Dwight Enid Beyeler

Dwight Beyeler, age 63, passed away on June 17, 2026, leaving behind far more than memories. He leaves a legacy of loyalty, quiet strength, honest work, and a gentle reminder to slow down, cherish the people we love, and find joy in the beauty that surrounds us.

Dwight was born on October 26, 1962, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Ann Marie and Enid Beyeler. His life began with both love and profound loss. At only two months old, he lost his father, Enid. When Dwight was three years old, his mother married Stephen Hawkes, whose love and guidance helped shape the family that became the foundation of Dwight’s life. Alongside his beloved older sister, LuAnn, Dwight welcomed two younger siblings, Curtis and Mary. Together they built a lifetime of memories rooted in resilience, laughter, loyalty, and unconditional love.

Growing up in Cache Valley, Dwight developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. The mountains became his sanctuary, a place where he found peace, perspective, and purpose. Whether hiking a favorite trail with his sisters, casting a line into a quiet mountain lake, watching the first light of sunrise stretch across the peaks, or spending a weekend around a camp fire with his brother, he found joy in the simple beauty of God’s creation. Some of his happiest childhood moments were spent with his cousins exploring the mountains and lakes of Idaho and wishing his summer could last just one more week.

Dwight believed there was dignity in honest work and took great pride in creating things with his own hands. Throughout his life he worked as a house painter, crane operator, and skilled craftsman, always earning the respect of those around him for his work ethic. One of his favorite experiences was serving as a member of the Idaho Hotshot Fire Crew.

Most recently, Dwight worked as a machine fabricator at Dutro in Logan Utah. He enjoyed talking about the projects he helped build. To Dwight, work was never simply about earning a living; it was about building something meaningful, solving problems, and becoming a friend to those around him.

Those who knew Dwight knew they could count on him. Loyalty wasn’t something he talked about, it was something he lived. He showed up, worked hard and loved deeply. His quiet strength was found not in grand gestures, but in steady acts of kindness, reliability, and devotion to the people he cared about.

Dwight often shared reflections through photographs of mountain landscapes, peaceful waters, sunrises, and sunsets. He gently reminded others to pause, appreciate the present, and never lose sight of what truly matters. One reflection seemed to capture the philosophy by which he lived:

“The prize is not reaching your goal; the prize is who you become in the process.”

Above all else, Dwight loved his family. They remained his greatest source of pride, and he cherished the memories, traditions, laughter, and enduring bonds they shared together.

Dwight was preceded in death by his Father, Enid Beyeler; his Mother, Ann Marie Hawkes; Stepfather Stephen Hawkes; his beloved nephew, Britton Poppleton; Cousins, Clyne Curtis, Wayne Curtis and his Grandparents.

He is survived by his sister, LuAnn (Doug) Rickson of Smithfield, Utah; his brother, Curtis Hawkes of Richmond, Utah; his sister, Mary (Rebecca) Hawkes of Bountiful, Utah; his step mother Jennette Hawkes, along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the many friends, neighbors, coworkers, hiking and fishing companions, and loved ones who walked beside Dwight throughout his life. Your friendship, encouragement, and kindness enriched his life and will continue to bring comfort to those who love him.

“The most meaningful journeys are not measured by where they lead, but by who we become along the way.”

“Well done, Dwight. Your work here is finished. We will meet you over the next ridge.”

A celebration of Dwight’s life will be held at a later date, when family and close friends will gather to share memories and honor the life of a man who was deeply loved.