Doyle Pikyavit

Doyle Francis "Pik" Pikyavit. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away January 21, 2012. Doyle was born Dec 1, 1939, in Ibapah UT to Lily Benson, and Ted Pikyavit. He later joined the Air Force, serving 27 years, stationed in over 7 countrys, as well as here in the U.S.A. During a visit to Utah, he met the love of his life, the late Rose Marie Pikyavit, with whom he later married in Reno NV, on Feb 18, 1984. Doyle was best known for his witty humor, determined outlook on life, warm smile, and loving heart. He was the type that would lend a shoulder to cry on, a hand in anyway possible, or even listen to your story. He had a heart that could melt gold, and a smile to match. During his lifetime, he brought much joy, laughter, wisdom, and happiness to all that he encountered, he will truly be missed. He is survived by his son/grandson Tommy Lee Pikyavit and daughter-in-law Sage Goheen Pikyavit, of LaVerkin UT; brother Ted Pikyavit Jr. of Cedar City UT; sister Darlene Pikyavit Arrum, of Kanosh UT; niece Yvonne Pikyavit, of Cedar City UT. His 4 step children; Vicky Lynn Parker, of Las Vegas NV. Michael Wayne Elgas, of Henderson, NV; Cynthia Ann Hammonds, of Las Vegas NV; Thomas Charles Elgas Jr, of Las Vegas NV; and many grandchildren. Preceded in death by step daughter Mary Elgas. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to all of those who cared for him, past, and present. Richard Clark, and staff at Iron Mission Dialysis. Dr Marcellus Saka Assiago, at Iron Mission Dialysis. Brett Robbins, and staff, at Cedar Valley Medical Clinic. Dr Gregory Price, and staff, at Heart Of Dixie. The Paramedics, for there quick response, and valiant efforts. To everyone who has been with us through everything, and made Doyle's life merry, and bright, thank you, you know who you are. I, Tommy Lee, and my wife Sage, would like to extend a very special thank you, to the entire Pikyavit Family, for there extraordinary efforts, support, and helping hand during this difficult time, Doyle would be proud.Funeral services will be held Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Southern Utah Mortuarylocated at 190 N 300 W,Cedar City, Utah. A viewing will be held prior to the funeral from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at the Beryl Cemetery in Beryl, Utah under the direction of Southern Utah Mortuary.