Dale Clayton Bullock, age 79, of Pleasant Grove, Utah, passed away at his home on July 3, 2008.




Dale was born February 23, 1929 in Taber, Alberta, Canada to James Edwin and Eva Josephine Scott Bullock.




Dale is survived by his wife, Mary Tolbert Bullock; 3 brothers, Woodrow, Bruce (Yvonne), Evan, (Grace); sister Shirley (Ferron) Elder; sons Kevin, Timothy (Kelly); daughter DeeAnne (Gary) Bluhm; 16 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Dale was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Mae Groutage Bullock.





Dale grew up in Taber, Alberta Canada. After graduating from high school, Dale moved to Torrance, California to work with his brother, Woodrow. While there, Dale received a mission call to serve for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southwest Indian Mission. He served faithfully for 3 years learning the Navaho language and loving the people there. After returning from his Mission, Dale moved back to Torrance, CA where he met his future wife; Anna Mae Groutage. Shortly after their marriage; Dale was drafted to serve in the United States Army. He and Anna Mae were stationed in Aberdeen, MD until he received an honorable discharge. Their first son, Kevin Scott was born there. The family moved back to Torrance, and eventually settled in La Verne, CA where they welcomed their daughter, DeeAnne, and son Timothy James into the family. Dale was involved in a number of business ventures; owning an airplane radio repair shop where he learned to fly and became an avid pilot owning several aircraft through the years; partner and owner of two electro-mechanical companies; Electro Module; and Data Conversion, Inc.





Dale married Mary Tolbert on August 6, 1983 after the passing of his wife, Anna Mae. Dale and Mary lived in California, and Mississippi. They eventually settled in Pleasant Grove, UT in 2006.





Dale was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions including High Councilor, Bishopric Counselor; Executive Secretary, and Ward Mission Leader.




Dale was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who made an impact in many lives and will be greatly missed. His kindness and generosity extended beyond his family as many friends can attest. Dale was known to be able to fix anything and had a particular skill in anything mechanical or electrical. Many a friend's television or computer worked again because of Dale. He loved to laugh and enjoyed the laughter of others and he was an natural at telling stories and sharing jokes. Dale and his wife, Anna Mae, fostered several Navajo Indian children and Dale remained friends with them through the years.





Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Grove 6th Ward Chapel, 1136 West Sam White Lane, Pleasant Grove. Friends may call at the Church on Monday one hour prior to services.
Interment will be in the Forest Lawn - Covina Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Covina, California after a
Graveside Service.
Published in the Daily Herald on 7/7/2008.