Desert Lawn Funeral Home

Dale Allen Van Matre, 63, of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Dale was born in Mount Vernon, Washington on February 18, 1958; son of Clifford and Dorothy Van Matre. He attended Burlington High School and graduated in 1976. On November 7, 2002, Dale married Susan Renee Van Matre on Kapalua Beach in Kapalua, Maui, Hawaii. He adored his dogs, Princess Bella and Princess Nikki. Dale had a very strong work ethic. He worked with produce, starting with Thrifty Foods, then Charlie's Produce in Western Washington, before moving on to be the Director of Procurement at Greenleaf in San Francisco. Dale had a kind heart, infectious smile, and he loved...