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Loren Dale Kenyon

January 15th, 1937 - April 26th, 2012

On Thursday, April 26, 2012, the angels escorted an amazing man into the loving arms of God. Dale Kenyon was born in Bradleyville, MO on January 15, 1937, to Ray and Viola Kenyon. From spring 1942 through spring 2012 Dale lived in and loved his community of Wilder. He married Vera Crego December 10, 1961. Dale graduated from Wilder High School and attended The College of Idaho with the intention of teaching elementary students. Three days before his first teaching job he was appointed acting Postmaster of Wilder. He was torn between teaching the children and serving the Wilder community, but followed the advice of his superintendent to take the Postmaster job. Dale was appointed the permanent Postmaster by President Lynden B. Johnson, the youngest ever appointed in Idaho. He served in that capacity for 32 years. To satisfy his love of helping children and youth Dale worked in both Boy and Girl Scouts, Job’s Daughters, coached summer Little League teams for many years, was Director of the Wilder Little League and later Director of the Tri-County Little League. When his son began participating in school athletics Dale began over 30 years of serving the Wilder High School as scorekeeper for the football and basketball teams. He loved the kids on the teams and considered them “his”. In more recent years Dale has worked to get a museum in Wilder, serves on the Canyon County Historical Society Board, and since retirement has worked hard for the Democratic Party in Canyon County. Dale has served the United Methodist Church in many capacities over the years and especially enjoyed his time as “grandpa” in the nursery. Both Dale and Vera volunteer at the Wilder Food Bank. While Postmaster, Dale belonged to the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. He and Vera were privileged to travel from Alaska to Puerto Rico to Postmasters meetings and also to almost all of the 200 plus Post Offices in Idaho. The highlight of his postal career was being able to attend a postmaster meeting in Washington DC and attend the inauguration of President Jimmy Carter. Dale was a loving husband to Vera for just over 50 years. Together they raised Doug and Melissa, a definite labor of love and pride. He is survived by Vera, his children Doug and Ann Kenyon, Potlatch and Melissa and Juan Orozco of Wilder; his grandchildren Nicole and Devin Stamper and Tori and Derek Kenyon-Harper all of Moscow and Danielle Orozco and Alex Orozco of Wilder, plus his great grandsons, Landen and Jaxson Stamper and William Kenyon-Harper all of Moscow. Dale is survived by his brother Joe of California and the Kenyon and Crego Clans, a host of friends, and the Wilder Wildcat and College of Idaho Yote teams Semi-annual trips to the Oregon Coast were a highlight, often accompanied by special friends Danny and Bonnie Cagle. Whale watching at the ocean was as exciting as spotting bald eagles on the Oregon Desert. Dale and Vera were blessed to have one last week on the coast together before Dale went to his new home in heaven. Rest well, my love. Dale’s memorial service will be held at the Caldwell United Methodist Church on Friday, May 4, 2012 at 11:00 AM. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ann Van Slyke Scholarship Fund, in care of the United Methodist Church, 824 E Logan, Caldwell, ID 83605 or Canyon County Historical Society, PO Box 868 Nampa, ID 83653. Condolences to the family may be made online at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. Service Information

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Larry Taylor

Vera, and Kids I am so sorry. Dale was a good friend and supporter for all of the years I was around. He was always a bright spot during our viisits. He was always willing to help and was so much appreciated. I am sorry that I am out of town the day of the service. Please know Lynda and I will be thinking of you and praying for you. The Lord will help you get through. You have our love and sympathy Larry and Lynda Taylor

Published March 30th, 2024

Tosha Morales, CCOA-Aging, Weatherization & Human Services

Vera, Dale will be greatly missed. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Your friends at CCOA

Published March 30th, 2024

Alice Reyes

Vera, Doug, Melissa and family, A very dear friend and your loved one is now gone from our little community of Wilder. A very devoted and loving individual. So blessed to have had Dale in our lives as we were raising our own children. So pleased that my own grandchildren often referred to him as "Grandpa Dale". Oh, how he will be missed by many. May God wrap His loving arms around you during this very difficult time. May He replace the hurt with many wonderful memories as time goes by. Love to you all, Alice

Published March 30th, 2024

Sarah Addington Deal

Vera, and family. I''m sorry to hear of your loss. Dale was a fixture in Wilder, and will be missed by many. May God Bless you and keep you in this time of loss; Tim, Sarah and KayLee Deal

Published March 30th, 2024

Davd & Sherryl Heckman

Vera, We were shocked to read Dale''''s obituary in todays paper. May you take comfort in knowing what a full life he lived here on earth and that he is certainly now resting with the angels. We send our condolences and you and your family are in our prayers. Dave & Sherryl Heckman

Published March 30th, 2024

Terri Fogg Elizondo

Vera - I am so sorry for your loss. Dale was a great man and will be missed. So many of us have lots of memories growing up in Wilder and you and Dale are a big part of so many. Praying you will have peace at this difficult time. Terri Fogg Elizondo

Published March 30th, 2024

Maria Carrillo

Dear Vera, Doug and Melissa, I was sad to hear about Dale. I will always remember our conversations about how he met me when I was a little girl when he worked at the theater in Wilder. He always loved to share that story with me and how he had met my parents. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Maria Reyes Carrillo

Published March 30th, 2024

Karen Anderson

Vera, Doug, and Melissa, I am so very sorry for your loss. Dale was such a presence in the community and will be greatly missed. I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time. I will be thinking of you, Karen Anderson

Published March 30th, 2024

Cindy Stewart and Candice Crego

Dear Vera, Doug and Melissa, Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. We loved Dale very much. He was a great leader within our family, and he will forever live on in our hearts and memories.

Published March 30th, 2024

Quentin & Donna Markwell

Vera & family, Dale was a great person we so enjoyed our visit with both of you a few weeks ago in the Fred Meyers store in Nampa. We just cant remember when we didnt know Dale & how he loved to talk. I called him "MY Scooge" & we would see who could make the best face for the occasion. Our prayers are with you at this time. My God be with you, Our Love Quentin & Donna

Published March 30th, 2024

Faye Jones

Dear Vera, Melissa and Douglas I was saddened to hear of Dale's passing. I had heard earlier of his second heart surgery. I send my deepest sympathy to you and to your family for your loss. Dale was a good friend and I shall miss him. Faye Jones

Published March 30th, 2024

Lynn Guyer

I am so sorry about Dale''s passing. I remember as a child when your family would come our house in Weiser to visit. I am very proud that my Dad Wayne was also appointed Postmaster by LBJ, as you must be of Dale. My deepest condolences. Lynn Guyer, and Family

Published March 30th, 2024

Jim & Carole Scott

We're sorry for your lose. We were shocked. We talked with you and Dale not long ago. I worked with Dale for many years and always liked working with him. He always had a few good stories. We'll miss seeing and talking with him. Jim & Carole Scott

Published March 30th, 2024

Michael Sasaki

Dear Vera and Family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of great loss. Dale will be missed for his compassion and passion for life and for all that he did for people around this area. He is the epitome of everything right in the world and a role model for his humanitarianism. Best wishes to all. From the Heart, Mike and Sue Sasaki

Published March 30th, 2024

Helen/Gary Strine and family

Vera & family--I know you have to be overwhelmed by the outpouring of affection for you and for Dale. It has been a Huge shock to Everyone and he will be missed in so very many ways. I have to feel for you, returning home alone after what I hope and assume had been a fun few days at the coast. He made his mark in many places in the community, and was probably better known than most. You have to be so grateful for the celebration of your anniversary a few months ago and what a fun occasion it was. We are, I'm reminded again, all hanging here by a thread and we have to make our moments count! Just know how much you are in my thoughts, Vera.... Love, Helen

Published March 30th, 2024

Chad and Chessa Hickox

Vera, Doug, Melissa, and families- Our thoughts are with you as we share your grief at Dale's passing. He played a big part in my childhood, and I have many fond memories of him and the pranks that he used to play. He was a kind, generous man and we will miss him. Our sadness is at least tempered by our gratefulness that we knew him. All our love and warm thoughts. Sincerely, Chad and Chessa

Published March 30th, 2024

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