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Submitted: 6/2/22 • Approved: 6/2/22 • Last Updated: 6/5/22 • R1434958-G0-S3
November 22, 1950 - December 20, 2020
*Obituary
Siloam Springs Herald Leade
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
James Michael (Mike) Dale was tragically lost December 20, 2020, at 70 years old due to Covid-19 complications. He was a beloved principal, mentor, husband, father, and friend. His adoring wife, three daughters, two sons-in-law, two grandkids, and hundreds of students he considered his own were his legacy.
Mike achieved a Bachelor's in Science and a Master's in Education with emphasis in school law. He has served as principal and teacher at Ozark Adventist Academy since 2006 after initially retiring from public school education in Texas for 26 years. Mike was recently awarded "Educator of the Year" and multiple-time "Teacher of the Year." Mike has initiated and sponsored science clubs, volunteer disaster relief groups, work study programs, and fundraised for non-profit education. He is often quoted as saying "Titles and degrees mean nothing if you don't use them to make a positive impact in the world."
Funeral service closed to the public due to social distancing, though memorial service to be determined.
The arrangements were entrusted to Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs, Ark. Flowers are appreciated though donations to Ozark Adventist Academy would be his personal request.
Married August 28, 1977
Contributed on 6/2/22 by mdfreels
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