Dale Snelson Obituary
Dale loved Jesus and spoke his name to everyone he came in contact with, he always gave God the Glory.
Dale was a veteran that served in the Air Force from July 1954 to Feb. 1958. He was stationed in Guam during the Korean conflict.
Dale's enthusiasm for racing started in his teens where he was launched into Drag Racing in southern California. Later in life after moving to Alaska he changed to Nascar Race Trucks becoming an owner/crew chief. Moving to Lake Havasu City in 2011 his endeavors in racing were reduced to sponsoring drivers and being a spectator which he fully enjoyed.
Dale was preceded in death by his father Melvin, mother Mae Dean, sons Ronnie and Randy, daughter Jana Roseberry, sister Jacqueline Tuttle. and brother Gerry Snelson.
Survivors include his wife Pamela Snelson, sons Ricky and Steven Snelson, daughters Pamela Martin and Cary Grant, twin brother Darry Snelson, sister Phyllis Hearron, brother Dennis Snelson of Scotland. Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all too many to list.
Honorary Pallbearers; sons Ricky and Steven Snelson, nephews Robbie and Derek Snelson.
Dale's final resting place is Riverside National Cemetery at Riverside, California.
In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to KNLB Radio Station,510 N. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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David & Sylvia SUE Mock
March 3, 2026
We were so shocked to hear from one of Dale´s nephews that he had passed this past December. We spent many hours with Dale at Polar Raceway; driving to his shop, Carburation Specialities in Palmer, Alaska from Anchorage. Dale was always so full of praises for Jesus and he led his life in the manner of a devout Christian. When he and Pam moved to Lake Havasau, Arizona, we would drive from Mesa, Arizona to have him work his magic on our Carburetors.
One of memories of Dale was in Anchorage, Alaska in early 1976. I was driving a little 1940 Ford Coupe. It was a great car, except, it didn´t have any gauges AT ALL. I was having problems trying to get my little coupe to stay running. I was close to his shop on Dowling Road, and pulled in to his parking lot. I went in and told him that Dave was out of town and I couldn´t keep my car running. Dale, being the wonderful, caring man he was told me to pull it into the shop and he would see if he could fix it. Dale spent about 2 hours trouble shooting the issue. Finally, he looked at me and asked me if I had enough gas. I answered that I was pretty sure I had fuel, (remember no fuel gauge). He said well let me check one one more thing. He took a hose, put it in the filler neck into the tank and blew. Oh My Goodness, no gas. He was so patient and made sure I had gas to get home. He never belittled me, never thought I was a silly blonde, all he would say was that he was so happy he was able to get me home safely. I know that God has welcomed him into his loving embrace and I know that Dale is smiling down from Heaven knowing he is finally in the loving care of our Lord.
Below is the gas-less culprit.
We will miss you Dale.
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