Dale Warren Williams, 62

Dale Williams passed away in Kalispell on Nov. 11, 2011.

Dale was born a fifth generation Montanan, to Warren and Marjorie Williams. As a youth he was active in 4-H, speech and debate. He graduated from Flathead High School and went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in history under a pre-law curriculum at Ripon College, Wis.

Dale and Brenda were married May 21, 1976, and have a son, Sean, and daughter-in-law, Beth. Being a strong family man, Dale was excitedly looking forward to the arrival of his first grandchild in January.

Dale worked in the consumer finance industry from 1972 to 1986, receiving numerous state and national awards. In 1986 he went into business for himself under Williams Tax Consultants.

With a passion for history and political science and a strong love of his community, state and nation, Dale served on the Kalispell City Council from 1974 to 1978 and as a Flathead County commissioner from 1997 to 2002. As commissioner, he represented the county and state in various capacities and organized and chaired the Montana Coalition of Forest Counties. He testified before the state Legislature on many issues as well as nationally on Senate and congressional hearings.

He was known for his convictions and being a man of his word. He said what he meant and did what he said.

Dale loved the outdoors and was always up for a good hunting story. He enjoyed the woods, hunting, his dogs, family history, gardening and flowers. Dale was on the board of directors for Montanans For Multiple Use, vice chair and later chair for the National Organization to Save Flathead Lake, and life member of the National Rifle Association. He supported 4-H, Friends of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, among other organizations.

Dale is survived by his wife, Brenda; their son, Sean, and wife, Beth, of Bozeman; his parents, Warren and Marjorie, of Trego; and many other beloved family members.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 18 at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

You are invited to go to buffalohillfh.com to leave a message or sign his book.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Church of the Nazarene in Kalispell or Friends of the NRA.