Dale L. Cunningham

CUNNINGHAM, Dale L. - March 16, 1926 - June 9, 2008. Long time resident of Marin County, Dale Cunningham died on June 9 2008. He was born in Danville IL. To Claude and Jenny Claypool Cunningham. Dale served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and then married his high school sweetheart, Virginia Dunbar. Two children were born of that union, Diana and Gary. After a mutual parting in the early 50's Dale enlisted in the army and while in Germany met the love of his life, Marilyn Anderson. Married in June of 1957 Dale and Marilyn lived in San Francisco before moving to Mill Valley and the later to Novato. Sons Patrick, Roger, and Jim completed Dale and Marilyn's family. Dale is preceded in death by: his parents Claude and Jenny brothers: Arthur and Donald, sisters: Lavonne, Ruby, and Clara May, his grandson Jimmy Finical-Miner; and his beloved wife Marilyn. He is survived by his brother Wayne and sister Anna of Danville Il; sons Patrick (Shellie) of Rohnert Park, Roger (Kim) of Santa Rosa, Jim (Barbara) of San Diego, Gary of New Mexico and daughter Diana of Scottsdale, AZ; grand children include Kyle and Kara of Rohnert Park, Ronnie of Santa Rosa, Jenna and Maddy of San Diego, Kimberly of Riverside, and Melissa of Tucson. Dale has two great-grandchildren, Katie of Riverside and Jesse of Tucson. Dale is loved and will greatly be missed by family, friends, neighbors and his cronies at the Elks Lodge # 2655. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 14th at Valley Memorial Park, Novato, followed by a Celebration of His Life at the Novato Elks Lodge. Arrangements by ADOBE CREEK FUNERAL HOME, 331 Lakeville St., Petaluma. CHEDA & LYONS - Directors 707-789-9000