Dale A. Curtis passed away on January 1, 2017. He was born May 2, 1955 in Chico, CA and moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1971 and graduated from Peoria High School. Dale was a dedicated and loyal employee of Lincoln Laser Company for the past 38+ years. He was first employed as a Polygon Machinist in September of 1978. After proving himself to be a valuable employee early in his career, Dale was promoted to the position of Optics Technician in March of 1979 and learned the fine art of polishing nickel plated mirrors. As the company grew, so did the opportunities for Dale. In October of 1980, Dale was promoted to Production Control Manager. Dale organized the production of the company enabling further growth and created more opportunities for himself. In November of 1986, Dale was promoted to the position of Sales Engineer. He served the company in this position for 17 years, almost half of his career with the company, before being promoted to yet another position, Sales & Engineering Support in February of 2004. In May of 2005, Dale was asked to create a new department where his skills and knowledge of the company, processes, and history made him uniquely qualified. Dale became the “company encyclopedia”. He could remember the smallest details of parts and customers over the span of his 38 year career. If anyone had a question of “have we done anything like this in the past”, the answer was always, “Go ask Dale!” He always had the answer you were looking for… and more! One of his famous quotes I think we will all remember him for is, “For a dead-end job, this one ain’t so bad!” Dale was loved by everyone. His resourcefulness and knowledge will be missed almost as much as his incredible and priceless smile.
Dale was very active in MTA Dad’s Club and with the kids. The kids and grandkids were his greatest joy.
He is survived by his wife Donna Curtis, three kids: Angela, Reed, and Elizabeth, six grandkids, Monet, Zoey, Maxwell, Alexis, Colt, and Alexander and two brothers Ric (Vicki) and Chris. He joins his parents in Heaven. He was the greatest friend to all and dearly loved by all who knew him. Until we meet again...
Services will be held Saturday, January 14 at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary with reception to follow at: First United Methodist Church of Phoenix at 5510 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012.
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