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Fulkerson - Stevenson Funeral Home

Jack Dyville
6.6.1945 - July 6, 2022

Place of Birth: Oakland, CA
 Residence: Williston, ND
Age: 77

Lynn Manuell (New York , NY)
Jul 6, 2022
Jack Dyville and Lynn Manuell at Sargent Stubby Opening off-Broadway
I am a founding member of Friends Always Creating Theattre. Jack and David created a special theatrical group in NYC where people tried new work and indeed made lifelong friends. I can’t imagine life without Jack and his enthusiasm. I am heartbroken but send my love to his family and all who loved him here, in Texas and in Williston.
Beverly Christianson (Williston, ND)
Jul 7, 2022
Jack, Jack, Jack….. you have been such a force in our lives for over 30 years. The impression, love & direction in so many ways - both large & small that you instilled in my girls has always been beautiful, sometimes firm & sometimes not. I can’t imagine not visiting & seeing you around at different events. I can’t even wrap my head around this!! Thanks for everything Jack - & I do mean everything. We will truly miss you but know you will always be in our hearts. Beverly Christianson
Thomas Golden (Lead, South Dakota)
Jul 7, 2022
The impact Jack had on myself and countless others, fostering a love of theatre is truly immeasurable. I will cherish the memories of two summers as an intern for YES living in the back room of the house, making theatre, and fighting bats. My greatest onstage memory will always be playing Tony to Jack's Doc in West Side Story. I remember getting slapped on stage and staring into his tear-filled eyes and realizing that this man could have made his career anywhere, but he is here with me, helping me be better at my craft. I have two signed playbills from Betty Buckley which are precious to me now not because they are collector's items but because they are a memory of Jack being face to face with a Broadway star and thinking "I should get a signature for Thomas."

There is so much more to say, but suffice to say:

Thanks for everything Jack!
Peggy Jean Slough (Williston, ND)
Jul 8, 2022
Williston and the world has lost a great man and talent
Kristine Tank (Sioux Falls , South Dakota )
Jul 10, 2022
My sympathy to Jack's extended family and friends. I had the pleasure of working with Jack on Gearge M! Such talent and energy! He will be missed!
Eddye Gallagher (Fort Worth, TX)
Jul 10, 2022
I worked with Jack when he was editor of our yearbook at Texas Wesleyan College (now University) in Fort Worth. He was fun, helpful, encouraging, and a true friend. After he moved to New York, another Wesleyan friend and I were sent to NYC for a journalism conference. After watching Jack perform at Radio City Music Hall, we were treated to a backstage tour and an evening on the town. We had a wonderful time. Since then, we continued our friendship through social media. But it was always special. He will be missed but not forgotten by his Texas friends from 50+ years ago.
Trudy Marley Stasio (Arlington, Texas)
Jul 10, 2022
Jack, you may be gone to a better place, but you are certainly not forgotten! You will always be missed & remembered fondly. You were my very best friend during our college days at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth, Texas and we shared many of the same interests. We were Co-Editors of the TXWECO yearbook our sophomore year and then I became Editor of the Rambler newspaper & you became Editor of the TXWECO for our Junior & Senior years. But luckily for us, we shared a large office space! Therefore we saw each other daily. What a blessing for me, my dear friend! I remember you sharing your lunch with me many times; oh how thoughtful you were! I occasionally was able to spring for Coke or Dr. Pepper for us. You didn’t seem to mind that I couldn’t financially reciprocate the lunches! That is your goodness! Then there were all the plays & musicals we were in together. They were hard work & long hours, but we both loved it! I will always remember us being dance partners for several years: being lead dancers at Panther A Go Go, which was televised state-wide. We also choreographed the routines that we & the other dancers would perform. We danced when Jerry Lee Lewis & Fats Domino were there, among other famous entertainers of that time! And then, as life often does, we went our separate paths - you to pursue your dreams in theater & me to attend Law School. We saw each other only a handful of times throughout the years, but you have never left my heart. When I see my five grandchildren sing, dance & act onstage, I think of you my dear friend.
Erika Crocco (West Milford, NJ)
Jul 11, 2022
Heartfelt sympathy and prayers to your family. Wonderful man. Creative & kind. He will be missed.
Joyce Krabseth (Williston , ND )
Jul 13, 2022
Jack and I spent a lot of emotional time together when our ill Mothers’s shared a hospital room . . My Mother passed away while there . Jack and Jean welcomed me to continue “Mother” visits., At one of my last visits with Jean she told how as an infant Jack would stand on her lap and not just jump but dance . He was so talented , and did so much for the arts in Williston. that will continue to be enjoyed ,in his memory.
Tym Moss (New York, NY)
Jul 15, 2022
After my cabaret show
Jack was such s talented Writer Director and Friend. Love you dear Jack