December 9, 2020
Dale went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at the age of 85.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley; his three children Daryl (Michelle) of Duncan, BC, Dana Lyn of Sidney, BC, and Sean (Simone) of Kelowna, BC; his three grandchildren Kayla and Jaxon as well his great grandson Wilder; his brother Brian (Louise) of Courtney, BC and nephews Brent and Steven; and many dear friends.
He goes to join his granddaughter Alexandra Truitt (d. 2016). Dale also leaves behind many extended family on the BC Coast.
Dale worked with BC Tel/BTE for almost 40 years. When not at work, Dale continued to be productive; over the course of his life he built 5 homes. He loved the outdoors and being active coaching kid's soccer, minor hockey and lacrosse
As a young man he played Junior hockey as a goalie. He then moved on to coaching and became President of Cowichan Minor Hockey Association the first year it was amalgamated
He loved skiing, riding horses and Dale had a very strong love for dogs including eight as pets over his 85 years.
He will be missed.