Dale L. Reynolds, 93

Dale Reynolds, 93, formerly of Coeur d'Alene and longtime resident of Lake Oswego, Ore., died Jan. 6, 2015, at Fanno Creek Elite Care in Tigard, Ore.

Mr. Reynolds was born Aug. 25, 1921, in Spokane, Wash., but the family, Eric and Juanita were from Coeur d'Alene. He graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with the class of '39 as an accomplished scholar, and lettered in football, basketball and track.

Dale went to the University of Idaho, class of '43. After graduating he went into the Army immediately upon leaving the University's ROTC program. He was later wounded in the European Theater of World War II. Dale received the French Legion of Honor as well as the Purple Heart.

Dale began a career in education at Coeur d'Alene High School, teaching both math and history as well as coaching track and basketball, with his lifelong friend Elmer Jordan. He went on to a distinguished administrative career in the Lake Oswego School District, retiring in 1983 as a principal and the past president of the Oregon Secondary School Principal's Association.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Erma, in 2004. He is survived by his sons, Mark of Lake Oswego and Joel of New Canaan, Conn.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Remembrances should go to the University of Idaho Foundation at www.uidaho.edu/uidahofoundation