I was born Lewis Dale Acord aka Dale Lewis Acord August 6, 1936 in Castle Gate, Carbon County, Utah. The second son of Lewis Earl and Delpha Mae Pettey Acord. I spent my youth in Carbon County in the small towns of Castle Gate and Helper. I graduated from Carbon High School in 1954 and entered the U.S. Navy serving the majority of my enlistment on the U.S Submarine Conger out of New London, CT. I met and married my sweetheart Ruth Blanche Gadbois in Noank, CT. on April 26, 1957. We enjoyed 45 happy years together until she passed away in 2002. I missed her dearly. We were blessed with three wonderful children during our marriage. I attended the University of Utah and a technical school before beginning a 43 – Year career in the manufacturing industry that enabled me to travel to several foreign countries in Europe and Asia in the course of my management assignments. I enjoyed coaching Ute conference football for 17 years and participating in its growth from shortly after it began in the late 50’s until 1976 when I pleased my dear wife by “retiring” from coaching. I then turned my attention to rooting for my favorite “Utah Utes” which continues on through my children and grandchildren. I was a Crimson Club Member and enjoyed my interactions with Coach Ron McBride. I am survived by my three children Patricia Ann (Dwayne), Alan Jeffrey (Julie) and Jodie Lee (Frank) who provided us with the twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren of whom I am truly proud, my sister-in-law Laura Jarrett (Bill) and my special friend Billie. A special thank you to my friends at the Murray Heritage Center and the great dances that I have enjoyed attending over the last several years. I am grateful for my 3 dogs, Tootsie, Elvis and Crazy Ricky who have been my constant companions since my wife’s passing. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 1st at 6-8 PM at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary, 3401 South Highland Drive and the Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 2nd at the Stratford Ward 1370 East Stratford Avenue with viewing beforehand at 11:00 AM.
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