Obituary: Mclain, Mertin Dale
Age 91
MCLAIN,
Mertin Dale
(Age 91)
Resident of Liberty Lake, Washington, passed away on April 27, 2016 while receiving hospice care for cancer at the Riverview Assisted Living, Spokane, WA.
Dale is survived by his two sons, Steven Allen McLain (Kim) and William Dale McLain (Anne); three grandchildren, Ryan McLain (Sarah), Michael and John McLain; two great-grandchildren, Bella and Ian McLain.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Rose and two granddaughters, Sara Ruthanne and Angels’ Song McLain.
Our Beloved Dale was born November 23, 1924 in Reardan, WA.
to Marguerite Stites and Manford McLain.
He was the youngest of four siblings, Raymond, Norman, Laurel and Ralph who all have preceded him in death.
Dale remained strong in his fight with cancer.
He survived a difficult surgery at the Mayo Clinic and later fought with leukemia after the death of Gloria.
Dale never avoided difficult situations but pushed through them.
When asked why he went through such a difficult surgery he said, “Mom will need me”, and she did, indeed, need him at the end of her life.
Dale’s life is an inspiration to all that really knew him.
A simple man, he stood for goals worth the effort to achieve.
He was conservative with investments but willing to take risks for good outcomes for the people he cared for.
He was not flashy, but solid.
He was a great example of the values of a passing era of Americans we should not lose.
He is now at rest with Gloria in God’s care.
We will always remember, love, and miss them both.
Services will be held at 2:00 PM on May 14 at the Fairmont Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane in the Sunset Chapel.
A reception will follow the graveside service.
Viewing will be held from 10AM to 5PM on May 12 and 13 at the Heritage Funeral Home, 508 N. Government Way, Spokane.