We are heartbroken to share the news of Dale E. Vaden's passing. He was a loving father, husband, son, brother & friend to many. Due to his sudden passing on November 16, 2025, & inability to work much prior to this tragedy because of pain & health conditions our family is facing a bit of unexpected funeral/cremation & celebration of life expenses.

Any contribution to this GoFundMe will help us honor Dale's memory & alleviate some of the financial burden on our family but mostly his mother during this tough time & holiday season. Your thoughts, prayers & support are greatly appreciated & mean the world to us, & we are most grateful.

He lived with a quiet strength, the kind that didn’t demand attention but left an impact everywhere he went. He worked hard, loved fiercely, & found joy in the simple things—family time, camping,  racing & building RC cars, riding & building bikes, attending his daughter & two bonus children’s sporting events and moments of peace. He had a calming presence, a warm smile, & a heart that cared more than he ever said out loud. 

His passing has left us heartbroken, but his life has left us full—full of memories, full of the love he gave, & full of the lessons he taught us just by being who he was. I will forever be grateful for the 18 years we had, for every laugh, every late-night talk, & every moment we shared as a family. He made us better, stronger, & more connected.

Although his time here was far too short, the imprint he made on all of us is lasting. We will honor him—not just in our grief, but in the way we continue to love, support, & show up for each other, just as he showed us to do.

May he rest in peace, wrapped in the love of the family & friends he cherished so much. And may he always know that he was loved deeply, appreciated endlessly, & missed beyond measure.

If you would like, you can also share a favorite memory or message for our family below. 

Thank you kindly & God bless!