Dale Helland

Dale Helland, age 53, of North Port, Florida and formerly of Morris, Illinois passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at Sarasota Memorial hospital after battling leukemia for 8 months. Dale was born June 2, 1962 in Morris, Illinois to Alvin and Lois (Erickson) Helland. He was the youngest of their seven children. He graduated from SenecaHigh School in 1980. Dale was a lifelong speed enthusiast and Ford lover. He was an expert mechanic and shared his knowledge and love of cars with his family and friends. His favorite weekends were spent as a one man go kart pit crew to his son Matt. Dale could never pass up an opportunity to do a good burn out. Those who knew Dale knew of his deep love for his family. He enjoyed every moment with his wife and children. He was admired for his kind heart and generous spirit. He is preceded in death by his mother Lois, sister Sandy, and brothers Jim and Roger. He is survived by his wife Terri (Anderson), sons Ryan (Michelle) and Matt, and daughters Danelle, Cortney, and Khloe. He is also survived by his father, Alvin Helland; a brother, Jerry(Joanne) Helland; sisters Nancy (Jim) Pfeffer, Judy Helland-Stamm; a sister-in-law, Jenelle Helland and three grandchildren, Olivia and Mia Shouse and Paxton Helland. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, February 8, 2016 at Living Waters Lutheran Church in Port Charlotte, Florida and also at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in Stavanger, Illinois. Farley Funeral Home in North Port is handling the arrangements. Service Information Date: Monday, February 8, 2016 Time: 11:00 am Living Waters Lutheran Church Address: 12475 Chancellor Blvd., , Port Charlotte, Florida, 33953 941-625-8090 | Map