Dale Whitlock Strother
November 23, 1956 ~ December 2, 2018
Dale Whitlock Strother, 85, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his home. He was born in Table Rock, NE, served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard, married Carolyn Jones on November 23, 1956. He retired from Coastal Derby Refining Company after 30 years. He was the father of Beth (Mrs. Jon Coen), Martha and Jay (Cynthia) and the grandfather of Matthew and Sarah Coen, Garrett and Claire Strother. Memorial Service will be at 1:30 pm, Friday, December 7, 2018, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Memorials have been established with Welsh Museum, PO Box 253, Wymore, NE 68466 and Eastminster Presbyterian Church, 1958 N. Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 67206. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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I spent many weekends as a guest in the Strother home when I was a student at Butler Co. Mr. Strothers eldest daughter, Beth, was a dear friend and as a result, Mr. and Mrs. Strother opened their home and welcomed me. Mr. Strother was kind and always willing to share a laugh. I remember being impressed that Beths father owned a MUSTANG! My sincere condolences are sent to this sweet family.
My husband Trip worked with Dale for many years at Derby/Coastal. He was such a wonderful man and friend to all who knew and loved both he and his lovely wife. Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. F.D. “Trip” & Glenda Triplitt
My husband Harlan, worked at the Refinery and always spoke highly of Dale. We all had good times together at the breakfasts and other events. Dale was a true gentleman. I am sorry for your loss.
Fair winds and following seas sailor.
“Boatswain… Standby to pipe the side… Shipmates going Ashore…”
Thank you for your service to this nation.
To the Strother family,
Found thoughts of a kind man and a good family. Thanking of you at this sad time and knowing Dale will be missed everyday.
Your friends,
Craig Bakel & Connie Clark
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I cut Dales hair for awhile and he was thought of a lot by everyone in my shop. Bill Skidmore
I am a P.E.O. friend of Beth and Marthas and know first hand the quality children that Dale and Carolyn raised. I have a cross that Dale made of nails that I cherish and always display near my past husbands photo. Hugs to the family. Sarah
Carolyn and Family – we know how difficult it is to lose a husband and father. We pray God gives you strength. Dale will be missed by many…
Our sincere condolences to you all.
Rebecca, Whitney and Taylor Smith
Carolyn, I was so sorry to hear about Dales passing. I loved all of those encounters with him at church and he always made me smile! What a sweet, gentle man of God he was. Please know that you are in my prayers at this time.
Cheryl Hennigh
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.