Dale Norton

Dale Norton obituary, Safford, AZ

Dale Norton

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Safford Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints

501 W. Catalina Drive, Safford, AZ 85546

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Safford Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints

501 W. Catalina Drive, Safford, AZ 85546

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Nov

15

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1000 Central Cemetery Road, Thatcher, AZ 85552

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Dale Norton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vining Funeral Home - Safford on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Dale Norton, a lifelong resident of the Gila Valley, passed into the eternities Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, at his residence. Dale was 73.
Dale leaves to mourn: his beloved wife, Becky, three sons, Tracy (Susannah), Brad (Beni) and Scott (Malea); and a daughter, Sheri Liong (Jemmy); and nine grandchildren.
Funeral services for Dale will be conducted Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Safford Stake Center by Bishop Paul Badger of the Catalina Ward. Concluding services will follow in the Central Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, November 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Vining Funeral Home and Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Safford Stake Center Relief Society Room. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Dale, please visit our floral store.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Vining Funeral Home

1940 South 20th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Safford Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints

501 W. Catalina Drive, Safford, AZ 85546

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Safford Stake Center of The Church of Jesus Chrsit of Latter-day Saints

501 W. Catalina Drive, Safford, AZ 85546

Send Flowers

Nov

15

Service

12:30 p.m.

Central Cemetery

1000 Central Cemetery Road, Thatcher, AZ 85552

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Vining Funeral Home - Safford

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.