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Dale Edward Messenger

Birth	:	22 Jan 1926 Moorhead, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Nov 2020 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6903000, -95.8799973
Description	:	Dale Edward Messenger died Monday November 2, 2020 at age 94 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa after a short illness. Due to COVID19 restrictions, the family has chosen to hold a private family gathering. Burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia, Iowa will take place at a later date. Dale Edward Messenger was born in Moorhead, Iowa on January 22, 1926, the son of Franklin Lloyd and Ruth Merle (Perkins) Messenger. He graduated from Pisgah High School. He married Donna Cooper on August 28, 1946 in Mondamin, Iowa. Dale and Donna farmed in the Pisgah... Read More	Dale Edward Messenger died Monday November 2, 2020 at age 94 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, Iowa after a short illness. Due to COVID19 restrictions, the family has chosen to hold a private family gathering. Burial at Magnolia Cemetery in Magnolia, Iowa will take place at a later date. Dale Edward Messenger was born in Moorhead, Iowa on January 22, 1926, the son of Franklin Lloyd and Ruth Merle (Perkins) Messenger. He graduated from Pisgah High School. He married Donna Cooper on August 28, 1946 in Mondamin, Iowa. Dale and Donna farmed in the Pisgah area until 1954 when he and Donna moved to Clarinda where he operated Skelly gas stations in Braddyville and Clarinda. He belonged to Nodaway A.F.&A.M. Lodge number 140 in Clarinda. In 1969, the Messenger family moved to Ames where Dale offered life insurance and financial planning services through the Equitable Life Assurance Society. With Equitable, he was a CLU, CHLC, Million Dollar Club member and was elected to the Equitable Hall of Fame. In Ames, Dale was involved in the United Methodist Church Iowa Conference sitting on the board of Pension and Healthcare. At First United Methodist Church of Ames, he was on the Foundation Board and Past Chairman of the Administration Council. Dale and Donna enjoyed Iowa State University athletics, travel, church activities and spending time with their four boys and their families. Dale is survived by his wife Donna Messenger of 74 years and their four sons, Richard, LeRoy (Sheryl), Keith (Peanut) and Douglas (Dee), as well as granddaughter Tamar (Jesse) McCunniff, six grandsons, David (Colleen), Michael (Kristina), Matthew (Margaret), Ryan, Cooper (Kelsey), and Carson (Hannah). He is also survived by 18 great grandchildren and a brother, Dwight (Pat) Messenger. He was preceded in death by a brother, Donald. Memorials may be directed to First United Methodist Church in Ames. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com. A video of the service will be posted to the same website.

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Where is Dale Edward Messenger's memorial?
Dale Edward Messenger's memorial is located at: Magnolia Cemetery, Magnolia, Harrison County, USA.
When did Dale Edward Messenger death?
Dale Edward Messenger death on 2 Nov 2020 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dale Edward Messenger's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6903000
Longitude: -95.8799973

Family Members:

Parent

Frank Messenger

(1897 - 1959)

Ruth M. Messenger

(1899 - 2000)

Spouse

Donna Marie Cooper Messenger

(1925 - 2022)

Siblings

Donald Burton Messenger

(1922 - 2002)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

2. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

3. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

4. Silver Hill Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

5. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

6. Logan Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

7. Biglers Grove Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

8. Frazier Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5932999, -95.8375015

9. Benjamin Purcell Cemetery
Allen, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7694328, -95.7794523

10. Champan Frazier Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5773500, -95.8933500

11. Soldier Valley Cemetery
Pisgah, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7916985, -95.9546967

12. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

13. Noyes Cemetery
Mondamin, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7188988, -96.0325012

14. Yutesler Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6684000, -96.0373000

15. Hurleys Evergreen Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5700989, -95.8618698

16. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5675011, -95.8897018

17. Ruffcorn Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7571983, -96.0207977

18. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens
Missouri Valley, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5656000, -95.8897000

19. Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

20. Hauger-Rumbaugh Cemetery
Modale, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6388797, -96.0502906

21. Little Sioux Cemetery
Little Sioux, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8025017, -96.0066986

22. Conyers Cemetery
Little Sioux, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8058014, -96.0036011

23. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

24. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000