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1935
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Dale Doig Obituary
July 24, 1935 - February 10, 2022
Fresno, California - The Honorable Dale Edwin Doig, July 24, 1935, to February 10, 2022, has gone to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his loving family at his passing. Dale was born in Los Angeles, CA, but spent most of his summers living in Yosemite National Park - where his father worked as a park Ranger. He received a BA in History, and an MA in Education, along with his teaching credential. Dale was the recipient of the Outstanding Young Educator Award, Junior Chamber of Commerce in 1969. He spent many years in the classroom at Roosevelt HS teaching history and political science. It was there his students urged him to get into local politics. Dale later ran and was elected to the Fresno City Council in 1973, and served until 1984. He was then elected as Mayor of Fresno from 1985 to 1989. After serving the citizens of Fresno, Dale was fortunate enough to spend many years living in Bass Lake, CA, where he enjoyed his passions of fly fishing and hiking.
Dale was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia (Sally) Fletcher and his son Kenneth Doig. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth (Lisa) Carrera, son-in-law Michael Carrera, grandsons Brandon and Nicholas Carrera, and great-grandsons Keegan, Ezekiel, Zachariah and Zayne Carrera. Dale's love, Kindness, and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
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Bob Licon
February 17, 2023
I am a former labor union representative for city blue-collar workers of the City of Fresno and I am proud to have had the opportunity to know Dale Doig as a City of Fresno Councilman, Mayor, and friend. Mayor Doig was always a friend to organized labor and supported the various issues related to union workers. He was instrumental in returning the city's concrete repair program that installed and repaired sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, programs once eliminated after the passing of proposition 13 during the late 1970s. He was a strong union supporter and advocate for labor. He will forever be in my thoughts and prayers. I have fond memories of Dale, Sid Pratt, and myself fishing for trout at the many lakes and streams nearby.
Kim Ann Herndon
August 18, 2022
My Father completed his student teaching under Mr. Doig at Roosevelt. They remained respectful friends after my Dad graduated from Fresno State with his degree in PoliSci and continued his career with the CHP. I will always remember the clear sound of his voice and the smile on his face. May his memory be a blessing.
Donna A Pollock
May 6, 2022
Mr Doig was my teacher at Roosevelt 2 years in a row. We all loved him as our teacher. He was so much fun, and very smart. He taught us so much, and I thank him so much. God Bless you, Mr Doig.....
Dick Scott
March 20, 2022
Dale was a pledge brother forSigma Chi. I counted he and Sally as two of my best friends at Fresno State.
He had a great sense of humor and was always very down to earth and positive.
I´m so sorry to hear of his passing.
Steven Armstrong
February 21, 2022
Lisa, Michael and family, my deepest condolences to you all. It has been some time and wonder if you remeber me. Please know, Dale was a huge influence in my formative years as was Sally and of course Ken. I am truly saddened to learn you are now void of all three. Know that I will keep your family in my thoughts and wish you all continued love and God's grace.
Linda Ortega-Renovato
February 21, 2022
Our sincere condolences go out to Lisa and the Doig Family. May he rest in heavenly peace.
Jim Riedenauer
February 19, 2022
Nice person and a great teacher at Roosevelt....God bless
Terri Hinshaw (Robinson)
February 19, 2022
He was my teacher at Roosevelt back in the 70s. He was very mild tempered and an all around nice man, RIP Mr Doig
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