Dale O. Brown of Florence, Montana passed away on January 13, 2023 at age 80. He was born in White Sulphur Springs, Montana on 5/10/1942 to Fred and Luella Brown and was one of six children.
Dale served in the Army from 1960-1963. Dale taught school, and has always been a master mechanic. He worked as a traveling mechanic machinist for Burlington Northern as well as Montana Rail Link. He was a dynamic entrepreneur and was still working his phone right up until the night before his passing.
Dale raised four children (Angela, Kenny, Kelly, Kevin and later Travis Flack). He was preceded in death by his first wife Dorothy Brown; his daughter Angela; son Kevin; his grandson Derek; his parents and several siblings.
He is survived by his sons Kelly and Kenny, several grandchildren/ great grandkids, one brother and many nephews and nieces.
He counted as family the many people who loved him in the Bitterroot Valley. Dale was an icon who will be missed by the many who knew him. Per Dale’s wishes, there will not be a service but the family appreciates all the notes and memories that have been shared. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.