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Kenneth Dysart Obituary
KENNETH CHRISTOPHER DYSART
April 8, 1951
April 5, 2020
Kenneth Christopher Dysart, 68, passed away on April 5, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, due to complications from a lung transplant.
Chris was born on April 8, 1951, in Austin, Texas, to Kenneth Howard Dysart and Myra Faye Dysart. He attended Harris Elementary, Pearce Jr. High, and Reagan High School, graduating in 1969.
While attending Reagan, Chris' talents as a visual artist led to his paintings being exhibited at Laguna Gloria, and a scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Chris was also a gifted musician, recognized by his Reagan bandmates who chose him as their Drum Major. After a college stint in the Longhorn Band, he continued his lifelong passion for the trumpet and flugelhorn, and performed regularly in his adopted town of Manitou Springs, Colorado.
While studying painting at UT, Chris became enamored with ceramics after taking a class from famed potter Ishmael Soto and developed his own unique style of pottery that became known as "Western Raku." Chris' skill in painting on canvas inspired his interest in faux finishing, and his work in all these media adorn homes and businesses in several states.
Chris is survived by his devoted partner, Sherry Dale Fairchild, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his daughters, Adana Blanche Dysart, of Colorado Springs, and Ashley Elise Dysart of Arlington, Texas; his son, Julian Daniel Dysart, of Colorado Springs; and his brother, Blan Dysart, of Austin. Chris was previously married to Dianna Hartford Dysart of Colorado Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Faye, and his stepfather, Billy Quinn.
Celebrations of Chris' life for family and friends will be held at later dates in both Manitou Springs and Austin. If you would like to send your condolences or be notified when the celebrations are scheduled, please send an email to [email protected].
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Doctors Without Borders.
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John H Wise
April 13, 2022
i love this man!
John Wise
April 13, 2021
i loved this man. such talent and kindness!
Larry Garrett
June 16, 2020
Im so very sorry to know about Chris passing. He was such a good guy.
Ann Hinkelman
May 10, 2020
Saddened to learn of Chris' recent passing. Knew him through his Mother, Faye. Chris was very talented musically, & extremely talented in his paintings, exquisite clay pieces, & all the medians he used to create such Beauty. My thoughts & Prayers to Sherry, his children, & Blan. May sweet memories of years & times spent with Chris bring each of you much Comfort & Peace. Blessings,
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Ken McLellan
April 20, 2020
I worked with Chris in 1969, he was always good for a laugh that lightened up you day.
Milton and Sandy Dare
April 19, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Dysart Family. We have many fond memories with the family during the glory years of Reagan High School. Our families knew each other at Memorial UMC where my Dad, Dr. Milton King Dare, was the Senior Pastor. The Dare family and the Dysart family shared many wonderful years together in Northeast Austin during the late 60's and early 70's. Chris was an incredible artist and musician and I remember great times in the Reagan Raider Band under the leadership of Chris as our Drum Major. Our family still has one of Chris' pottery creations that was a gift from the Dysart family to my wife and I at the time of our marriage in 1975. May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you peace.
Laura Moy
April 19, 2020
Such an easygoing person with a great sense of humor! So sorry to hear that Chris is no longer with us.
April 19, 2020
Such an easygoing fellow with a great sense of humor!!!
Mary Love Wright
April 19, 2020
A wonderful smile and a great attitude. Chris and his many talents will be missed.
Roxy Inouye
April 19, 2020
Chris, I will always remember your warmth and your wonderful sense of humor. You will be missed by so many!!! May you rest in peace, my friend.
Jodie Smith
April 19, 2020
You remain in our hearts, but your light and presence will be missed.
John Wise
April 19, 2020
words fail. i love you Chris!
Donna Vessey
April 19, 2020
A light has gone out in the world. We are fortunate to have known Chris.
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