This guy was a real friend.  I didn't like him at first but we both go to the same gym. He talked alot, I thought he's my kind of friend. Only knew him a short time, but it was worth it. I'll miss you my friend, always. 

He who lives in the memory of his loved ones 
is not dead,
he is only far away,
only those who are forgotten are dead.


AndI think  we  will  never  forget  Dale, the best cousin Icould have. 
We will miss his warmth  and  sense of humor

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with  Anna, Pam, Ginny, Jeff, Donnie and the entire family.  Dale Lee was a wonderful person.

Pam and Dale were neighbors of ours for many years. Our first memory of them was when they would drive by on Friday afternoons with one of them towing their fishing boat and the other one towing their camping trailer. We met them when our daughters became friends and we invited them to go water skiing at Bonny Reservoir. We remember Dale saying why the hell would anyone want to jump out of a boat. After the first trip, when Dale quickly learned how to ski, they bought a new boat and ski equipment.  By the way, Dale put the first dent in the new motor home, but tried to blame it on “Damm it Pam”. The next 30 years we camped, boated and 4-wheeled together. He was an expert in planning our daily 4-wheel trips and never once got us lost. We hope he finds all the glassy water in heaven and will ski forever.  We will miss our fun times, but our thankful for all the memories. 

I was just a little girl when Pam brought this stranger (Dale) home to meet the Illinois family.  I remember my dad saying “god damn Pam is that the best you could do” .  Of course everyone busted out laughing!  And so it began, Dale fit right in and became part of our crazy crew.  Over the years many memories have been shared.  It seemed after retiring we started seeing more of Dale.  We loved to visit in the mountains and enjoyed his time here with us in Illinois.  Never a dull moment and so many laughs (usually to the point of tears)!  We will miss him so much.  His strength and laughter will live on through his family and in our hearts forever.  Love you buddy😘. Give Uncle Kenny a hug from all of us.  

I don't know where to begin, Over 20 yrs of working together, hunting together, helping you during ice racing season, boating/fishing on Fridays during ten hour  days, helping each other on home projects. The list can go on and on ... Because we defiantly  shared the  same interests. Racing, Racing and more Racing. I always thought Jeff's name was "Damn it" and his middle name was Jeff!!!! You were like a brother to me and even though we had lost touch a few  years ago there is a big void. As Rich would say "RIP Dude" see you on the other side some day .

The Low family loved Dale the moment we met him.  We will always remember his warm smile and infectious laugh. We we’re amazed by his kind heart and his can-do attitude.  If you needed anything Dale would be the first to step up and help.  We are so blessed to have Dale in our lives.

I’m a neighbor of Dale and Pam and I was able to go on a camping trip a couple years back with them and all their friends. What I learned about Dale real fast on that trip was he “Hauled Ass!” Dale was leading all the local neighbors to the spot and I was right behind him lol. It took everything my truck had to keep up with him.  I was proud I somewhat stayed with him, but he literally left me in the dust.  I’m pretty sure he modified his motorhome somehow to make it faster. Dale always had a positive attitude and a huge smile. I will always cherish the short time I knew him.

Having known Dale for over 50 years, I sure have a lot of memories of him. He always treated me like a sister when we were in school, protecting me from "the boys".  I can still hear his mom..."Dale Lee!"...which always sounded like day-lee.  He would stand at attention! No matter how tough he thought he was, he always listened to his mom! All the years that have gone by and Dale always greeted me with a big bear hug. He was a kind, giving man who always would lend a hand to help. You have lost a good one. Pam, Jeff and Ginny-Thank you so much for sharing him with us. So many tears have been shed from all of us who are lucky enough to have known  him. 

Menschen, die man liebt, sind wie Sterne.
Sie funkeln und leuchten noch lange nach ihrem Erlöschen.
Wir können es kaum glauben.
Herzliche Anteilnahme 
von
Theo und Christa
Timo mit Familie
Susanne mit Familie 

I have only known Dale for a couple of hunting seasons. I have camped the last 2 years next to their camp. He always had a smile and a positive attitude when I would see him. I am devastated of his passing. He left hunting camp early and I was worried about him. I am truly sorry for his passing.

Quiet and quiet without a word
 did you leave us?

 You had a good heart
 now it rests quietly, but unforgotten.

 It's so hard to understand
 that we will never see you again.

 Dear Dale,
 You will remain in our dear memories forever.
 We have experienced a lot with you and your great ones in the USA and Germany and have always laughed a lot together.
 Dear Pam, dear Anna, dear children and dear family.  We are deeply saddened for you.

 Your uncle Pauli with Sabine, Marvin, Melanie and Susanne

Lot of fun years at the county together, will miss you. Lost touch over the years but fun memories are still there.
Rest in peace my friend Humpy

Dale and my husband Rich Young go way back to the Daniel Chevrolet days. Where these two would detail vehicles and on occasion get to burn some rubber down the road on some test drives.  Big mistake, right🤣 They then followed each other over to  Elpaso County DOT. Spent many years together there and both retiring from DOT. Those 2 guys would play jokes on each other all the time. Dale and Rich had many laughs together at the gym. Ballys at that time. They even meet Eric Estrada from the television series "Chips". 

For the longest time people would think Dale and Rich were brothers. They looked alot alike with their beautiful blonde curly locks of hair, blue eyes and similar body build.

Through my husband Rich I then was blessed to have been introduced to Dale and Pam Hampton. In which I will forever be grateful for Pam supporting me in getting on with Colorado Springs Utilities. Thank you Pam😘. Since then Pam and I have retired from CSU. 

Where oh where has the time gone. 

Dale and Pam Hampton most certainly have been a great example of how life should be lived. Because they lived Life, together! Enjoying each other, their family and friends. 
Our deepest sympathies to Pam, Jeff, Ginny and other family members and friends. Prayers for peace and comfort. Keep the good memories alive.
 
Dale may you rest in peace and know how much you were loved and will be missed by many. 

As you're long time buddy Rich would say "Later Bro"❣ R.I.P.😇🙏

Ganz still und leise,ohne ein Wort,
gingst Du von uns fort.
Du hast ein gutes Herz besessen,
nun  ruht es still, doch unvergessen.
Es ist so schwer, es zu verstehen,
dass wir Dich niemals wiedersehen.

Unfassbar,
Lieber Dale,  Du wirst uns ewig in lieber Erinnerung bleiben.
Wir haben so viel mit Dir und Deiner tollen Familie in USA  und Deutschland erlebt und haben immer viel gelacht.
Liebe Pam und liebe Kinder ,liebe Oma und liebe Familie.
Wir sind in tiefster Trauer mit Euch.
Wir haben Euch lieb.

Euer Onkel Pauli mit Sabine, Marvin, Melanie und Susanne

Dale was my crew chief at this years Bellville Vintage Nationals on the Bellville Kansas Highbanks. He was a lot of help and great to be around. I would not have made the event without his help.
What a shock it was to hear of his passing. We all lost a great friend.
I like the picture with his obit, he is wearing his Bellville Vintage
Nationals t-shirt. 
My prayers and condolences to his family and many friends.
Rest in Peace Dale.
Thanks for your help.
Bill Yalotz

We loved Dale and still adore his wife Pam. We met in Arizona when we parked our Motorhome next to theirs. Instant best friends. Every winter from then on we camped where they camped, and of course with many other of their group of nomads. You can’t possibly know Dale and not love him. He will be missed by so many people. The fact that he is gone is unimaginable. His family has suffered a great loss and our thoughts  and prayers are with them. 

What a special  angel God has gained.  We have  been privileged to know Dale for over 50 years and  what a super friend  he was.   Countless fun and memories will  always be in our hearts.  Thanks for your constant  giving, kindness and always ready to give a  helping hand.  You will be sadly missed by so many.  R.I.P.  Dale.  😢 🙏 💓

"Humpy" the name says it! What a guy! Totally genuine and a personality the size of his heart! "Jim, I really wanna shoot a bull with a decent set of horns so I can hang on my wall." Like this one! "Oh hell all he needs is any horns and I'll be happy!" I wanted to be part if that dream but I dropped the ball, I got hung up in this 100mph world and I didn't follow up. I'll FOREVER regret it! 25 yrs ago I was down and OUT and a 30 min phone conversation with Humpy made me laugh again brought hope  back in my world! He was there for me and I'll remember that for the rest of my life! Just like " Jeff get your G-Damn ass back in the house!" Of course Jeff was just like all of us at teen age but when the boss barked you listened , lol! God, I'll miss him! I love him and I thank him for being my friend. 

Having known Dale and hunted with him since 1984, I have gotten a lot of great memories with him.  We set up camp and he would tell us where the elk would be and his break down on how to hunt.  He was tough to hunt with.  Always a split faster to spot game and a split faster on the trigger.  If you were lucky enough to get something when he would miss he was always there to help.  He was the staple that held our camp together.  Glad I got one more hunt in with you old buddy.    Now you will have a better view of the heards and can guild us.  Shoot straight, I'll see you again.  Love and miss you, Dana.

Maybe I didn’t know you, at least not personally, but I knew so much of you. I knew you were a fun guy and made everyone laugh especially my dad. I know whenever I’d come to visit my parents or ask my mom over the phone who my dad was talking to it was always you. Thank you for making him smile and keeping him sane camping and during retirement. You will be missed by all. 

Prayers for your wife and kids. Xo Jenna

No matter when you  were around Dale he would make you laugh.  He was one of the most wonderful individuals I have ever been blessed to know.    What an amazing man with a huge heart and smile to go with it.  His life cut so short and I will miss him terribly.

One of my favorite things about Dale was his personality. Dale would wake up and greet me by the campers and we would sit and complain about Kansas weather, or we would crack some jokes together. He knew what he wanted when he wanted it.  And if he didn't get it; he yelled at Pam. I would give anything to hear him say "Damn it Pam!" just one last time.

OBITUARY

Dale Paul Lee Hampton

October 3, 1955 – November 22, 2021

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Updates

Past Services

Memorial Service