Dale L. Petit

Petit, Dale L. age 54, of St. Louis Park, passed away peacefully at home on June 12 after a four year battle with brain cancer. Dale grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He was employed by Minnesota Valley Landscape for two years, was co-owner of Landshapes Landscapers for three years, and in 1984 started West Lake Landscape with business partner and close friend Randy Boe. Dale fell in love with his lovely dental hygienist, Kim LaPointe, and they married in 1985. Together they have raised three fine sons, Colin, David and Adam. Dale, a.k.a. "Big D" or "Mr. D", was an avid follower of his sons' many sports activities. He made countless friends through St. Louis Park sports and Westwood Lutheran Church, all of whom came through for him, Kim and the boys in their time of need by providing food, fundraisers, friendship and love, for which his family is forever grateful. Special thanks go to Dr. John Trusheim and his staff. The care provided Dale at the Shalom Community Alliance and at home by Fairview Home Care and Hospice and three very special care-givers was unsurpassed, except perhaps by that of his mother- and father-in-law, Ed and Laura LaPointe, who gave days and weeks of their time. Dale is survived by his wife of 22 years Kim, and sons Colin, David and Adam; father, Julien Petit of Edina; brothers, Noel (Sharon) of Minneapolis, and Barry (Kitty) of Wayzata; many caring cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by mother, Evelyn "Ev" Petit, who loved her "Dale-pie". A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 17 at 2:00 pm at Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park. Memorials are to the donor's choice.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.