A. Dale Estey
May 05, 2020
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Dale Estey, 75, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Ramsey Village in Des Moines.
Dale was born February 13, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa to Albert and Bessie (Boatwright) Estey. He retired from Gilcrest Jewett after 48 years as a Yard Manager.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Marla; children, Nicole (Wynne) Estey-Beers and Shawn (Amanda) Estey; sisters, Helen (Carl) Smith and Mary Estey; and other loving extended family and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Bessie Estey, two infant daughters, and his sisters, Jerry Velvick and June Estey.
Private family graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Food Bank of Iowa in loving memory of Dale.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Ramsey Village and Suncrest Hospice for their love and special care of Dale throughout this journey.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Steve Towers
01/27/2021
Just found out today of Dale's passing. Was young and full of beans when I knew Dale at G/J. Dale in his gentle way was always more than fair with me....more than I deserved. Sorry to hear of his passing. Thank you Dale for at least trying to keep me in line. God speed.
Karen Tomlinson
05/11/2020
We are so sad to hear of Dale's passing. Know that we have you and your family in our prayers. Our hearts break for you!
Mark Lorber
05/11/2020
So very sorry for your loss. Dale was a good man and colleague. I had the pleasure of working with him for 18 years. May he rest in peace.
Heather Rawlins
05/11/2020
Dale was loved by so many at Ramsey Village. I will remember his big smile and how excited he was to go on fishing trips with the activities bunch. Thinking of all of you during this time. We will miss all of you!!
Kenny Hodges
05/11/2020
I never had the pleasure of meeting Dale but Shawn is a very close friend. I firmly believe that you can tell alot about a man by the children that he raised. Shawn has been a very close friend for many years. He is an amazing friend willing to help anyone at anytime, he has been with me through good times and bad. I know that Dale must have been a great man to have helped raise such a great man. We are all praying for the family during this difficult time. Dale will live on through the works of the great family he helped build. God bless you all.
Ron Hughes
05/10/2020
I had not met Dale. I was with Roberts & Dybdahl & heard many good things about him.
May the peace of Christ be with him & all of his family.
Sherry Yoakum
05/08/2020
I thought of you with love today
but that is nothing new.
I thought about you yesterday
And days before that too.
I think of you in silence
I often speak your name
All I have our memories and your picture in a frame.
Your memory is my keepsake
with which Ill never part God has you in his keeping
I have you in my heart.
I will never forget our trips to Silver Dollar City and our favorite ride Fire in the hole! And we had so much fun racing go carts. Those are some of my best childhood memories I will miss you. I love you Uncle Dale. Rest In Peace.