Dale Thomas, 86

Dale Thomas, of Coeur d'Alene, passed away on Christmas Eve Dec. 24, 2011, at Life Care Center in Coeur d'Alene.

He was married more than 50 years to Goriga Thomas. Then for the last seven years he lived with a wonderful lady named Doris Earls. He had three children named Marcyna Barrett, Thayla Mickelson and Ronnie Thomas; and five grandkids and six great-grandchildren.

Later in the week there will be a memorial gathering. Please call Marcyna Barrett at (208) 704-3245 or Thayla Mickelson at (208) 659-0028 for time and place.

Yates Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of final arrangements.