Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
Morden, Dale
DALE WESLEY MORDEN passed away during the early morning of Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Lethbridge at the age of 75 years, following a resilient five-year fight against cancer.
DALE WESLEY MORDEN passed away during the early morning of Sunday, June 10, 2018 in Lethbridge at the age of 75 years, following a resilient five-year fight against cancer.
Dale was born to George "Buster" and Sara Morden on March 3, 1943, and he is survived by his wife, Ingrid, along with his children, Karen (Mark), Michael (Traci and grandchildren Zachary, Reid, and Beck), Carisa, Chris, and Tim (Chelsey).
Throughout his life, Dale was a farmer and a dedicated educator, spending 36 years working as a principal within Lethbridge School District #51 and impacting the lives of students and colleagues throughout his career before retiring and continuing to devote his time to farming.
He will be forever remembered for his kind and humble nature, his strength and work-ethic, his ability to talk to anyone, his near Jeopardy-level wealth of knowledge, and particularly for his dedication to his family as a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Special thanks to Dr. Shukkoor, Dr. Brigden, and the caring and compassionate staff at Jack Ady Cancer Centre, 4C, and Palliative Care.
A Celebration of Dale's Life will be held at MCNALLY COMMUNITY CENTRE, Township Road 82, Lethbridge, Alberta on Saturday, July 7, 2018 between 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. on a drop-in basis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jack Ady Cancer Centre, c/o Chinook Regional Hospital, 960 - 19 Street South T1J 1W5.
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Dear Ingrid and all Dale's family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on your great loss. Dale really was a renaissance man; he will be sorely missed by many.
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Phyllis Stotz
Ingrid and family, Our deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you at this sad time. I always enjoyed visiting with Dale ( usually at the grocery store) and I know that Grant and Rich will miss the farm visits. May your memories and the love that surrounds you bring you peace. Stacy, Grant and Rich Henderson
Dear ingrid and family, A life well lived and one that had an impact on many individuals. Gone too soon. In sympathy, Pati Wigelsworth
I was greatly saddened to read of Dale's death. I will remember him as a kind, fair and caring principal. A very fine man. So deeply sorry for your loss.
Mike, Karen, Ingrid and your entire family, my deepest sympathy and condolences to you all during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and my heart.
Ingrid, Chris, Karen and family: Our sincere condolences in the loss of Dale, one of the truly kind and genuine men we've had the pleasure of having pass through our lives. Our thoughts are with you.
Dear Ingrid and family, my sincere condolences to all of you during this sad time. Thinking of you.
Mike & Karen, Ingrid & Families, Our hearts go out to you all at this sad time. Your dad was a kind soul and he always had time for a chat when we ran into him around town. Thinking of you. Darcee, Anthony & Kristen Richardson
Our thoughts are with you at this sad and difficult time. The memories of Dale/Dad's love will be kept in your hearts always.
Sorry to hear of your passing. Best to the family.