Dale was born August 6, 1965 to Christian and Marion Sweary in Palo Alto, California. He attended Jesuit High School in Dallas. Dale graduated with Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Sales Management from Arizona State University and began a highly successful 27-year career in the floorcovering industry. After working as a Sales Manager with Shaw Industries, he became Co-owner of Baker Brothers Furniture and later joined Feizy Rugs as Senior Vice President of Sales.
Dale was predeceased by his parents. He is survived by daughters, MaryKate Sweary and Lauren Sweary, his loyal Goldendoodle, Henry; Aunt Katherine Levine and family, Aunt Barbara Kiersey and family, and many friends.