Dale D Stark Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

It is with our deepest sorrow that we share with you the passing of our loved one, Dale Stark, age 69 of Soap Lake, WA. He passed away on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at Confluence Hospital in Wenatchee, WA from complications of COVID-19. Due to COVID, a virtual celebration of life will be scheduled in August 2021 through Crawfordosthus.com. Also, where you are welcome to leave a tribute to Dale. Dale was born July 7, 1951 at Watertown, SD to Lloyd and Dolores (Kannas) Stark. He grew up on the family farm. He attended Watertown High School and Lake Area Vocational School. Dale was a cross-country truck driver for 44 years traveling the entire U.S. and much of Canada in his semi. He also spent 3 years in Iraq driving truck as a Military Contractor working closely with the Marines and Special Forces, for which he was awarded special recognition from both branches of the service. In his retirement, Dale loved participating in competitive lawnmower races, camping, fishing, carpentry, and welding. He took great pride in his Silverado pick-up truck. Dale was rarely without his dog, Deputy, by his side. Dale enjoyed life to the fullest! Dale is survived by his wife Deirdre, Daughters: Tina Stark, Winona TX and Melissa Stark, Britton, SD; Sons: Dale Stark Jr, Jeramy Stark (Brandi) and Joe Stark (Kari), Britton SD; and Jacob Stark, Springfield SD; and step-children Curtis Gay and Christina Smith (Nolan) of Washington. Dale is also survived by brothers Roger (Audrey) Stark, Donnie (Dorie) Stark and Allen (Dianne) Stark. Sisters: Vergene (Rich) Comes, Joyce (Jim) Comes, Debbie Smith, and Patricia Hanson; 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, brother Merle, and daughter Shaila Jean Canoot. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata.

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Dale D Stark Sr

July 7, 1951 - April 20, 2021