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Dale Patrick Obituary
Des Moines
Dale Patrick, Emeritus Professor of Religion at Drake University died of complications of leukemia at Iowa Methodist Medical Center on July 27, 2015. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Glen Echo Christian Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in Applegate Pioneer Cemetery in Yoncalla, OR at a future date.
Born October 2, 1938 in Eugene, OR to a pioneer Oregon family, Dale Patrick received degrees from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Drew University School of Theology in Madison, NJ, and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley CA. He taught at Missouri School of Religion and the University of Missouri-Columbia and for more than 30 years at Drake University in Des Moines. Dr. Patrick was author of more than half a dozen books and monographs, including one co-authored with Allen Scult, in addition to many articles, conference papers and book reviews. He was known in academic circles as an Old Testament scholar and specialist in Biblical Law. He was ordained to a ministry of higher education by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
During his career, Professor Patrick and his wife worked, studied and lived in Manchester, UK; Tantur on the border between Israel and Palestine; Mount Angel Abbey in Oregon; Morija, Lesotho in southern Africa; and Tubingen, Germany. After retirement from Drake in 2009, the Patricks taught for two years at United Theological College in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Dale Patrick is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Patrick of Beaverdale, and by his son, Jeremy Patrick, who has lived and taught in Germany for some 20 years. He also has four surviving sisters, living in various parts of the country: Paulette (Lynn Wittwer) of Portland OR, Pamela (Gary Frank) of Berkeley CA, Patrice (Gerry Karp) of Hallandale FL and Tamara (Curt Brown) of Portland. Also surviving are a daughter-in-law and two granddaughters (Katja, Tara and Fiona Allinger) and four nieces and one nephew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Glen Echo Christian Church or the Religion and Philosophy Department of Drake University.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Patrick
Jeff Dyche
July 8, 2022
Prof. Patrick was my advisor for the minor in Religion at Drake. I graduated in 1990. He had a great sense of humor and, as is the case for religion professors, he was one well read dude. So smart. But he would joke that he was the lesser-known "Dale" just in his little religion department at Drake! lol. Thanks for the education, Dr. Patrick!
Tommy Magagula
July 25, 2021
I will always remember your wit, intelligence and love for lsrael. Happy you came to United Theological College. You made me enjoy theology!
Levee Kadenge
August 12, 2015
What a loss. A nice man who shared part of his life at UTC in Zimbabwe. We shared many beautiful moments together. Rest in peace brother. Levee Kadenge
Lowell Handy
August 6, 2015
Dale will be missed greatly as an enthusiastic and ever-helpful scholar and churchman. His work on Law and God as character were for their time well ahead of the field. He is already and will be missed by all of us honored enough to have known him.
Tommy Magagula
August 2, 2015
A great lecturer. Soft spoken, very witty and humorous. It was a great honour to listen to your wisdom. Rest in eternal peace. Will be sadly missed.
Ed Fallon
July 31, 2015
One of my mentors, who became a good friend. Such an engaged and humble teacher. Best I've ever had. He had a lot of influence on helping to shape what I've done in my life. Safe passage to beyond, Dale.
July 31, 2015
While I was pleasantly acquainted with Dale not long after he arrived at Drake and certainly held him in high regard, it wasn't until he joined the Great Readings Discussion Group that I coordinate that I really got to know him. He was a valued participant, upbeat, curious, interesting and certainly a contributor who was listened to. He faced serious illness bravely and determinedly--certainly a role model in that regard--and he will be missed by many, many people who know him.
Bruce Martin, Prof. Emeritus of English, Drake
Gracious Chiwara
July 31, 2015
your legacy shall live on, we hope to continue with work that you started, and to grow and become the scholars that you always encouraged us to become
Marry Chiwara
July 31, 2015
May His soul rest in peace. He taught me in Zimbabwe
Myron Houghton
July 31, 2015
Mary,
I remember many times when the Postscript Society met, the influence of Dale was felt. His arranging the special lecture on the historical Jesus at Drake also stands out in my memory.
Through the death and resurrection of our Savior, I believe we will meet again.
[email protected]
Larry Colvin
July 31, 2015
Many fond memories. I particularly remember your visit to us in Kuruman, South Africa.
knowledge zinduru
July 31, 2015
You have fought a good fight servant of God. You will always be remembered.
July 31, 2015
My deepest condolences to Mary Patrick and her son Jeremy I thank God for meeting Dale and Mary last year when they hosted me in their home,lovely,caring people I have never met in my life.I am very hurt that I will not come to the funeral but I know God will give you strength Mary you guys are a true blessing to many of us thank you for everything you and your husband did for me I will never forget you.
Amanda Kosi.
Bekezela Dube
July 31, 2015
Our deepest condolences. We will be praying for Mary and the family. May God comfort you at this time and always.
Rev. Dr. Jimmy Dube
July 31, 2015
On behalf of the Administration, Staff and the entire Student body we mourn and grieve the loss of a great scholar and friend. Your time with us and your love for ancient Languages will always be cherished. Our prayers are with Mary and the rest of the family. Our hearts are in pain...
July 31, 2015
May the God of all comfort strengthen the entire family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalms 116:15) My sincerest sympathies.
Friends from
July 30, 2015
The deepest of sympathy to Mary for the loss of your husband. Dale was so firm in his beliefs, especially the one at Revelation, chapter 21 and verse 3 and 4. May fond times spent with him be an everlasting memory for you that will always be close to your heart.
A. M.
July 30, 2015
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Douglas Patrick
July 30, 2015
Want to send our deepest sympathy for Dale's wife Mary and son Jeremy. We are praying for you all and extend our thoughts and love from the Patrick family. From Doug Patrick, Loyd Patrick, Jan Patrick, Dennis Patrick and Arlene "Cookie" Patrick
Harold Swanson
July 30, 2015
Dear Mary, We have moved to La Crosse, so won't be running into you at the grocery parking lot! I appreciated Dale's contributions to our discussion; even when he disagreed he was certainly not disagreeable. I want to thank him and you for giving me the references to the flat earth mideaval teaching. I now say much less about that in the current version of my Book, which I intend to get published this year, if only on line. Again, my sympathy for your loss. Harold
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