Obituary of Dale Stenson

Dale Harold Stenson was born December 28, 1942 in Gull Lake Saskatchewan to Harold and Dora (Aldag) Stenson. He departed this life at Clover House in the Meadows in Swift Current on September 2, 2024 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Dale leaves to mourn his passing beloved wife and best friend, Doreen, daughter Nicole (Jason) Kaleigh, Erik and Janessa, sons Kent (Tracey) , Kennedy (Evan) Girodat- Easton and Lauchlin, Dayne (Emily), Cope and Benny, Payton, Ryan (Trisha) Adeline, and Everleigh, Scott (Carissa),  Shawn (Amanda) and Bailey, former son-in-law Les Lillico, sisters Diane Brown, Betty Dames, Janet (Richard) Vaughan, and Doreen’s siblings Gary, Connie (Wayne) Swanson, Debbie (Fran) Rieder, Ken, Rick (Tassaneeya) Duncan and his many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father Harold, his mother Dora, step-father Lloyd, nephew Greg Brown, brothers-in-law Darcy Brown, Jack Dames, and Cliff Duncan sisters-in-law Judy and Bonnie Duncan. He was also pre-deceased by his parents-in-law Alex and Helen Duncan.

Dale spent much of his life working in the oil field, almost 30 years as a battery operator then working for Arnold’s Construction, followed by winters working on steamers for Har-Buzz. Several summers he worked for the RM of Carmichael as one of their oldest summer students. Dale also spent many years farming in the Horseshoe Bend area where he took part in community activities. 

Dale was a grateful and dedicated member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 58 years always ready with the coffee on to support anyone who came. Dale was also a member of the Royal Canadian Legion for 33 years serving two terms as president and two terms as Vice President.

Dale loved camping especially enjoying campfires with a cup of coffee.  The most important thing in the world to Dale was family. That extended from his children and grandchildren to his sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Dale’s Homecare workers Lana Brown and Lynn Smart. We would also like to thank the dedicated staff at Clover House who went above and beyond to care for Dale in his last days. Donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion in memory of Dale.

Watch the funeral by going to Knox United Church Facebook page and clicking on Dale Stenson Funeral Service as the church is livestreaming it.