Dale Kennedy

KENNEDY, MR. DALE New Era Mr. Dale Kennedy, age 59, died unexpectedly Thursday, June 26th after a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born May 8, 1949 to Audrey June (Fairchild) and Neil Kennedy. Dale was raised in Hesperia. He eventually moved to New Era, where he raised his family. He had been a Tool and Die maker for more than 35 years, having worked the last 13 years for Automated Industrial Motion. He also served his country for two years in the U.S. Army. Dale was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and was excellent at shooting his bow. He enjoyed riding ATV's and motorcycles.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; sons, Jason Kennedy and Chad Kennedy; step-sons, Michael Scheffler and Mark Scheffler; parents, Neil and June Kennedy; sister, Sandy (Tom) Hiddema; sisters-in-law, Judy (Roger) Herin, Paula Nemeth, and Beverly (Alan) Asp; brother-in-law, Greg (Linda) Beecham; and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Helen Beecham; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joe Kennedy.

The family will receive visitors Sunday, June 29, 5-7 P.M., at the Tate-King Funeral Home in Hart. The funeral service will be held Monday, June 30, 2008, at 1:00 P.M. from the Hesperia Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hospice of Michigan or Oceana Archery Club. You may share a memory of Dale at dalekennedy.blogspot.com or www.tatekingfuneralhome.com Tate-King Funeral Home Hart

Published in the Muskegon Chronicle on 6/28/2008.