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Best teacher ever. I loved his classes. He was my driver ed teacher as well. I made a right turn at a stop sign without stopping and he still passed me! LOL Rest in peace my friend.
Bruce Brogden
July 20, 2025 | School


Porterville, California
Jun 28, 1941 – Aug 23, 2020 (Age 79)
Dale Christopher Funderburk went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2020. He was 79 years old. Dale was born to Dale and Elizabeth (Van der Ziel) Funderburk in Hanford, California on June 28, 1941. He was the youngest of three children and was raised in Porterville. He attended...
Read MoreBest teacher ever. I loved his classes. He was my driver ed teacher as well. I made a right turn at a stop sign without stopping and he still passed me! LOL Rest in peace my friend.
Bruce Brogden
July 20, 2025 | School
I really enjoyed Mr. Funderburk's class. He always had a smile on his face and he was very funny. I was class of 1971 and through the years he would always recognize me and know my name. Amazing. Later in life, we were neighbors twice. He was always taking walks and he would stop and chat if I was outside. I will miss seeing him in the neighborhood. My condolences to Judy and the family.
Susan McGuire
September 03, 2020
Dale was a wonderful person and had an impact on so many kids lives. He will be so missed. I am praying for peace and comfort for his family. You will meet again.
Buzz & Julie Stephen
August 30, 2020 | Friend
Wow, so sad to hear of Mr. Funderburk's passing. I graduated from Monache in 1983 and I still have strong memories of him. He was a great teacher and really cared about his students.
Dorrit Geshuri
August 29, 2020 | Student
So sad to hear this news. Mr Funderburk was probably the most influential teacher that I ever had. He instilled a love of science that resides in me to this day.
My condolences to his family and friends and a big thank you from just one of the many thousands of students he inspired.
David Janeway '82
David Janeway
August 29, 2020 | Kailua Kona, HI | Student
Mr. Funderburk was a great teacher and good friend. Gonna miss you buddy but I will always be around to fix your computer.
Jeff Bochat
August 29, 2020 | Teacher
I was very saddened to read about Mr. Funderburk’s passing. He was always very polite to me. Altho I never had him as a teacher, I liked him a lot. He gave solid feedback during my stint on the Monoway staff. 1974. Be with the angels!
Bonnie Elliott
August 28, 2020 | Student

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Melissa Wong
August 28, 2020

Honored to have known Mr Funderburk. Such a genuine man and amazing teacher. He will be deeply missed by myself and many former students, I’m sure. Sincere condolences to the Funderburk family and all who knew and loved him.
Melissa Wong
August 28, 2020 | Student