Dale Edwin Richardson of Afton, Wy, went to be with his LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ on January 5, 2026,at the age of 86.

Dale was born in Pacific House, CA, to Halcy Oswell and Elizabeth Richardson. The youngest of three children, he grew up in California, and joined the Army after high school. He served from 1961-65, and was honorably discharged.

He met and married Mary Anne Boom in Placerville, CA. They had two children, Shanda and Bryce, before moving to Star Valley, WY, where they settled in the Narrows. He owned a construction company, then became a truck driver.

Dale worked hard to provide for his family, often working through holidays while on the road and foregoing vacations to see that they had food and a roof over their heads. He was a strong man of tall stature and stout ideals, which carried over into his retirement. He became a doting grandfather when his granddaughter, Naomi, was born.

Dale loved the peace and tranquility of the mountains and rivers in and around Star Valley. He was an avid hunter with a penchant for the bow and knew the ins and outs of the surrounding hills and streams. He adored camping up the Greys and South End and built his home close enough to the water, one could fish off the back porch. Driving into the wilderness to take in the beauty and see wildlife was a favored and cherished activity.

Dale is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne, and is survived by his daughter Shanda Nelson and her husband Sam, and his son Pastor Bryce Richardson, his wife Erin and their daughter Naomi.

The memorial service will take place at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 17, at the Afton Civic Center, 150 Washington Street, Afton Wy.