Dale was born on July 28, 1939 and passed away suddenly on May 11, 2017. He was born in Rossland, BC. At the age of 2, his family moved to Victoria, BC. By the age of 16, he was starting his carpentry apprenticeship with his stepfather, Wayne Dickinson. In 1958, Dale met Bonnie and they married in 1960. They had three children and moved to Clinton in 1972. For the next ten years they ranched and raised their family.
Dale was a member of the Cattleman’s Association and the Lion’s Club. He was a pilot for many years and loved to fly. He continued with carpentry for several more years before retiring.
Dale spent the next 32 years living half the time in Mexico and the other half at 108 Mile Ranch.
Dale was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind his loving wife, Bonnie; sons, Jim (Crystal), Joel (Orlena); daughter, Kelly (Darrell); grandsons, Ross (Tania), Trevor (Amanda), Clayton (Corinne), Cole and Dakota; granddaughters, Shyla and Danielle (Brad); great-granddaughter, Peyton.
Dale was pre-deceased by his father, Don (Alice); his mother, Margarite Dickinson (Wayne); and his brothers, Jim and Bob.
There will be a celebration of Dale’s Life announced at a later date.