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Vernon Richard Dale
Vernon, 78, passed away on April 14, 2019, due to pancreatic cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Kitty Dale; his sister, Patsy Johnson; and sister-in law, Catherine Dale; along with his children, Darlene Long (Todd Long); Lori Bosch (Jeff Bosch), Brenda Trupp, Donna Stanton, Vance Dale, and Sabrina Dale (Jeff Wolfe).
Although his mother, Cleo Dale, his father, Joseph Dale, his brother, Joseph Bennet Dale; his sons, Vernon “Buddy” Dale and Duane Dale, and grandsons, Scotty Dale, and Christian “Buddy” Dale, predeceased him, he cherished every moment he spent with them.
He was the proud grandfather of Blaine Dale, Leslie Martin, Jon Chapman, Colleene LaRue, Christopher Bosch, Brady Dale, Asher Dale, Evan Trupp, Chad Trupp, Hayden Trupp, Connor Trupp, Kiana Trupp, TJ Stanton, Bradly Stanton, Michele Olson, Megan Dale, Tucker Dale, Tatum Dale, Tesse Dale, and Claire Wolfe, along with 16 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers, support, and condolences.
A celebration of life potluck has been set for Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the home of Vernon and Kitty Dale, 1030 E. Creekside, Wasilla, Alaska beginning at 3 p.m.
Please bring a dish and a story to share.