Dale Pearce

Dale Monroe Pearce, 87, of Fontana, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 11 2012 at his home. Dale was born on June 18, 1925 in Marysville, Kansas to Carl Grady and Bessie Anna (Judd) Pearce. He grew up in the area and in 1943 enlisted in the United States Army. He received his honorable discharge in 1945. He was united in marriage to his second wife Marlene Cornell in 1989 in Atascadero, California. Dale trained horses most of his life in California from 1967 until 1987 when he and his wife moved back to Fontana where they started the D and M Training Stables. His hobbies and joy of his life were his horses and livestock. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Lloyd, Lee, and James Pearce; his sister Helen Chesney; and an infant daughter Marlene Sue Pearce. He is survived by his wife Marlene of the home; daughter Connie Smith of Emporium, PA; sons Terry Pearce of Santa Maria, CA and Ted Pearce of Piru, CA; step-daughter Gina Schlund of Atascadero CA; brothers Clifford Pearce of Paola, KS and Roy Pearce of Osawatomie, KS; 8 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. To leave a special message for family click Share Memories button above.