Dale A. Hall "went to meet his Lord" on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008, at his home in Kalispell, surrounded by his family. He was the son of Andrew and Charlotte Hall.

Dale attended schools in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1979. After graduation, he worked as a pipe fitter in different areas of the country.

He moved back to the Flathead Valley to pursue his career in carpentry, and became a well-respected builder and developer in the valley.

In 1989, he met his wife, Cinnamon, and they had three children.

Dale loved the valley and enjoyed skiing, hunting, fishing and many other outdoor activities. He was a strong family man who greatly enjoyed the time he could spend with his children.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Hall; a brother, Kevin Hall; nephew, Chris Shupert; and brother-in-law, Brian Erickson.

He is survived by his wife, Cinnamon; two sons, Isaac, 8, and Erik, 4; a daughter, Natashia, 18; his mother, Charlotte; mother- and father-in-law, Allen and Linda Erickson; siblings, Cheryl Zechin, Rod Dofelmire, Geri and Dan Shupert, Becky Armstrong, Mary Ellen Hall and Barb Villasenor; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Dale will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a very likable guy with a great sense of humor. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. today, Dec. 14, and from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the Christian Center Assembly of God Church, with the Rev. John Weaver officiating. Burial will be afterward at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family. To sign Dale's book or to leave a message for the family, please go to www.buffalohillfh.com.