Dale E. Wilkinson
Dale Edward Wilkinson, age 61, of Holt, Michigan, formerly of East Lansing, Michigan, passed away at his home on January 5, 2018.
He will be missed by a large, loving extended family. His parents are Joseph and Donna Wilkinson. He was a brother of Barbara Rader, Nancy (Dan) Paternoster, Marilyn (Mark) Anibal, Joan (Mark) Mollon, Donald (Kelly), William (Cindy), Sandra (Ben) Manring, David (Roxann), and Robert (Tiffany). He had 32 nieces and nephews, was a great-uncle of 7, with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Dale was preceded in death by his mother, Donna, and niece Rebekah Grace.
Dale was a 1974 graduate of East Lansing High School. Then, he worked as a Parts Service Associate for many years at Story Oldsmobile and later at Shaheen Chevrolet. During the past few years, he was a caretaker for his parents.
He was a member of Trinity Church of Lansing. There, he was a longtime volunteer with the children’s ministries and a member of their security team. He was a volunteer with the Center Shot Archery Program. He liked to go camping and bowling. Dale enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
There will be a Celebration of Life Luncheon held in memory of Dale on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 12 noon at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Rd., Lansing, MI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations in Dale’s memory be directed to True North Outdoors with Dad Ministries at www.truenorthministries1.com. Arrangements are by the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel.
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Bonnie Gilchrist
January 7, 2018 at 12:25 pmSo very sorry to hear. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
MIke Phelps
January 9, 2018 at 6:13 pmOur condolences during this difficult time. Dale will be missed.
Jon Hall
January 9, 2018 at 8:49 pmDale would always saunter up to me at Trinity Church and ask how things were going. He also ran sound for me in the children’s ministry. Dale was as reliable as the sunrise
Jerry and Cheryl Parr
January 10, 2018 at 4:19 pmOur family has known Dale for over 20 years and our connection was Trinity church. He was a vital servant in the Christian Service Brigade program that both our boys participated in. He also worked security at the children’s wing on Sunday mornings. He always had a kind word to say and asked about our kids. He will be sorely missed by many. Our prayers are with his family.
floyd sullivan
January 11, 2018 at 8:10 pmI’ve known Dale since about 1978 at that time he worked at story olds,Over the yearsI have gone to a lot car shows with him and to some Great restaurants over the years and he was a very kind and considerate person he will be missed Dearly.My prayers go out to him and his family
Mike Gallutia, Rachel and Garrett Christensen
January 12, 2018 at 2:10 pmDale’s passing came as a complete surprise, even though we knew he struggled with his health from time to time. I never heard Dale speak ill of anyone, or be anything other than kind, caring, and considerate. We pray that Dale’s salvation was secure, and hope that he can now look down from heaven to do what he always talked about doing, but never got a chance –
watch Garrett’s basketball games.
Paul and Dona for the Vogel family
January 12, 2018 at 6:53 pmThanks Dale for your constant enouragement to members of our family for many many years. Your quick smile and interest in others remains an ongoing example of Christian caring for many of us. Dona and I benefited and appreciated your quiet ministry to all who came to know you. We look forward to deepening our relationship with you as we enjoy all the Lord has prepared for believers who gain entrance into His eternal kingdom.
Janine medler
January 14, 2018 at 9:55 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. I have many happy memories of times we spent together. Peace,
Mark Peck
January 15, 2018 at 10:32 pmDale was always first man up to volunteer and the last one to be honored. There are a lot of young men who owe him a lot. .
Donald Griffiths
January 16, 2018 at 7:44 pmI met Dale when we were doing set up for Trinity services at Okemos High School, before the new building was constructed. He was a great guy, always ready to pitch in and help.
He will be be missed.
Janet Hengesbach Bawol
January 22, 2018 at 5:46 pmI knew Dale from working with him at Story Oldsmobile. Nice, nice guy. Very helpful and friendly. Condolences to his family .
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Shawn Conway
January 25, 2018 at 12:50 pmKnew Dale many years worked with him at Story olds and also at Shaheen Chevrolet.
He always had a smile and a jolly hello.
Boris Williams
October 3, 2018 at 11:09 pmDale was and still is a good Brother. He may be gone physically but remains with many in spirit. I met Dale at Story Oldsmobile several years ago and we remained friends since that day.
Robert Abbott
March 19, 2024 at 3:41 amSorry rip my friend I
Grew up with them as
Kids I lost contact with him