Dale met Pat at a dance in Miami in 1963 and they were married that December.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Pat in 2017; as well as his infant sister, Diane; brother, Clarke; parents, Jim and Mary; sister, Sheila; sisters-in-law, Elaine and Dianne; and brother-in-law, Richard. He is survived by his children; Steven and Tracey, Keith and Julie, Darrin and Wendy, and his grandchildren; Jordan (Ashley), Austin, Jessica, Charlize, and Nyomi. He also leaves to mourn his brothers; Jack (Roseanne), Delmar (Marianne), brothers-in-law; Bob and Jim (Rene) as well numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Dale loved his life on the farm in the Deerwood district with cows being his special passion. Throughout his life he was involved in 4-H Beef, baseball, and hockey as both a participant and coach/leader where he formed many lifelong friendships.
A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Pembina Manitou Health Centre for their care and compassion for Dad and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pembina Manitou Health Centre or Miami and Area Foundation.