s named Iowa Dr. of the Year by the Academy of Family Practice. He became a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practice in 1974. Also served as President of the following: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Lake City Economic Development, Stewart Memorial hospital, and chairman of the board Lake City bank. He also served as Calhoun County Medical Examiner. Chairman of Lake City Library Capital Campaign. He was also a Kiwanis Member. Long time member of Pilgrim Lutheran and Bethesda Lutheran. Those left to cherish his memory their children Janeen (Kent) Anderson, Jon (Denise) Christensen, Lisa Christensen, Larry (Trisha) Christensen. Grandchildren: Nick (Toni-Anne) daughter Hunter Anderson, Kelsey (JC) daughters Naomi, Abigail Mobley, Kirsten (Dain) daughter Nova McKeon Kara (Dan) daughter Rylan, son Jack, Gavin Jones, Casie (Jonathon) son David, daughter Karden Ostermann, Justin Christensen, Jill (Alex) daughter Araya Beach, Calvin Christensen, Grant Christensen, Brooke (Luke) daughter Cora Vonnahme, Kyle Christensen, Colby Christensen and his sister Carol Livingston. Preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, his parents, brothers Allen and Neil Christensen. Dale became interested in soil and water conservation and the benefits of trees at an early age. Those interests continued throughout his life. Hobbies included hunting, fishing, agriculture, raising Angus cattle, farming, reading and choral music. Dale loved his family, friends and community. Dales Philosophy: Persistent curiosity about the world and its inhabitants makes for an abundant life. A gathering will be 10 until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, Oct 4, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 1517 Northwestern Ave., Ames, Iowa with a 11:00 am Celebration of life memorial service. A private burial will take place at Lake City Cemetery, Lake City, Iowa. Online condolences may be directed to, www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com