, and 2 years in the Cedar City Temple.

Delin preferred to stay busy, and when he wasn’t chasing sports (keeping up with all his kids), he occupied his time hunting, fishing, and farming. He truly loved all his farm animals, and quite frankly, they loved him. They knew his voice and would come running to greet him. He enjoyed tending to cattle, sheep, horses, goats, and chickens over the years.

He was quite the storyteller and jokester and always had a playful twinkle in his eye. His quick wit, infectious laugh, and warmth blessed countless lives and he will be missed.

Delin was preceded in death by: his parents Horace and Lorena; siblings: Clorene, Florence, Gwenda, Vern, Judith, and Rayda.

He is survived by: his lovely wife LaVee; siblings: Kathleen, Norman, Mack, Sheldon, and Larrell; children: Raymond (Rushelle), Gene (Roxie), Brent (Gretchen), Lewis (Alayse), and Kaylin (Robert); 20 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 12 pm at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel (176 N 400 E, Panguitch, Utah). Burial to follow in the Panguitch Cemetery under the direction of Magleby Mortuary.

Viewings: Friday, June 20, 2025 from 6 pm to 8 pm, and Saturday June 21, 2025 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the Panguitch 2nd Ward Chapel.

The family wishes to extend a sincere, heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Garfield Memorial Hospital for their tender compassion and expert care of Delin.

Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina and Manti. Online guestbook www.maglebymortuary.com

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