- Date Of Birth: October 10, 1956
- Date Of Death: May 30, 2013
- State: Michigan
Bethany Anne Dale, 56, went home to reside with her Heavenly Father on May 30, 2013. Bethany was born in Midland, to Gary and Deanna (Austin) Dunham, on Oct. 10, 1956. She graduated from Meridian High School and maintained friendships with her classmates throughout her entire life.
Beth was married to her loving husband, Thomas Oliver Dale Jr. She was admired for her cheerfulness and kindness and always had the most unforgettable, beautiful smile for everyone. Beth was an avid photographer and while working as the secretary of Harbor Light Christian School, Petoskey, captured countless memories for the school yearbook. She was also employed as a secretary for Circuit Control Corporation, Petoskey, and Fisher Contracting, Midland. Beth had a great love for family and children and because of that love adopted and also fostered many children.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her beloved children, Corey Mose, Christopher (Shelly) Pawloski, Michelle Dale, Thomas A. (Stephanie) Dale, Marc (Theresa) Pawloski, Oliver Dale, Aubrey Dale, Aryel (Irvin) Tester, Erica Dale and foster daughter, Danielle Starnes; grandchildren, Bethany Burrows, Nathan and Kaylee Pawloski, Elizabeth and Joseph Dale, Thomas A. Dale Jr., Samantha and Taylor Pawloski, Aislyn Dale and Rebbeca Tester; parents, Gary and Deanna Dunham; mother-in-law, Violet Dale; sisters, Pamela (Randy) Streu, Lisa (Kim) Knight and Anna Dunham; brother, Gary (Becky) Dunham; brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Lori) Dale, Brian Dale; sisters-in-law, Sandy (Bill) Thomas, Donna (Robert) Poulin and Tina (Butch) Lemay. Bethany is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews; and a large extended family. She is preceded in death by her sister, Cindy Lou Dunham; and her father-in-law, Thomas Oliver Dale Sr.