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Rev Dale E. Gray

Birth	:	14 Nov 1927 Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2017 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Highland Cemetery, Eddyville, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1631012, -92.6271973
Plot	:	GRAVE 8 LOT 57 SEC 4
Description	:	Plot suggested by Katie Smith #47724325; 8/20/2021. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Posted on October 23, 2017 by ottumwapost in Obituaries OTTUMWA – Rev. Dale E. Gray, 89, of Des Moines and formerly of Ottumwa died October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on the family farm in Southeastern Mahaska County on November 14, 1927 to Fred R. and Clara Denberger Gray. He attended rural schools and graduated from Eddyville High School in 1946. He lettered in baseball and was president of his senior class. Dale was united in marriage to Yvonne Binns at her home in Eddyville on... Read More	Plot suggested by Katie Smith #47724325; 8/20/2021. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Posted on October 23, 2017 by ottumwapost in Obituaries OTTUMWA – Rev. Dale E. Gray, 89, of Des Moines and formerly of Ottumwa died October 21, 2017 at his home. He was born on the family farm in Southeastern Mahaska County on November 14, 1927 to Fred R. and Clara Denberger Gray. He attended rural schools and graduated from Eddyville High School in 1946. He lettered in baseball and was president of his senior class. Dale was united in marriage to Yvonne Binns at her home in Eddyville on August 17, 1947. Making their home in Ottumwa, Dale worked at John Deere Ottumwa Works, retiring after 30 years. He was a member of Willard Street United Methodist Church where he taught the young adult Sunday School class and served faithfully as an officer of the church. He was also a Wapello County lay leader. When the Methodist Church united with the Evangelical United Brethren he was asked by the Superintendent to fill the pulpit at Lovilia United Methodist Church for a while. He stayed seven years before continuing his education. He attended Garrett Theological Seminary in Evanston, IL and was ordained in 1977. After leaving the Lovilia Church he was appointed to Lamoni, Decatur City and Davis City. He also served the Ottumwa Riverview, Agency, Eldon, Van Meter and Booneville churches. After retirement he came back to Ottumwa and was the Pastor for the United Church of Christ also known as Plymouth Congregational Church for 14 years. He was granted a dual membership in the Church of Christ. Surviving is his wife of 70 years, Yvonne; a daughter, Alison (Rev. Steven) McElroy of Norwalk; three grandchildren, Keisha (Wesley) Long, Grayson McElroy and Rileigh McElroy; two great grandchildren, Makena and Bob; two brothers, Marvin (Georgia) Gray of Marshfield, MO and Ronald (Margie) Gray of Rock Island, IL; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Angela and David Lange; his parents; five sisters, Gayle Gray, Ina Massina, Beulah McCurdy, Lucille Solomon and Normalee Gray; two brothers, Clifford Gray and Zane Gray. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Willard Street United Methodist Church with his son-in-law, Rev. Steven McElroy officiating. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery in Eddyville. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Memorials may be made to Heifer International.

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Where is Rev Dale E. Gray's memorial?
Rev Dale E. Gray's memorial is located at: Highland Cemetery, Eddyville, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Rev Dale E. Gray death?
Rev Dale E. Gray death on 21 Oct 2017 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev Dale E. Gray's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1631012
Longitude: -92.6271973

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Yvonne E Binns Gray

(1928 - 2020)

Siblings

John Clifford Gray

(1912 - 1972)

Ina L. Massina

(1918 - 1994)

Beula B. McCurdy

(1920 - 1996)

Children

Angela Beth “Angie” Gray Lange

(1952 - 2010)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Eddyville, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1631012, -92.6271973

2. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1648000, -92.6260000

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6. Crain Cemetery
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7. Muchakinock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2163696, -92.6466751

8. Stump Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1555662, -92.5529676

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Coordinate: 41.0971985, -92.5960999

13. Carpenter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2416745, -92.6279704

14. Funk Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1587640, -92.5199300

15. Hayden Chapel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1240000, -92.7260000

16. Westview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1441994, -92.5072021

17. McGlasson Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2559700, -92.6499270

18. Henness Cemetery
Givin, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2416992, -92.7022018

19. Griffith Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1111230, -92.5168552

20. Cuba Cemetery
Monroe County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0667000, -92.6577988

21. Chillicothe Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0890000, -92.5330000

22. Thorpe Cemetery
Dudley, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1388934, -92.4946253

23. Thompson Grave
Kirkville, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1388934, -92.4946253

24. Williams Cemetery
Chillicothe, Wapello County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0975740, -92.5199820