Dale Edward DeJanovich 'Bo,' 68
Dale Edward DeJanovich "Bohunk," 68, passed away Oct. 29, 2011, in Spokane. His brother and two sisters were at his side. Dale was born June 21, 1943, in Wallace. He was the son of Mike and Cleo DeJanovich.
Dale attended and graduated from Kellogg High School in Kellogg in 1961. He was an accomplished athlete and excelled in football and baseball, being a star pitcher in Little League, Babe Ruth and American Legion.
Dale attended North Idaho College and Eastern Washington University, pursuing a career as a safety engineer. He was employed by Inland Asphalt and in Washington, D.C., he served as project manager for road construction around the Capitol Beltway. After his retirement, Dale enjoyed his jaunts to Montana to fish his favorite and "secret" fishing holes. He loved spending time with family, especially trips with his sisters and luncheons with his brother.
Dale had a passion for politics and loved to debate and discuss anyone on the subject! He enjoyed reminiscing about friends, especially old football buddies.
Dale was very proud of his Serbian heritage. His grandparents immigrated from Yugoslavia to Ellis Island in the early 1900s, they settled in Kellogg and raised nine children.
Dale is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Winnie DeJanovich of Spokane; and two sisters and brothers-in-law Sandra and Jim Ball of Coeur d'Alene, and Chris and Larry Fisher of Spokane. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Cleo DeJanovich.
Private family services will be held. A memorial reception/luncheon will be held from 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, at Noah's Loft of Silver Mountain, 610 Bunker Ave., Kellogg. Everyone is welcome.
The family suggests that memorials may be made to the Kellogg High School Athletic Department or to the Kellogg High School Music Department.
TO OUR BROTHER: We laughed a lot, we cried some too, but through thick and thin we were always one. Love you forever, Mikey, Sis and Chrissy.
You may sign Dale's online guest book at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.