Dale Owen Chandler, 75, passed away in his home surrounded by family on May 23, 2023. Dale was born to Tom and Helen Chandler in Ellensburg, WA. The family settled in Milton-Freewater, OR where Dale and his brothers, Larry and Randy attended school and helped to run the family farm. Dale pursued his bachelor's degree at the U of Oregon where he met and married his college sweetheart, Alexis Becker. After graduating, Dale and Alexis lived and worked in Eugene, OR and where their children, Ryan, Kirstin, and Sheri were born. In 1985, the family moved to Kirkland, WA where Dale managed commercial real estate functions for independent grocers for 25+ years. After nearly 40 years of marriage, Dale lost his wife to cancer.

In 2010, Dale met Ane Sorensen, and they were married in 2011. They relocated to Wenatchee, WA upon retirement. Dale enjoyed golfing, fishing, hiking, biking, and was a life-long hunter.

Dale will be remembered as a good man of great faith, one who deeply loved God, family and friends, and country. He is survived by his wife Ane Chandler, children Ryan, Kirstin (Brian Doughty), Sheri (Bryson Lane), stepsons Ryan Kneadler (Carla) and Ben Kneadler (Kristina), and ten grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at Sage Hills Church in Wenatchee on Saturday, June 17th at 1:00pm. In memory of Dale, please consider a donation to: North Central WA. Young Life (WA36), Alatheia Therapeutic Riding Center (alatheiaridingcenter.com - Dale Chandler Memorial Fund), Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.