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1927
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2010
Dale Hooten Obituary
Dale Shelby Hooten passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010. He was 83 years old.
Dale was born May 3, 1927 to Clara Mae (Hugg) and John Shelby Hooten in Strawberry, Ark. Dale attended elementary schools in Strawberry and was a graduate of Egypt High School in Egypt, Ark. Dale was a WWII vet and after his discharge from the Navy he worked as a machinist at Rockford Ordnance Division in Rockford, Ill., for 11 years. In 1958 he moved to Fillmore where he worked in the Public Works Dept. for the City of Fillmore for 23 years.
He retired from that position in 1981. Dale enjoyed his time deep sea fishing, going to Santa Anita Park, Hollywood Park and OTB at the Ventura Fairgrounds for a day of playing the horses, and spending time in Las Vegas and Laughlin. He also enjoyed getting his friends together for some friendly games of poker, and camping with friends and family each year at Silver Lake above Mammoth.
Dale was also a longtime member of the Fillmore Club. Many days he would meet other members at the club for card games and just to visit with each other. Dale was happiest when the house was full with his children and grandchildren. He would entertain us for hours with stories of his life. Most of them were true, but he did enjoy exaggerating for the benefit of the grandchildren. We will all miss him telling his stories.
Dale is survived by Joan, his wife and companion of 33 years; son, Allan of Ojai; daughter, Linda Kinsler of South Shore, Ky.; stepdaughters, Lori (Ray) Medrano and Diane Arnett both of Fillmore; brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas (Jeri) of Oak View, Ellis (Mae) of Walnut Ridge, Ark., William Paul (Patsy) of Jonesboro, Ark., Joe (Janet) of Victoria, Texas; sisters, Barbara Alsup and Brenda Smith both of Fillmore; nine grandchildren, Justin Hooten of Santa Paula, Jonathan Medrano of Davis, Calif., Brandon Lloyd, Christopher Medrano, Bryanna Arnett and Bryan Arnett all of Fillmore, Amber Martin and Jessie Kinsler of South Shore, Ky., and Angie Coldiron of Wheelersburg, Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Caleb Martin of South Shore, Ky., and Jamison Coldiron of Wheelersburg, Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clara Mae and John Shelby Hooten; sisters, Verna Petrek, Maxine Huskey, Rose Marie Hooten and Linda Wilson. The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to Louis Lovelace.
At Dale's request there will be no services.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dale Hooten
October 19, 2010
To my old friend--thanks for the many memories and friendship! Rowe
October 19, 2010
What a guy---and best friend! Love Rowe and Molly
Vicki Linares
October 6, 2010
Dear Joan and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Dale's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Vicki Linares
John & Lois Kozar
October 4, 2010
To the Hooten Family:
John & I were so sorry to hear about Dale's passing. Our sympathy and prayers are with you all at this time. John has fond memories of Dale from when they worked together and we considered him a friend.
Don Vela
October 1, 2010
Hooten family;I had the pleasure of working with Dale one summer through a work program put on by the city.He was alway's a very upbeat and happy man and always made us high schoolers feel welcomed.He will be greatly missed.
September 30, 2010
To the Hooten Family:
We all will miss Dale tremendously.. he was one heck of a guy. I loved his sense of humor. He will be missed by everyone.
Our sincere condolences,
David & Sharon Villasenor
Julie Medina
September 30, 2010
RIP Uncle Dale. I will miss your humor and your wit. I will miss knowing that any time I wanted to I could walk next door and look in your window and see you sitting there watching TV and waving to come in. I'll think of you every time I make tamales and I'll make some for you even though you are no longer here. Thanks for being a part of my life as I was growing up. Living next door to you was very special for me. I know you are in a much better place and out of any misery you were suffering. To my family, I love you all and I wish you all peace. May his memory live on forever inside each one of us. God Bless you all.
Jerry & Kris Burgett
September 30, 2010
We were truly blessed to have known Dale. He was such a special man and wonderful friend. Our prayers are with you.
Roy Alsup
September 30, 2010
Dear Joan, Tom, Barbara, Breenda and the extended family. I'm so sorry for your loss. Dale was a great guy, a mans man, and great fella that was loved by everyone who knew him.
God Bless all of you and we will keep you in our prayers.
September 30, 2010
RIP Dale, you were a delight to know and we are proud to say you were our friend.So many happy memories at Santa Anita, especially sitting on the steps when you and Darrell had a little too much good drink, and all the poker games at our house.
Losing you is truly a great loss,
Your friends Darrell & Betty
Shelley Ragatz
September 30, 2010
RIP Uncle Dale...You will be deeply missed....Dale was a good man with a great sense of humor, always joking and making us laugh.....My heart and prayers are with our family at this time of sorrow...I am blessed to have had Dale in my life and will forever hold the memories in my heart.....God Bless
Julie Medina
September 30, 2010
RIP Uncle Dale. I will miss your humor and your wit. I will miss knowing that any time I wanted to I could walk next door and look in your window and see you sitting there watching TV and waving to come in. I'll think of you every time I make tamales and I'll make some for you even though you are no longer here. Thanks for being a part of my life as I was growing up. Living next door to you was very special for me. I know you are in a much better place and out of any misery you were suffering.
Alan,
My thoughts are prayers are with you. May your dad's memory live forever in your heart. Keep in touch.
To Joan - Thank you for always being there. I know the last couple years have been tough and you did a great job. I pray you get some rest and find peace. Thanks for giving my uncle 30+ years.
To my dad and my aunts...I love you guys and I'm thinking of you always and I pray you find peace with all of your losses that you have endured this year. I know it's not easy losing 3 siblings in one year. I'm just thankful that you are all still here with me. Dale is up there with all his sisters and my mom laughing and joking. God Bless
September 29, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to meet and talk with him.
With my deepest sympathy, Sharon Stegner
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