Feb. 6, 1934 – Nov. 17, 2025

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of James Douglas Dale on Nov 17, 2025 at the age of 91.  Doug was born near Craik, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1934, to Bertha (nee Lee) and David Dale.  He lived on a mixed farm with his parents and sisters, going to Foxbury country school and later Aylesbury for grade 12. After attending the School of Agriculture at the U of S, he returned to the family farm in 1954. He married Hilda Schaffer in 1964 and farmed with his parents, children, and grandchildren until his death.

He was involved in many local and provincial organizations including: 4-H, the Saskatchewan Genealogical Society, the Craik Oral History Group, local and district agricultural society/board, and he was a devoted provincial and federal Conservative his whole life.  He attended the United Church in Foxbury, Aylesbury, and Craik.

He is predeceased by his parents and sister Pat Falk.  He is survived by his wife Hilda Dale, his sister Margaret (Greg) Osmond, his children Lisa Dale-Burnett (Brady Burnett), David Dale (Beth Barrett), his grandsons James (Kayla) Dale, and William Burnett (Sabrina Steele), and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life was held in the Craik United Church, Craik, SK. on Saturday, Nov 22, 2025. For those so wishing, donations in Doug’s memory may be made to the Craik United Church or charity of choice. Hanson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements.