Dale was born August 23rd, 1930 in Bakersfield, California to Howard and Grace Owens. He lived most of his life in the Clovis area and attended Clovis schools. Dale enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Korean War. He worked for the City of Clovis in the maintenance department and for the Madera Irrigation District. Dale served on the board of the Clovis Historical Society and was a member of Northpark Community Church. He enjoyed reading his bible daily, music, and farming. Dale loved tending his figs and most days could be found out in his orchard.
Dale is survived by his wife, Georgia Owens; daughter Jeannie McCabe; daughter Camille Taggart and son-in-law Jeff Taggart; step sons Joseph Medcalf and Ronald Medcalf; brother Ed Owens, sister Jodell Buschman and sister Gracie Skinner. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
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