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Gordon Maclean
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Gordon Dale MacLean, 63, of Sheridan, Wyoming was born August 4th, 1949. He peacefully passed away on August 19th, 2012. Dale, the oldest of five, loved growing up on the family ranch outside of Billings, MT.
Before finishing school, he moved to Billings where he graduated from Billings Senior High. He later graduated from Rocky Mountain College with a degree in teaching. Dale spent most of his teaching years in Washington state, where he taught middle school and coached basketball, volleyball, and baseball. He greatly influenced the lives of his students and players as he had a genuine interest in their learning and future.
Dale then moved to Sheridan and became a Landman. He loved his work and Wyoming and always made friends wherever he went. Dale was generous, kind and courteous, a real gentleman that would do anything for anyone. Dale loved to read and was extremely intelligent. He loved history, cooking for friends and family and boating. He also developed an interest in travel visiting his family in Australia.
He went on to do a round-the-world trip, going to New Zealand, Singapore, Israel and Germany. He was a loving father and grandfather.
He is survived by his two daughters; Kate Tia MacDonald and spouse; Wesley MacDonald and Kelly Elizabeth Ireland and spouse; Craig Ireland, and grandson, Kaiden Clarke Ireland. He will be greatly missed.
Cremation has already taken place at Kane Funeral Home. |
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Burial:
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend. |
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Bill Ehresman
Dale and I double dated the Jr/Sr prom. After the prom we went to his house somewhere under the rimrocks and grilled steaks for our dates and selves. I remember Dale as I knew him as a fun guy to be around. He always had a smile and was a generous person. I am sure his loved ones miss him.