Dayle O. Collup, a retired aerospace engineer who lived in Pacific Palisades for 49 years, died December 25 at his home after a short illness. He was 84. Born August 5, 1920 in Fort Worth, Texas, he was a son of the late Fred and Olive Collup. He graduated in 1942 from the University of Oklahoma, where he met his wife Enid McMahan. They were married May 9, 1942 in Washington, D. C. After serving in the U. S. Navy in World War II, Collup worked in civilian defense department jobs. He joined Hughes Aircraft Corp. in 1954, where he worked for 27 years as an engineer and executive in the Radar Systems Group before retiring in 1981. He was a member of the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey, and of various ham radio, engineering and boating organizations. In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by a daughter, Carol Ann Collup Currier (husband Chet) of Darien, Connecticut, and two grandchildren, Dana Lynne Currier of Chicago and Craig Andrew Currier of Kingston, R.I. He was predeceased by his twin brother, Doyle. Interment will be private. Plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to hospice care agency Vitas Healthcare Corp. of California, 16030 Ventura Blvd., Suite 600, Encino, CA 91436.
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