J. Dale Browning

J. Dale Browning, 97 of Rigby, died Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his home. He was born August 28, 1916, in Ozone, (Bone) Idaho to James Green Browning III and Ada Poole Browning.  He was raised and attended schools in Idaho Falls.  On May 4, 1941 he married Dorothy “Vickie” Fern Mitchell in Idaho Falls; their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple June 5, 1963. She preceded him in death.   On October 20, 1979, he married Helen Mabel Mitchell in Rigby.  She preceded him in death.  Dale worked with his father dry farming, hauling hay and coal and worked with the Civilian Conservation Corps as a young man.   He also worked for Union Pacific in Ogden, Utah and for Rigby Plumbing for many years.  Dale was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He enjoyed baseball and played on a city league in Rigby; he also enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family.  He enjoyed a full and happy life.   He had a wonderful sense of humor and a ready and hearty laugh.  Dale was a totally honest and compassionate man; always thinking of others and solicitous of other peoples well being.  He loved everyone. He is survived by his children, Karen B (Jerry) Sorensen, of Idaho Falls, Mark (Jerry Lee) Browning of Homedale, Idaho, Stan (Sandra) Browning, of Pocatello step-daughters, Sandra (Kent) Spidell, of Spokane, Washington, Janet (Jim Chesak) Moore, of Rigby, sons, , step-son Gary (JoLynn) Shipley, of Rigby, 11 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 6 step great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wives, 4 sisters Ruby, Belva, Lila, and Freda, and 1 grandson. The family expresses their gratitude to Encompass Home Health. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2014, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main Street, Rigby.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., prior to services at the Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery.  Services are under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.  Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com   Fisherman's PrayerI pray that I may live to fishUntil my dying day.And when it comes to my last cast,I then most humbly pray;When in the Lord's great landing netAnd peacefully asleepThat in His mercy I be judgedBig enough to keep.