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Dale Thomas Smith

1948 - 2020

Dale Thomas Smith obituary, 1948-2020, Colorado Springs, CO

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1948

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2020

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Dale Smith Obituary

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DALE THOMAS SMITH
June 16, 1948
January 6, 2020
Dale T. Smith of Palmer Lake died on Monday, January 6, 2020 after a ten plus year struggle with COPD.
He was the first of two children born to Leonard Smith and Theresa Smith (both deceased). A native of Colorado, Dale grew up in Denver and Pueblo. He received his B.A. from what was then Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo in 1970. Dale served as the Marshal/Police Chief for the Town of Palmer Lake from 1975 to 2006. He enjoyed fishing, DIY projects, reading, and music. He served on many local governing boards for the surrounding community, both during his service period and upon retirement.
He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Pat; their two sons, Sean Smith of Fort Collins and Jason Smith of Denver; his sister, Pam (Chuck) Tynan of Fort Worth, Texas and their daughter, Sarah of New York City; and his step-mother, Phylis Smith of Colorado Springs, as well as her children and their families.
Memorial Mass, 11:00AM, Monday, January 13, 2020, St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson Street, Monument, Colorado 80132, immediately followed by a reception in the St. Peter Parish Hall gym. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dale's memory may be made to the Palmer Lake Library.

Published by The Gazette from Jan. 8 to Jan. 9, 2020.
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Dale Smith was like and now is a second dad to me. He always wore a smile on his face. I will never forget the exact spot he sat in church. His legacy lives on through his sons and wife. I am blessed and honored to carry on his name. Rest In Peace papa smith. I hear your voice and spirit everyday.

Debbie Smith

Family

November 7, 2022

Most of my memories of Dale are made up of me as a little girl living near our neighbors there in Palmer Lake; one was my very pretty teacher, and the other was such a nice police officer. Dale was a friend to my family, somebody who made a difference in our lives on countless occasions; the most recent example, which has been a few years ago now, when he saved my uncle's life by getting him the care he needed so that I could have just a little more time with him. I'll never forget this kindness, and the manner in which it set our lives on a different and very positive path back home to Colorado after too many years away. Thank you for this, Dale.

You are remembered with fondness and the greatest respect.

Rebecca Kline

February 1, 2020

Dale,
I will never forget your calm leadership, your smile, and your Old Town groove. Thank you Dale for just being YOU! You will be greatly missed.
Amy RN

Amy Dreher

January 12, 2020

This is a tough one. Dale Smith, you were a second father to me. You and Pat are the best! Pizza nights with Coca Cola in your sunroom, Sean, Jason, Charl and I swinging on the rope swing in your yard with Banza watching..what a wonderful person I have been lucky enough to know my entire life. You are part of what made me who I am today. You were influential in my childhood growing up in Palmer Lake. Rest easy Mr. Smith knowing that you are so loved by many! Take care my friend I'll be missing you!

Courtney Hill (Draper)

January 12, 2020

oh my. Marshall Dale WAS Palmer Lake. I was blessed to have met this amazingly fine man when I first moved to Monument . I Loved working with Dale on ALL the committees, projects, boards......his quiet, elegant type passion that always got the job done was an example for everyone to follow! If your heart was in your project and it was good for the community... and you needed Marshall Dale...he never said no. I am sending true respect and a heartfelt thankyou to his memory......and have honest sorrow and warmth in my heart for Pat and each of their children!
Amy O'Dair

Amy Jo O'Dair

Friend

January 12, 2020

God bless you for all the wonderful things you've given of yourself. He welcomes you into His loving arms.

Toni Martin

January 11, 2020

When I think of Palmer Lake and the many wonderful people there, Dale Smith is one of the first to come to mind. He was "the law" and a friend to all. He will be so missed. Anita and Mark Gingerich

January 10, 2020

I shed a tear for the man I knew for a many a year. He stood by me protecting the Town of Palmer Lake together. We made a great team. Yes we did. Thank you Chief Dale T Smith from the bottom of my heart. Deputy Johnny Cameron 20+years. See ya later.

John Cameron

January 10, 2020

Simply the best. Dale always kept us safe and protected. Palmer Lake was always peaceful under your care. Our prayers of comfort to Pat, their sons and family. Rest In Peace Dale.

Ben & Barbara Dalrymple

January 10, 2020

I was saddened to hear the passing of someone who was forthright--a person of integrity, honesty, and dependability. RIP, Dale. Bill Kezziah.

January 9, 2020

Dale now a angel with butterfly wings!
Thank you for the many years you have put into the town of Palmer Lake.
Enjoy the air freely and the sent of heaven.

Charlotte Cameron

January 9, 2020

RIP Dale I can not say enough about the great job you did. You made living in Palmer Lake a pleasure. God bless you and family

Diane Kelley (Kummel)

January 9, 2020

Rest In Peace, Dale. I can't say enough about how you honored this town! Condolences to dear Pat and sons.

Joan Murphy

January 9, 2020

Marshall Dale was a very kind man. My condolences to his family

Laurie Ramsey

January 8, 2020

Marshal Dale was a good man. He will be missed. He was a good friend and co-worker.
Bob & Libby Radosevich

January 8, 2020

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