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Billie Dial Obituary
SALINAS
Bill Dial, 82, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011, peacefully in his sleep at Emeritus-Harden Ranch, Salinas.
He was born April 8, 1928, in Slaton, Texas, to J. T. and Margery Ozell Dial. Bill was a 37 year veteran of the Salinas Fire Department where "Captain Bill" was a leader, mentor and role model for firefighters for more than three decades. After retiring from the fire department, Bill used his considerable handyman skills in his own business known as "Dial Does It". "Dial Does It" was more than a business name, it was a fact. When he took on a project, it was done, and done right whether it was installing a new garage door, remodeling a room or re-roofing a house.
Bill loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors whether it was deep sea fishing, camping in the Sierras or driving around Alaska by himself. Bill adored Gloria and supported her in all of her activities including Crimestoppers of Monterey County.
Bill was a lifelong San Francisco Giants fan. Bill served in the Coast Guard at the end of World War II in the Pacific theater.
He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gloria, and two children, Mark Dial of Eugene, Ore. and Steve Dial of Stockton; and three grandchildren, Nicholas Dial of Eureka, Christopher Dial of Stockton and Allison Dial of Stockton.
Friends and family are invited to attend visitation Friday, March 4, from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Healey Mortuary, 405 N. Sanborn Road, Salinas, CA.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 5, at 3 p.m. at Healey Mortuary.
Arrangements entrusted to Healey Mortuary & Crematory, www.healeymortuary.com
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Steve Haley
March 8, 2011
My prayers go out to you Steven and to your family on the loss of your Father. I will always remember his help with the Cub Scouts.
Kathi Pierce
March 3, 2011
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Not only will you have a Angel watching over you but also a very Special Fire Captain.
So sorry for your loss, Kathi Pierce (aka: Sodalady (ret)
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