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Dale Leon Snelson

Posted 2025-12-27 by mhenderson
Published by Today's News-Herald on Dec. 27, 2025 -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona -

Dale Leon Snelson 88 went to be with the Lord Dec. 8, 2025 after a long
illness.

Dale was born to Melvin and Mae Snelson, April 17, 1937 at Portland,
Oregon. Dale loved Jesus and spoke his name to everyone he came in
contact with, he always gave God the Glory.

Dale was a veteran that served in the Air Force from July 1954 to Feb.
1958. He was stationed in Guam during the Korean conflict. Dale's
enthusiasm for racing started in his teens where he was launched into
Drag Racing in southern California.

Later in life after moving to Alaska he changed to Nascar Race Trucks
becoming an owner/crew chief. Moving to Lake Havasu City in 2011 his
endeavors in racing were reduced to sponsoring drivers and being a
spectator which he fully enjoyed.

Dale was preceded in death by his father Melvin, mother Mae Dean, sons
Ronnie and Randy, daughter Jana Roseberry, sister Jacqueline Tuttle. and
brother Gerry Snelson.

Survivors include his wife Pamela Snelson, sons Ricky and Steven
Snelson, daughters Pamela Martin and Cary Grant, twin brother Darry
Snelson, sister Phyllis Hearron, brother Dennis Snelson of Scotland.
Many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren, all too
many to list. Honorary Pallbearers; sons Ricky and Steven Snelson,
nephews Robbie and Derek Snelson.

Dale's final resting place is Riverside National Cemetery at Riverside,
California.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to KNLB Radio
Station,510 N. Acoma Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403.



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