Rolland Mayne

Rolland G. Mayne Red 1920 ~ 2008 Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on October 9, 2008, in Taylorsville, Utah. He was born in a one-room cabin on February 25, 1920, in Malad, ID, to Mary Ada Lance and Joseph Guy Mayne. Red married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Ruth Ivy Oliver, on December 16, 1944 in Denver, Colorado. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. After losing his mother at a very young age, he was raised by Dr. Paul Richards and lived at the Bingham Canyon hospital. After graduating from Bingham High School, he attended the University of Utah and worked at Kennecott Copper. He graduated with honors from the American School of Aircraft Instruments and Electrical and worked for PAN American Airlines in NYC. While working at Pan Am, he studied Electrical Engineering at New York University. After moving back to SLC, he worked at Airport #2 as an A & E foreman for Skyway Flying Service. He then worked for Chevron Oil as a pipeline supervisor, where he retired after 34 years of service. He enjoyed all the challenges of his career and was proud, yet humble, of his many accomplishments. Red served honorably in the US Air Corp during WW II. He was a devout member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he held a variety of leadership positions. Red was a life-long Democrat and took great pride in casting his mail-in ballot just two days prior to his passing. He enjoyed spending quality time with family and making countless memories at the cabin, which he and his wife built with pride. He had an adventurous and intricate mind and has now started his greatest adventure of all. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; three children, Connie (Craig) Webb, Shauna (Mike) Petersen, Terry Glover and daughter-in-law, Karen Mayne; 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his son, Senator Ed Mayne; parents; siblings, Duke, Paul, June, Jack and Josie. A prayer of love and comfort for dads angel, Ruth, for over 63 years of the endless love and care she gave to her eternal companion. The family would like to thank the many friends and neighbors for all the love and concern expressed for our dear husband and father. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 12:00 noon at the Jordan Stake Center, 3650 West 4700 South. Friends may call Monday, October 13, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at McDougal Funeral Home, 4330 South Redwood Road. Interment, Valley View Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Utah Diabetes Association, the Utah Cancer Association or to a charity of your choice in Reds name.