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Dale Thompson Obituary
September 14, 1932 - July 15, 2025
Puyallup, Washington - Dale served across the country as a National Park Ranger and was a celebrated wildlife artist, featured in galleries nationwide and winner of the 1984 Bird Stamp competition. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gustav and Vera, and four siblings. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Hannah; three siblings; children Corey (Lori), Bryn Kremling (Wayne), and Mark; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 2, at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 10510 136th St. E., Puyallup.
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Jan Endsley
Yesterday
I knew Dale as a fellow bird enthusiast, enjoy the walks around Eatonville with him as we observed and "called to" various species of birds. Admired his art work on the lamp shades up a Longmire Lodge as well. He was definately one of a kind.
clifford and Eva Kostelecky
July 28, 2025
Hannah and family.
Cliff and I are sorry for your loss. Dale was such a sweet gentle man with a God-given talent. I picked his brain many times about birds. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Cliff and Eva (Mortensen) Kostelecky
Dawn Warnaca
July 27, 2025
Hannah, I´m so sorry for you loss. Dale was so kind and had a smile that so gently lit up the room.
Marg Oneil
July 25, 2025
So sorry to hear about the wonderful wildlife artist. We have several pieces of his art including some that are remarked. All the Larry O´Neil Family
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