Victor "Dale" Warren

Victor "Dale" Warren, 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at his home in Bigfork. He was born on Aug. 17, 1931 in Zortman, Mont., to Bill and Isabell (Laverdure) Warren.

The family moved to Ronan where Dale received his early education. He made his mark in the logging industry, operating heavy equipment, a skill he would later transfer to Alaska's North Slope, moving oil rigs for 20 years.

Dale lived life on his own terms. He was a very loving person to his family and his many friends. He enjoyed reciting poetry, bowling, hunting, fishing, western music, pets and telling jokes.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister: Vera Wold.

He is survived by his wife: Judy Warren of Bigfork; two daughters: Peppy Wood and Lori Lindsay and husband Gary all of Bigfork; a son: John Warren and wife Laurie of Forest Grove, Ore.; two sisters: Loyce Huber of Bigfork, and Betty Thomson and husband Stan of Anchorage, Ala.; seven grandchildren: Josh, Patrick, and Madison Wood, Ashley and Haley Lindsay, and Adam and Dustin Warren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for Dale Warren will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2006 at 10 a.m., at the Christian Center/Assembly of God.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Dale's family.