"I am one who looks back on his life
with absolute wonder. I have done so many things that I
never thought would be possible for me in my lifetime. I
was the third child (of seven) born to George William
Dyer and Ada Gibb Dyer in Portland, Oregon on October 4,
1925. Home was the little house tacked on to the small
grocery store in a working class neighborhood in
Portland. "It has always
amazed me that out of those humble beginnings, I was able
to get advanced degrees, become a university professor
and administrator, write books, and travel much of the
world.
"Mother was a devout Mormon, and I
was raised to be an active Latter-day Saint. During my
mission to the Southern States, I became a convert.
Activity in the church has always been important to me,
and I have held many positions (stake president, bishop,
missionary, teacher), but my strongest personal desire
has been to be a worthy disciple of Jesus Christ.
"For 30 years I taught at BYU,
started the Organizational Behavior Department, and was
dean for a time of the Marriott School of Management. As
a professional and a person, I have always been
interested in creating change in human organizations. I
have wanted to use my life in trying to make the world a
better place where people could live peaceful,
productive, growthful lives in achieving their full
potential.
"I am absolutely convinced that my
greatest contribution to the world is my family: my
devoted wife, Bonnie, who taught me much how to live with
diversity, and our children, Gibb (Theresa), Michael
(Carol), Lisa (Joseph Hanson), Jeffrey (Ronalee), and
David (Lori), and our grandchildren. They have filled my
life with joy and satisfaction.
"Through the years I have had a
variety of ailments, many serious, so I have long been
aware of my own mortality. I have a complete faith about
the immortality of the human soul, and look forward to
the reunion with parents and loved ones."
-- William G. Dyer
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