Carol Williams

DALE WILLIAMS Click here to view Dale's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Carol Dale Williams, 65, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 22, 2009, at his home of T-Cell Lymphoma. He was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice and his loving family. He was born March 5, 1943, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to Clifton Williams and Lois Rackley Williams. In September, 1943, the family moved to Fresno, California, where Dale grew up and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He lived in Fresno for 25 years. In 1961 Dale signed as a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dale moved to Idaho Falls 36 years ago. He married Nona Marie Brown August 22, 1970, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where he worked as a psychologist at the Youth Training Center in St. Anthony and State Hospital South in Blackfoot. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, restoring old cars, and spending time with his family. Survivors include: Wife: Nona Williams, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Katie (Matt) Clay, Spokane, WA Brother: Ronnie (Marge) Williams, Fresno, CA Sister: Barbara (Jay) Nelson, Fresno, CA Sister: Linda (Bob) Salcedo, San Ramon, CA He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and a brother, Freeman. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 27, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Alan Gardner officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be sent to Hands of Hope Hospice, 1379 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: Kathy Taylor kathytaylor@cableone.net Dear Katie and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I thought a lot of your dad. He was a very fine man. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Kathy Taylor Kristi Curtis Kwiti@Comcast.net Nona, I just wanted you to know that I'm so sorry to hear about Dale's passing. Even though I had more to do with you ( playing church ball etc.) growing up there in Coltman. I just want you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers!! Linda Bain Williams Lindabainwilliams@yahoo.com My thoughts and prayers are with you, Nona and Katy. I was saddened to learn of your loss. Two of my sons will represent our family at the funeral this week. We all loved Dale and have fond memories of him. Best wishes to you and your family. Love, Linda Michele & Ashley Dear Katie & Family, We are so very sorry, Katie we miss you tons. Thank you so much for giving us the pleasure of meeting your dad. It was obvious to all immediately that he is kind and sweet man. We'll be thinking about you. The Hoehn Family jamiehoehn@verizon.net Dear Katie and Family, We never met your dad but feel we knew him through you,any man that can raise a daughter as wonderful as you has to be someone special. We send our love and prayers to your family. All our love, Lenny, Jamie and Taylor Earl and Debbie Hensely ehgolf71@msn.com We are so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. It was an honor and priviledge to work with Dale at SHS. He was a great man and will be deeply missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Nona, Katie and all of Dale's family. Robert & Elna Hollist, Julie Hollist rlhollist@juno.com We extend our sincere sympathy. May you find comfort and peace in pleasant memories and knowing others care. Tamara (Wynhoff) Braghieri Toomanyindians@aol.com Aunt Nona, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I will always remember Uncle Dale and what a wonderful man he was that last trip Tony and I were out West visiting Scott and Julie. He truly made a lasting impression on so many lives, he will be missed. Tamara (Wynhoff) Braghieri Andrea Swisher-Hawes lovingmylife36@gmail.com I am so sorry about the passing of Dale. Although I don't remember him in his later years, I remember him fondly while I was growing up with our foster parents Scott & Julie. I loved going over to your house and having Dale turn your big dog Anna loose and we would play in the water with her. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Regards, Andrea Laury (Wynhoff) Hales laury.hales@gmail.com Aunt Nona, I am so very sorry for your loss. I remember both of you fondly during the time Tam & I lived with Scott & Julie. I remember Uncle Dale always protected me from a big sheepdog you had that always wanted to play with me! I will offer my prayers for you. Steve and Missie Nelson slacker@sierratel.com Nona and Katie, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.