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DALE PETERSON
January 4, 1925 ˜ March 18, 2020
Dale Jerome Peterson passed away at age 95 from this life on March 18, 2020. He was born on January 4, 1925 to parents Leonard and Irene Peterson. Dale’s first nine years were spent living on a 160 acre farm in Newman Grove, Nebraska. There he rode his pony to and from elementary school several miles from his home. He lived on the farm until he and family moved to Washington State in 1934 at the age of nine and has lived in the Battle Ground area until his death. Dale attended schools in Newman Grove, Nebraska, Hockinson, and Battle Ground. He graduated from BGHS in 1942.
He then entered the US Navy and served in the South Pacific during WWII on the LST US 987.
After the war, Dale returned to Battle Ground and worked at the Clark County Dairymen’s Cooperative grocery store. While working there, he met and married Frances Lahti (deceased Sept. 10, 1994) on June 28, 1946. He and Frances raised three sons, Roger (Donna), Loren (Bonnie), and Dean (Lynn); all live in the Battle Ground and Vancouver area. Dale has eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.
Dale played baseball as short stop and in the outfield for the Clark County Dairymen’s baseball team; a semi pro team with the Portland League in the late 1940’s. Dale was one of several baseball supporters and in the late 1950’s helped organize and coached the first Battle Ground Little League Baseball team which is still providing youth with baseball experience today.
Dale graduated from a business school in Vancouver, Washington with a business/accounting degree. He worked for the Battle Ground School District for many years; and worked there until his retirement in 1980. Dale was instrumental in converting the district’s manual accounting system to a modern computerized reporting system.
Dale was an avid horse enthusiast and owned several quarter horses. He was a member of the Clark County Saddle Club. He enjoyed riding horses and interaction with fellow members.
After his retirement from the school district, he worked at the Cedar’s Golf Course as a course maintenance staff person. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, listening to music of all kinds, playing the guitar, and being with his family.
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Well Dale. I still miss you! I would often see you in Safeway, and we would stand in the isle and visit for a looong time. I think of you every time I enter the B.G. Safeway... still looking for you, my dear friend.........
Marilynn Christopher
Friend
March 16, 2021
Rest in paradise "grandpa" I will treasure all our conversations at the mail box. I looked forward to the sprites you would leave for me if you weren't gonna be home. I loved all the stories you would tell me. You are a great man and you will be missed. Rest easy my forever friend
Karin Davis
April 2, 2020
My condolences go out to the Peterson family . I just loved Dale's sense of humor and always loved talking to him. He was so friendly and nice to all. He will be missed for sure, but now he is reunited with his beautiful sweetheart. So long, Dale, till we meet again.
Bunny Starkey
March 31, 2020
We will miss you and all your stories. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family. Linda and Don Marsh
Don Marsh
March 25, 2020
Well said Ray: "Better example of a gentleman can't be found. Rest easy sweet soul."
I don't know if this link will work but I posted on my Facebook page. I would love to visit family if you can message me through FB. I remember you from school.
https://www.facebook.com/roger.christopher.52/posts/10219935457195737?notif_id=1585086070972523¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic
Roger Christopher
March 24, 2020
It was on the mourn
That I saw a ship a sailing
The sea was calm
The winds were fair
Dale was young
And he was on the deck
With shipmates once again.---rs
Roger Sheetz
March 24, 2020
Sending our prayers and thoughts to the family. Dale was a wonderful man that we feel blessed to have known thru Dean and Lynn. Cherish all the special memories, for he will never be forgotten.
Love,
The Greenwald Family
Marla and Buddy Greenwald
March 24, 2020
What a life well lived... Better example of a gentleman can't be found. Rest easy sweet soul.
Ray Cochran
March 23, 2020
Well Dale, I am going to miss you. We enjoyed a few years at the school office, when Harold Johnson was Superintendent, (that was a loooooong time ago), and we spent my lifetime as good friends. You and Frances were very special to me. So sad that I can't even attend your funeral.
Marilynn Christopher
March 22, 2020
Well Dale, I will miss you. We spent a few years in that school office when Howard Johnson was Superintendent, and a whole lot more years as good friends. You and Frances were special people to me. Loved you both very much.
Marilynn Christopher
March 22, 2020
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