Dale James Rosquist

Dale James Rosquist, 76, a very much beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, patriot and friend, left his earthly home on October 20, 2024 surrounded by his children and grandchildren, to join his family in Heaven.

Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Rosquist, Parents Deon and Geraldine Rosquist, Brother Gerald Rosquist and Sister Sandra Anderson.

Dale James Rosquist was born April 1, 1948 in Payson, Utah. Dale married the love of his life, Ellen Lewis Rosquist, in 1973. He leaves behind his six children; Jaque (Keith) Wallace, Jody (Shayne) Bean, Seth (Melania) Rosquist, Charlinda (Brady Quigley) Kyle, Burke (Marlana) Rosquist, Azel (April Baker) Rosquist, along with 24 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, his brothers, Bud (Diane) Rosquist, Von (Mary) Rosquist, Fred (Barbara) Rosquist, Cary (Kris) Rosquist, and his sister, Ladaun Ray and many cousins, nieces and nephews who he loved and cherished.

Dale was a proud veteran, an airman in the US Navy. He served a tour and a half aboard the USS Okanawa during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1971.

Dale was a life-time mechanic, classic car and hot rod enthusiast, he moved to Ramah, New Mexico in 1984 to give it a go at being a cowboy ranch hand for his father-in-law. When being a cowboy got old, he went back to his roots as a mechanic, running a service station. After living in New Mexico for 15 years he relocated back to Utah.

As a jack of all trades he always had something to fall back on which helped him provide for his family. He became a master of calligraphy and pool (billiards.) He enjoyed glass etching, wood carving and liked playing as an amateur train conductor. His fondest and favorite working memory was as a street artist, drawing caricatures in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6pm-8pm at Anderson Funeral Home, 94 W 300 N, Nephi, Utah 84648.

Services will be on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 25 N 100 E, Levan, Utah 84639.

Family Prayer 10:45 a.m.

Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Levan Cemetery, 400 S 600 E, Levan, Utah 84639.

The family would like to invite you to a luncheon at the residents of Dale’s Nephew, Travis and Kelly Rosquist, 265 W 100 S, Levan, UT 84639 following the interment.

Pallbearers are his Grandsons; Jagg, Nolan, Austin, Blake, Kyler, Jhett, Buster, Ericct, Giovanni, Crash, Beau, Chalk, Jose, and Kaes.

Honorary Pallbearers are his Sons; Seth, Burke, Azel, Keith, Shayne, Brady and the countless beloved nephews, cousins and dearest friends that meant so much to Dale.

The family would like to express immense gratitude and appreciation to Dale and Ellen’s Earth Angel, Julieann.