Dale L. Simpson, 67, of Sherwood, Oregon, died Monday, July 11, 2016, at his home. A graveside service will be held Friday, July 15, at 1 p.m. at the Spray Cemetery in Spray, Oregon. Following the service a potluck reception will be held at The Rock in Spray.

He was born on April 12, 1949, at The Dalles, Oregon, the son of Gilbert P. and Ada M. Anderson Simpson. He was raised and attended school in Spray until the family moved to Pendleton where he graduated from high school.

Hawaii became his home after high school, living there for four years while working in construction. Moving back to the mainland, Dale lived in many areas: Montana, Bend, Prineville, Heppner, Portland, and lastly Sherwood. While living in Bend, he owned and operated A-1 Glass Company in both Bend and Redmond until ill health forced him to retire. When his parents fell to ill health, Dale became their caregiver, which he did for many years.

Education was a big part of Dale’s life. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Oregon and continued to take classes of interest beyond that. Music was also a big part of his life. He played the guitar and was a big BB King fan; seeing him in concert was one of the highlights of his life. Dale enjoyed growing roses and grapes, fly fishing and hunting in his early years. He was a collector of guns and a computer geek, he made wonderful pies and was an all-around good cook.

Dale loved his nieces and nephews. He taught his nephews to shoot and hunt and many other skills he felt a man should know.

He is survived by his sisters Rene Fisher and her husband Bob of Prineville and Nova Simpson of Heppner, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding him were his parents, a brother James Simpson and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Oregon Humane Society, 1067 N.E. Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97211.

Sweeney Mortuary of Heppner is in care of arrangements.