Dale Frank VanStee

Dale VanStee, passed away unexpectedly at his home surrounded by family on Monday October 28, 2013. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Martin & Evelyn VanStee, his mother and father-in-law, Horace & Mildred Proper, along with his brother Leroy VanStee; brother and sister in-laws: Orson Grant, Leora & Bill Utting, Monte & Louise Proper, Theodore & Viola Proper, Dale Proper, Ruth & Ike Dodd. Surviving is his loving wife of 64 years Thelma, children: Glenn (Linda), Roger (Kathy), Douglas, Kathy, Craig (Nancy Tanis) and Jeffery (Lisa); Also, his brother James (Joyce) and sister-in-law Patricia Proper, 30 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Dale had several hobbies, the number one was Trains. Whether it was the one he had running around the basement or the one around the back yard, he loved them both. Dale was a member of the Tri-State Locomotive Club, serving as its president for over 30 years. Dale was also very involved with the boy scouts and the explorers, taking several trips with them up into the wilderness of Canada. He loved music, notably Jazz from the 30’s and 40’s, and you could also catch him listening to the classics as well. Another of his hobbies besides the family, was to travel, which he and Thelma did several times a year. Dale proudly served his country in the Michigan Army National Guard from 1946 – 1950 and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. Please join his family for visitation on Thursday, October 31, 2013 from both 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Reyers North Valley Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 1, 2013 also at the funeral home with one hour additional visitation from 1-2 pm. Interment in Blythefield Memory Gardens.