Dale A Dorsey

Dale A Dorsey was born in Oakland, CA on January 20th, 1945 to Dale and Josephine Dorsey. He died on February 6th, 2022 surrounded by and in the loving arms of the people that meant the most to him, his family. Dale was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter Tiffany (Dorsey) Eliasen. He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and wife, Mary (Hall) Dorsey, his son Timothy Dorsey, his daughter Taunette (Dorsey) Dixon and her husband Kevin Dixon along with his grandchildren Walker Eliasen, Ace Eliasen, Kaino Dixon, Kalli Dixon, Kapricia Geil, Chanse Dorsey, Sadie Dorsey and his great grandchildren Colten Eliasen and Kainen Borden. Dale was proud of his Native American heritage, he attributed many of his best qualities to it, but mostly his commitment to his family, his beautiful skin and his extraordinary athleticism. Like most from his generation, Dale had an exceptional work ethic; everything he did and every sacrifice he made was for his family, the family that filled his life with joy until his last breath. He was an exceptional man, he charmed most people that met him. His loss has been felt deeply by those honored enough to have him in their lives. Dale graduated from Waldport High School where he gained lifelong friendships, especially the Mason family that became a second family to him. Shortly after high school, he married his high school sweetheart and had his first child Timothy. He had enlisted into the Military and took great pride in serving his country. He was first stationed in Ayer, MA then went overseas to Taiwan during the Vietnam War as a communications specialist. While overseas, his daughter Tiffany was born, she was 2 years old before he was able to meet her. After finishing up the last of his duty in Homestead, FL, he moved his family back to Newport to be a longshoreman and had his last child, Taunette. Shortly after moving home, he started king crab fishing in Alaska for his Father-in-Law and moved his family back and forth from their home in Newport to their home in Unalaska based on his fishing schedule. His family did this for years, his goal was always to have his family close. He spent the next 30 years as crew or the Captain of King Crab Fishing Vessels, side by side with his father-in-law Clifford Hall, brother-in-law Stephen Hall, his son Timothy, many nephews, cousins, and for a short time his daughter Taunette. Dale retired from commercial fishing when he realized he was missing too much of his grandchildren's lives; he moved back to Newport for good in the late 1990's and started a new career in construction. He was able to spend many more years doing his favorite things; camping, fishing, goldmining, hunting and most of all spending time with his friends and family. He especially loved watching his grandchildren play sports and taught them how to do so early on in all of their lives. He was at the beckon call of all his grandkids and took great pride in that. The family will be holding a small viewing at Bateman's Funeral Home on February 19th at noon with his interment to follow at 3pm. Dale's Celebration of Life will be held this summer on July 9th at Steve Hall's Alsea Property. Camping is welcome at the river, it was Dale's favorite spot. In lieu of flowers, you can send donations to Newport Fishermen's Wives with The Clifford and Dorothy Hall Scholarship Fund in the memo as there is a plan to start a scholarship in Dale's name in the future. The mailing address is PO Box 971 Newport, OR 97365.

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Dale A Dorsey

January 20, 1945 - February 6, 2022