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- Albany Democrat-Herald (OR)
September 8, 2015
William C. "Bill" Dale Jr., 92, of Lebanon passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, at the Lebanon Veteran's Home. "I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar."
Bill was born Aug. 26, 1923, in Prineville, the son of William and Cora (Watson) Dale. He graduated from Waldport High School in the class of 1942. In 1942, he began his military career and trained to fly B-17 and B-24 aircraft. He served in the 832 Heavy Bombardment Squadron (Bats Out Of Hell) and flew 44 missions in Europe, France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Normandy. After World War II, he entered the Army Reserves and attended OSU where he received his bachelor's degree in engineering. For several years he worked for Boeing as a technical writer. He was later called back to service and served as a forward air controller during the Vietnam War. Bill retired from the Air Force after 28 years of service in 1970, receiving many medals, ribbons and commendations for his time served.
In 1970, he moved back to Lebanon where he has resided since. He was an active member of Southside Church of Christ for many years. He had many talents and activities he enjoyed such as; woodworking, inlayed woodwork, sand pictures, drawing, crossword puzzles, piloting aircraft and philanthropy. He was also a member of the 486th Bomb Group Association. He was very well known for his support and encouragement of the Lebanon High School sports programs for over 40 years. He gave his life to God, country, family and fellow man. He was a wonderful role model for all of us, young and old.
Bill married Margaret "Peggy" Trombly in Portland on Sept. 14, 1944. After nearly 63 years of marriage, Peggy preceded him in death on May 15, 2007. Bill married P. Dayle Collins on Nov. 14, 2010, in Lebanon. He was also preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Betty and Dorothea.
He is survived by his wife, Dayle of Lebanon; stepchildren Donavon Harvey of Pueblo, Colorado, Berlee McEwen of Jefferson, Christine Small of Palm Desert, California, Melody Loomis of Gordon, Wisconsin, and Tami Harvey of Lebanon; and several nieces and nephews and distant family members.
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1923 - 2015 (92 years)
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