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MORTON - Dale O. Dobbins, 72, of Morton, Ill., died at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Ill.
Born on Nov. 8, 1940, in Peoria, Ill., to Russell and Helen Clauson Dobbins, he married Leslie Burlison on June 8, 1963, in Peoria, Ill. She preceded him in death on Jan. 5, 2004. He later married Jane Romack on Nov. 6, 2004, in Washington, Ill. She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Jane (Terrence) Lindsey of Peoria, Ill., Steven (Kim) Dobbins of Imperial, Mo., Cathy (Steven) Stella of East Peoria, Ill., and Jim (Emily) Dobbins of Alpharetta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Ross, Owen, Breanne, Michael, Liam, Branden, Abby, Sydney and Hayden; and one brother, David (Pat) Dobbins of Cary, N.C.; and his beloved dog, Maxine.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He was a United States Army veteran.
Dale graduated from Bradley University in 1963, where he was a member of Alpha Kappa Psi.
He last worked for Peoria Distributors of Quality as an accountant and retired in 2005. He had previously worked at Baker-Hauser and Sturm Freightways.
He was a member of the South-West Kiwanis, serving as their treasurer for many years. He also served as the treasurer of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony for many years.
Dale was a member of United Presbyterian Church in Peoria, where he served as an elder and helped organize transportation for the elderly of the church.
Dale was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, Bradley basketball fan, and enjoyed model trains.
He also enjoyed visits from his grandchildren and his friends.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. The Rev. Stephen McKinney-Whitaker will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded and inurnment will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the South-West Kiwanis or Central Illinois Youth Symphony.
Dale's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Dear Jane & Family:
May you always have fond and cherished memories of the fine person Dale was. Our sincerest condolences to all. We will miss his laughter and gentle kindness.
Lance & Janet Randall
May 5, 2013
My sincere condolences to Jane and Dale's children. We enjoyed opening and closing days at Emo's for several years.
Jerry Jackson
May 5, 2013
I was a childhood best friend of Leslie & still miss her very much. I remember how happy I was when Dale married your mom. They seemed the perfect fit. Several years after Leslie's death I called your dad to see if he would be at our class reunion. That's when he told me he was getting married again & he seemed so excited about it that I knew he had been twice blessed with wives. I haven't heard fom him in many years but tho't of him frequently. He was such a kind, & thoughtful person.
Rita (Swanson) Carlson
May 5, 2013
Dear Children of Dale and Leslie,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's death.We were such good friends when we lived in Peoria. Our families did many things together that were so much fun. We met at the First Presby. Church and really enjoyed each other's company.I was Sandy Barrett when I lived there and we had 3 boys.....Peter, Todd and Scott. We often went swimming in your grandma's pool and spent endless happy hours with all of you kids. Your parents were kind, gentle, loving people. Please know I am thinking of you and I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandy Castek
May 4, 2013
Jane,Terrence, Ross and Owen you have our deepest sympathy. I remember how excited we were at AKPSI in 86/87 when he donated and old fridge from his office to the frat and we had it converted to a keg fridge. He was a really great guy who will be dearly missed. Tim "Guido" Fox and family
May 3, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katie and Dan Carey
May 3, 2013
To the Dobbins family, my deepest sympathy and condolences. I babysat all of you years ago and have fond memories of those times. I am sorry for your loss and am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine Bridges (Semick)
May 3, 2013
I had the opportunity to meet Dale while he worked at PDQ. He was a great man and I enjoyed and appreciated his friendship.
Andy Paulson
May 3, 2013
Jane, we are sending prayers and love to you and your family. Call me ANY TIME if you need anything at all. I really wish I lived closer so I could actually be there with you, but please know that I am with you in spirit.
Love, Les
Leslie Bauman
May 3, 2013
Dale:
You were a good man. Jane, God has a plan for all of us.
Maybe God has a train in heaven fo you to play with.
Mike and Christie
Mike's Scale Rails
May 3, 2013
Dale was such a dedicated member of United Presbyterian Church! We will miss him! Dale did a great job on the committee we were on and we were sad when he no longer attended the meetings because Dale always had a sensible point and a polite delivery and a way of getting to the truth and a good decision during committee meetings. UPC will be a poorer place without Dale!
Betty Pugh
May 3, 2013
To the Dobbins family,
Dale was my classmate from Kindergarten through Bradley. He was always very friendly and just a great person to be around. The world is a much better place because of Dale. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Brown
John Brown
May 3, 2013
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