Lowell Dale Hall, 71, of Emmett, passed away January 4, 2003 at home. Services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2003 at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. Pastor Rich Schell will officiate. Burial will follow at the Emmett Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Dale was born October 28, 1931 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Frank Lester Hall and Grace Illa Williams Hall.

As a youngster, Dale was a choir boy. As a teenager, he worked on his uncle's ranch. As a young man, he served with the U.S. Navy Sea Bees before settling down in Benton City, Washington to rear his family.

He was an active member of the AA Fellowship. He enjoyed many years riding his Harley. He was a member of Local 598, Pasco, Washington, and traveled extensively in-country and overseas during the latter part of his working career.

Dale is predeceased by his parents, his brother Bob, son Terry Allen, daughter Deena Ray Carnahan and his children's mother Eva Nafie.

He is survived by his wife Audrey Lorraine Hall; his sister Kathryn Small and his children, Dalene Suzan Welch and husband Brian; Frank Martin Hall and wife Sherrie; Bonnie Clausen and husband Michael; Steven Edward Hall and wife Beth; Anna Marie Smith and husband Scott and Adirian Bernice Hall; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his nieces and nephews as well as his special friend Roy Sollars.

God smiled on me one day, Dale, and gave you to me. I smile now with thanks and memories as I give you back to him.

Tri-City Herald, Pasco, Washington â€" Jan. 7, 2003.