COUTURIER - Dale Clarence Couturier passed away with his family at his side on Friday, July 21, 2006 at the Coronation Hospital and Care Centre at the age of 64 years. Dale Clarence Couturier was born in Castor, Alberta on April 19, 1942 to Clarence and Edna Couturier. Dale worked on the rigs in his late teens and then he took his mechanics license. Dale met Julia in January of 1962 and they were married in September of 1962. Dale worked at Alliance Motors with his father where they lived until 1964. He then moved his family to Estevan, Saskatchewan. Dale worked as a mechanic and hot oil truck driver for Souris Servicing until 1968. They moved back to Coronation and Dale worked for 31 years at McKenzie Motors as a mechanic and shop foreman. He was presently working at JWR Transport until his illness. Predeceased by his mother, Edna (Duer) Couturier; father, Clarence Couturier; step-mother, Meta (Cole) Couturier; sister, Donna Petterson; nephews, Brian Petterson and Glen Petterson. Dale leaves to mourn, his loving wife Julia of Coronation; three sons, Terry (Janice) of Coronation, Calvin (Reneé) of Slave Lake and Darcy of Slave Lake; one daughter, Tammy Lattery of Red Deer; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Curtis), Jason, Julene, Twyla, Ashtyn, Colton and Jared; two great-grandchildren, Justine and Caden; sisters, Anna (Bob) Sprecher of Red Deer and Louella (Dale) Bateman of Alliance; step-sister, Rowena Swahn of Coronation; sisters-in-law, Lila (Bill) Merchant of Red Deer and Linda (Scot) McLean of Reno, Nevada; brothers-in-law, Fred Brigley (Debbie) of Idaho, Gordon Brigley (Sylvia) of Red Deer and Darryl Brigley of Penhold; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. The funeral service to commemorate Dale’s life took place at the Coronation Community Centre, Coronation, Alberta on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Terry Belcourt of the Evangelical Free Church officiating. Ken Conway gave the eulogy and the obituary was read by sister-in-law Linda McLean. Linda also read a poem “One Day At A Time” from sister-in-law Lila Merchant. Jason Lattery, Dale’s grandson, shared a reading about his grandpa. Dale’s children read “Footprints” and Dale’s oldest son Terry, wrote a poem and read it in memory of his dad. Barbie and Margaret Evans played for the congregational hymn, “How Great Thou Art”. Soloists, Tracey Twa sang “Grandpa” and Darwin Matkea sang “I Know Where I Am Now”. Musical tribute, “Peace In The Valley” by Allan and Claud Zinger, Skip Slemp and Darwin Matkea. The Potluck Friends shared many readings and poems. Honorary pallbearers were “All Dale’s Family and Friends” and the “Potluck Friends.” Urn bearer was Jason Lattery. Following the funeral service family and friends remained at the Community Centre for a time of visiting and reminiscing. A beautiful lunch was prepared and served by the Federal Friendship Club and the Potluck Friends. In Dale’s honour, memorial contributions may be made to the CHC Foundation (Palliative Care Room) or to Cross Cancer Institute c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation or to a charity of the donor’s choice in care of Coronation Funeral Home, Box 35, Coronation, AB T0C 1C0. Heather Caseley of Coronation Funeral Home entrusted with the funeral arrangements. 1-888-578-2928. “Knowledge, Experience And Professionalism With A Personal Touch” Card Of Thanks We would like to extend a very special thank you to everyone who brought food, sent cards and flowers and came to visit Dale and I while he was ill. It was really appreciated. A big thank you goes to Dr. McKenzie, Dr. Tolmie and the staff at the Coronation Hospital. Thanks also to Heather and Craig at Coronation Funeral Home for the extra special things they did to help us through this difficult time. Thanks to everyone who participated and to those who attended the funeral. Thanks to the Federal Friendship Club and Potluck Group for the lovely lunch. Julia Couturier Terry, Janice & Family Calvin, Reneé & Family Tammy & Family Darcy Back to Obituary page