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Chad Norman Dial

1986 - 2025

BORN

1986

DIED

2025

Chad Dial Obituary

Chad Norman Dial died unexpectedly on June 11, 2025, in Nampa, Idaho at the age of 39. His family is deeply saddened and shocked by his sudden death.

He was born on June 1, 1986, to Paul and Shauneen Dial in Rexburg, Idaho and grew up in St. Anthony, Idaho later moving to Green River, Wyoming and back to Rigby, Idaho where he graduated high school. He married his wife Sara Lethcoe on November 3, 2020, in Nampa, Idaho. They have called Nampa home for the past 6 years.

Chad was a cherished husband, father, brother, nephew, and son. His legacy lives on in the many memories shared by family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his loving wife Sara; one son, Gavin Dial; and five stepdaughters Adiana and Celia Lethcoe, Angelica, Evelina, and Lavinia Willden. He is also survived by his father, Paul (Deanne) Dial; sister, Nicole (Justin) Ellis, and brother Ryan Dial. He leaves behind aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and stepsiblings, who loved him and will miss his kind heart.

Chad was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Shauneen Dial; grandparents Lewis and Arlene Hanson, Ken and Lola Dial, Shirley and Ron Lundquist; and cousin Brian Rumsey.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Jefferson Star from Jun. 25 to Jun. 19, 2025.

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