Dale Burgess

L. Dale Burgess Pocatello-L. Dale Burgess of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away July 27, 2007, at the Portneuf Medical Center. Dale was born February 12, 1927, in Winamac, Indiana, to Elmer and Ruby (Sutton) Burgess. Dale and his twin, Dean, were the middle sons of four boys. Dale served in the Air Force during the Korean War, receiving an honorable discharge as first lieutenant in 1956. After earning two master degrees, one in public administration and one in chemistry, he went on to teach college chemistry for many years, six of which were in New Zealand. On January 1, 1990, he married Roxanne Doman in the West Jordan LDS Temple. Dale was a convert to the LDS Church, and served in many callings. Dale enjoyed many years as a Scoutmaster, as this combined his love of the outdoors and his love of working with the youth. His favorite callings have always involved doing missionary work and in 1997-1998, he and his sweetheart, Roxanne, served a mission in Detroit, Michigan. Dale has always enjoyed the outdoors, where he spent many hours hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. Also, traveling and meeting new people have been important in his life. Dale has always felt that money was best spent in traveling and creating memoires. And since family had always been the focal point of his life, he was constantly making the rounds visiting children and stepchildren. Dale is survived by four children from his first wife (Darla Scheer): Warren (Myrna) Burgess, Cheyenne, Wyo., Diane (Kevin) Kesler, Ogden, Utah, Peggy (Mark) Fullmer, Yuba City, California. and Carl (Emily) Burgess, Gilbert, Arizona. He is also survived by his wife, Rosanne and her children, Kelly (Brent) Bagshaw, Soda Springs, Idaho, Diana (Jimmie) Darrington, Provo, Utah, Tracy (Billie) Wood, Stansbury Park, Utah, and Ted ( Heather) Doman, Pleasant Grove, Utah. Dale and Roxanne have a total of 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren between them. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, L. Dean Burgess, Lyle Burgess, and Orval Burgess. For those who wish to pay their respects, there will be a viewing July 30, 2007 at the Pocatello, Idaho North Stake Building, 4890 Whitaker, Rd. from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the funeral services starting at 1:00 p.m.. He will be interred at the Inkom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be make to the LDS Perpetual Education Fund in Dale's name. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave.