Dale Robert Alexander

Dale Alexander, 86, of Malvern, passed away at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, on Monday, September 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern with Rev. Carl Phillips, officiating. Burial will be in the East Liberty Cemetery north of Malvern. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at the funeral home in Malvern.

Memorials suggested to the Malvern Senior Center.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Malvern in charge of arrangements.

Dale Robert Alexander, the youngest of two children of Valda Marie (Henderson) and Harvey Frederick "Fred" Alexander, was born on March 9, 1927 on a farm near Silver City, Iowa. He grew up in the Silver City area and attended Osborn Valley country school north of Malvern, Iowa. Following school, Dale began his life long career in farming, which lasted until 2009.

Dale and Doris Mae Clark were married on April 12, 1947 in Hiawatha, Kansas. They first made their home on a farm north of Hastings, Iowa, and in 1955, moved to a farm south of Silver City where they lived for 19 years. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Michael and Roger. The couple purchased and moved to a farm south of Red Oak, Iowa in 1974.

Dale and Doris were married 62 years when Doris passed away on December 19, 2009. Dale continued to live on the farm until he moved to live in Malvern and his only granddaughter Jenni and her family now live in his farm house near Red Oak.

Dale enjoyed square dancing, playing cards, and antique tractors. He loved spending time with his family, especially his four grandchildren. Dale was a wonderful father and grandfather.

Due to declining health, Dale entered Glen Haven Home in Glenwood, Iowa. He passed away on September 16, 2013 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Valda; stepfather and uncle, Homer "Chuck" Alexander; grandson Chad Michael Alexander; sister Edith Clark and husband Alfred; brothers-in-law, George Clark Jr, Cecil Clark, and Don Benson; and sisters-in-law, Hazel Edie and husband Ed, and Linda Davis.

Dale is survived by his sons, Mike Alexander and wife Phyllis of Malvern, and Roger Alexander and wife Debi of Griswold, IA; four grandchildren, Joshua Alexander and wife Jenny of Griswold, Jenni Mayberry and husband Trevor of Red Oak, Travis Alexander of Malvern, and Jacob Alexander and wife Kim of Silver City; two great grandsons, Damon Lefever and Davis Mayberry; three step grandchildren, Zayne Dolph, Tatum Dolph, and Jeg Updike; sisters-in-law, Betty Benson of Las Vegas, NV, Jennie Clark of Des Moines, IA, and Karen Clark of Red Oak; several nieces and nephews; extended relatives; and a host of friends.