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Stuart A. Dye

Date of Death: October 10, 2011

Stu Dye died at his home on October 9, 2011. He left this world after losing his recent battle with depression.
Stu was born on July 14, 1952 in Princeton, Indiana, to Robert and Betty Dye. He graduated from Maconaquah High School in Kokomo, Indiana in 1970. Following graduation, he worked at Chrysler Automotive and attended IU Kokomo for two years, before transferring to Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology in 1984.
Stu began work at Purdue University in May of 1986, spending the last 10 years in the Networks & Security Department as Manager of Cable Plant Operations. Stu earned a RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential and was a member of BICSI (Building Industry Construction Specifications Institute) and ACUTA (Association for Information Communications Technology Professionals in Higher Education). Stu was blessed with many wonderful co-workers and others at Purdue who did their best to offer their support and understanding as he went through this difficult time.
Stu is survived by his wife, Patricia Dye; his mother, Betty Dye (Kokomo, IN); his son, Jared Dye, and his wife Noon (North Port, FL); his daughter, Audra Dye, and her husband Erik (Broadlands, VA); his sister, Tamara Jennings, and her husband Bill (Mechanicsburg, PA); his sister, Lisa Modglin, and her husband Rob (Katy, TX); his stepdaughter, Shannon Burdick, and her husband and daughter, Trevor and Sophia (his first grandchild who brought him great joy (Columbia, MD) his stepdaughter, Blair Ilardi, and her husband Davide (Nashville, TN); his godson, Devin Yoder (Lafayette, IN); and numerous nieces and nephews, all of whom he was very fond.
Stu will be greatly missed by the many whose lives he touched. He was a wonderful husband, a loving father, a great friend and respected colleague. Stu?s inquisitive mind, adventurous spirit and sharp wit will not be forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 12, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Boulevard, Lafayette. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, at Covenant Church, 211 Knox Drive, West Lafayette. Following the service, all are invited to a supper at Buck Creek Community Center on 750 E., just north of the Town of Buck Creek.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Indiana Horse Rescue, 916 S. Prairie Avenue, Frankfort, IN 46041 or Therapeion Therapeutic Riding Center, 11030 S. 200 W., Brookston, IN 47923.

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Stu Dye died at his home on October 9, 2011. He left this world after losing his recent battle with depression. Stu was born on July 14, 1952 in Princeton, Indiana, to Robert and Betty Dye. He graduated from Maconaquah High School in Kokomo, Indiana in 1970. Following graduation, he worked at Chrysler Automotive andContinue Reading

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Cindy & Mike Slopsema left a message on October 19, 2011:
Pat,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I&m sorry we couldn&t make the trip to Lafayette, but we were thinking of you. May you stay strong and remember the good times with Stu. All our love! Cindy, Mike, Clinton & Grace
Laurie Reynolds left a message on October 14, 2011:
Jared

My heart aches for you due to the passing of Your Dad .....Dennis unexpectedly died September 7 from complications of a simple surgery. There are no words to say that will make it better....I still weep for Dennis .... But know this, I am confident that Dennis was there to welcome him...... Laurie Reynolds
Jeanne Dye Bozard left a message on October 13, 2011:
Stu&s Dad and mine were first cousins (Richard Dye) and we met for the first time a few years ago at a family reunion hosted by my Aunt, Helen McCauley. We talked for a very long time and went through some family photos trying to determine who was who in the pictures. It seemed that we had known each other forever.

Having just lost my brother, Jim Dye, on September 1st, I know how hard it is to lose someone who is your best friend. Life seems very empty but I know that he&s still with me and there is comfort in that. I know that we&ll see them again and that makes this parting a little easier.

Please know that our branch of the family is thinking of you during this time and that we send our love.

Jeanne
steven detamore left a message on October 12, 2011:
stuart will be missed and love by family and friends he was a great man to be around he will always be in my prayer
Susan Bell left a message on October 12, 2011:
The staff and Board of Director of the Mission of Yahweh send our deepest condolences to Lisa and all her family for the sudden loss of Stu. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
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