Ted Eyre | |
|---|---|
| Mayor ofMurray, Utah | |
| In office January 1, 2014 – August 25, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Snarr |
| Succeeded by | D. Blair Camp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1946-08-14)August 14, 1946 |
| Died | August 25, 2017(2017-08-25) (aged 71) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Peters Eyre |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | San Bernardino Valley College |
David Ted Eyre (August 14, 1946 – August 25, 2017) was mayor ofMurray, Utah from 2014 to 2017. Elected to a four-year term as Murray City mayor in 2013, Eyre began his term on January 7, 2014.[1] He was unable to complete his full term in office, dying of prostate cancer at age 71.[citation needed] Eyre is the first Murray Mayor to not complete a full term, which resulted in the appointment of an acting and interim mayor by the Murray City Council.[2]
Eyre was born and raised inWyoming and graduated fromCheyenne East High School. He attendedBrigham Young University andSan Bernardino Valley College where he received his degree in Aviation Sciences.[3]
Eyre joined theUnited States Army and served a tour in theVietnam War flying aU-21 Ute transport aircraft in the aviation division of theSignal Corps. After returning home, he worked on construction projects inColorado before becoming a flight instructor in theSan Francisco Bay Area ofCalifornia. He eventually became a pilot forWestern Airlines which was acquired byDelta Air Lines in 1986. He relocated to Murray City in 1987, where he retired as a Delta Air Lines captain in 2005.[4]
During Mayor Eyre's term enhancements were made toMurray City Park includingWi-Fi throughout the park, sixpickleball courts, an outdoor exercise area, new restrooms and the newly remodeled Murray Park Amphitheater. During his administration, the City acquired historicMurray Theater, Murray Chapel and Murray Mansion for the downtown redevelopment project[5] area and property for future construction of a new fire station and city hall.[6]