Obituary of Daryl Peter DYPOLT

October 26, 1950 – Blairmore, Alberta
August 1, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta

Daryl Dypolt, beloved husband of Wendy Dypolt (nee Rayner), of Calgary, AB, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 69 years.

Daryl was born in Blairmore, AB, on October 26, 1950. Daryl graduated from Isabelle Sellon High School. He moved to Calgary, AB, in 1972 and met the love of his life, Wendy, in 1973. They were married (for the first time) on December 29, 1981 and again July 28, 1988. Daryl and Wendy moved to Deer Ridge in 1985 and raised their three daughters surrounded by all their amazing neighbours.

Daryl accomplished much through his life and his career in the paving industry expanded 46 years! He originally began his journey as a labourer on the manhole crew for Galelli Construction and continued on to Conmac, Lafarge, was co-owner of Bow River Paving as well as JD Max and spent 20+ years with Maco Paving until his retirement in 2016. He was a proud member of the Deer Ridge Community Association as well as the Bow River Basketball Association. He shared his passion and the love of the sport by earning his Level II Coaching Certificate and coached his three daughters for many years. He continuously tucked his sweat pants into his socks no matter how embarrassed the girls got. You always knew when Daryl was in a gym. His whistling and yelling skills were unparalleled by any other! 

Daryl had a passion for wood working and "tinkering" in the garage. He made numerous unique boxes out of rare woods. He loved to be warm and vacationed in tropical climates and Tennessee, but had the worst travelling luck. (Stories to be shared!) Daryl enjoyed cooking, entertaining, spending quality time with family and friends and listening to eclectic music, loudly. When he wasn't building a bonfire, he was roasting a pig, smoking a brisket or bacon and baking bread and donuts. Daryl and Wendy loved hosting dinner parties and family events. Everyone has commented that Daryl has been the glue to keep his family and friendship circles together. His fashion sense has also rubbed off onto others. It wouldn't be party attire without denim coveralls. He also puttered in the garden with his wife and secretly loved large rocks, rusty, dusty things and solar lights. Their garden has inspired a menagerie of critters to visit; many squirrels (that are strongly encouraged to live elsewhere), flocks of birds, seven skunks, a racoon (yes, a racoon), rabbits and bobcats.

He hated Canadian politics, COVID, computer passwords, potholes, security at airports (see above) and slow drivers. Chances are, he has passed you on the Deerfoot. Patience was not his virtue! He really enjoyed playing World of Tanks with his nephew John, playing pool with his lifelong friends, a cold beer, a vodka cran and soda or a good ole' fashioned chocolate milk. 

His laugh and smile were infectious and he would give you the shirt off his back. He has given the gift of sight to two strangers with the donation of his corneas. He would have given more, if he could. 

Daryl was a survivor. He survived a horrific car crash in 1970, a previous heart attack, ruptured spleen, neurological issues with his feet, a hemorrhage after intestinal surgery and cancer.

Besides his loving wife, Daryl is survived by his three daughters, Alicia Dypolt-Hall (Byron) of Medicine Hat, Nicole Dypolt (Mitch Leis)  of Calgary and Deana Dypolt a.k.a Princess (Michael)  of Calgary; and five grandchildren, Traeh, Rehn, Samarah, Alexis and Bruce. Daryl is also survived by his siblings, Donna (John) of Hillcrest, Bev (John - deceased) of Airdrie, Doug (Ruth) of Oakridge, Tennessee and Milton (Stella) of Coleman; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Daryl was predeceased by his mother, Angelina Irma Dypolt (nee Fantin) and father, Milton Dypolt and adopted fur baby, Mr. Whisk.

A Celebration of Daryl’s Life will be held at McInnis & Holloway (Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, AB) on Friday, August 21, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Daryl’s obituary at www.McInnisandHolloway.com. Due to COVID we are unfortunately restricted to a capacity of 100 in the chapel as well as another 100 in the adjacent Hospitality Building (chairs set up in groups of 2, 3, 4 and singles). We ask that the Celebration of Life be attended by family, close friends and ADULTS ONLY. Kindly allow family and close friends to be seated first in the Chapel, then all others are welcome to fill the seats. The service will be broadcast on the TVs in the Hospitality Building. Thank you for your understanding during these difficult times. A reception will immediately follow the service. All are welcome to join us. The location will be announced at the service.

As COVID shut down #285 Legion where he played pool, he decided to volunteer to help clean up and repair his branch. Fixing the parking lot was always on his mind. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you support the GoFundMe page Daryl Dypolt's "Give a Little for the Lot!" A properly paved parking lot would have meant a LOT to him. We hope to make that happen.

The family would like to thank the LRT workers and the off-duty police officer who stopped to perform CPR, the paramedics and the staff in Foothills Hospital ER, ICU and Cardiac ICU for their kind care.

In living memory of Daryl Dypolt, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD SE, CALGARY, AB T2X 3J3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.