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Dale L. West

August 12, 1948 — September 12, 2025

Pocatello

Dale L. West, 77, passed away peacefully September 12, 2025 at home.

Dale was born on August 23, 1948 in Moscow, Idaho to Dan and Vivian West. The family lived in Fernwood, Idaho where Dale attended school in St. Maries, Idaho.

Following high school, Dale was drafted into the United States Army in 1966. He served until 1968.

Following his tour of duty, Dale went to work for IFI in Fernwood, Idaho where he was a heavy equipment operator. It was in Emida, Idaho, during this time, where Dale met the love of his life, Marcie Darnell. They married August 3, 1969. They shared 56 happy years together as one. In 1971, Dale and Marcie moved to Pocatello, Idaho for Dale to attend Idaho State University.

Together, Dale and Marcie shared the love of the outdoors such as hunting, fishing, and camping with their family. One of Dales favorite activities was coyote hunting with his dogs Zane and Dottie - whom he loved very much.

In 1974, after finishing VoTech, Dale found his passion in selling cars at Glen's Chevrolet for 15 years. He then transferred to Hirning Pontiac GMC where he continued to sell vehicles until his retirement in 2017.

During his retirement, he began to build custom knives to occupy his time.

Dale and Marcie are Christians and enjoyed attending University Bible Church.

Dale is survived by his wife, Marcie at the family home, daughter, Hope of Boise, Idaho, sons, Ranee of St. Maries, Idaho and Casey of Pocatello, Idaho. He is also survived by four grandchildren and one sister, Donna, of Portland, Oregon.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents and brothers.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 17, 2025 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 2651 Cromwell Lane, Blackfoot, ID 83221.

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