Dale Monroe Nebeker

Dale Monroe Nebeker died peacefully surrounded by family at the Mt. Olympus Rehabiltation Center in Salt Lake City on December 29, 2016.

Born May 16, 1936 in Pocatello, Idaho to Dono Lazelle Nebeker and Etha Janette Quinn.  He was raised by his step father Barber Dewane Dye, Sr. and his mother on a farm in Firth, Idaho.  In his youth he was known as “Spike” Dye.

He was married to Marlene “Marli” Gaye Larsen on May 24, 1958.  The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.

Dale is survived by his children; Scot D. (Liz), SLC, UT, Lori G. (Ralph), Kona, HI, Valeri L. (Julie), Renton, WA, Shauna K. (Scott), Midvale, UT.  Also survived by three brothers; Barber Dewane Dye, Jr., Blackfoot, ID, William Dye, Ocala, FL, Kerry Dye, Kimberly, ID, and one sister; Barbara Taylor, Inkom, ID.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, “Marli”,  his mother and step father, and two sisters; Lois and Ila, and one brother; Brent.  Six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

Dale attended schools in Firth, ID and graduated from Firth High as class valedictorian in 1954.  He Lettered in football, basketball and baseball, held spots on various speech teams, and acted in two school plays.  He was a top winner in the district speech meet of the Future Farmers of America.  He was named to the second team of the All-County basketball team, was captain of the football team and also took time out from baseball to run track.

Dale joined the Army during the Korean Conflict in 1954, He attended Army Finance School and spent two years in Germany.  He was honorably discharged in 1957.

He spent two years (1960-62) attending Idaho State University where he majored in Business and Education, and played on the football team.  He had aspiration of having a career in coaching.  He made the Honor Roll all four semesters achieving a 3.66 GPA before leaving to support his wife and three children.

Dale held various management positions during his career, primarily in the Petroleum Industry.  He started with American Oil Co. (Amoco) in 1964, working out of Salt Lake City, UT, Spokane, WA, and Ephrata, WA. until 1971.  He accepted a position with Gull Oil in Seattle, WA as Credit Manager, and Corporate Secretary which he held until 1979.  He went on to work for Jardine Petroleum, originally in Logan, UT in 1979, later moving with the company to Salt Lake City, where he held the title of Controller/Credit Manager.  He retired from Jardine in 2001.

He was a member of the LDS Church and loved to coach youth sports.  He loved athletics and followed the Utah Jazz and BYU Football with much interest.

Currently funeral services are pending. Online guestbook at www.russonmortuary.com.