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DAVID HALE Obituary

David M. Hale October 29, 1934 - November 7, 2017 Dave was the last of the 5 Hale boys from Aberdeen, WA. He had a long and diverse life. Served in the military, was a musician and drug court liaison. He is survived by his wife, Darlene, of 35 years, daughters, Vicky (Dean) Firkins, and Shari (Mike) Cupit and son, David, six grandkids, and 9 1/2 great-grandkids. He was well-loved. The family wishes to thank his Hospice nurses. Farewell party at a later date.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Nov. 19, 2017.

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Jeannie Morrissey

February 7, 2018

Dave my dear friend. You were a SingSnap star with a voice galore. You loved your family and your little dogs. Heaven has gained another singing angel. Thank you for being a friend through song.

Thank you to your wife and daughters for sharing this most beautiful video. He sure did love his doggys. I remember him being so upset over losing is old dog thst he wrote a song. Wish I could hear that one!

Rest High on that mountain my friend You will be missed!

Roger (AKA ) rogerrabbit Moras

February 6, 2018

Never met Dave in person , wish I had .He was a nice person I had the opportunity to play music with ,I will miss him greatly . My prayers goes to the family who lost a great man .

Dave Avery

February 4, 2018

Dave and I were station at Lincoln AFB Nebraska back in the 50's

Vicky Hale

January 8, 2018

We love you and will miss you beyond words. Enjoy the video picture slide show we uploaded.
All our love, Vicky and Dean

Dad, Darlene, Teagan

Shari Cupit

November 21, 2017

Shari Cupit

November 21, 2017

Dad, I love you and I miss you! I get your sense of humor and I could only wish I had your musical talents too! I will see you again someday! In the meantime, Mike and I and Dean and Vicky will help to look out for Darlene.

Love,

Shari

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