He held a great interest in martial arts, scale models, online gaming, history, metal detecting and hiking. But it was his children, Melissa and Jonne, that received his greatest love.
Dale is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Charles) of Everett, WA and three grandchildren, Nia, Charlie and Charlotte. He also leaves behind his mother and three sisters. He is preceded in death by his son, Jonne of Casa Grande, AZ.