Dale Eldon McLing died February 16, 2024. He was born November 19, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Eldon McLing and Zoe Hoggan McLing. He lived in Lewisville, Idaho as a small child, then Rigby, Idaho as a teenager graduating from High School there. He attended University of Utah where he obtained a degree in American Literature with a minor in French. He taught Junior High French in Bountiful, Utah for a year, then he obtained a master’s degree in American Studies at the University of Utah. He later worked at the Salt Lake County Auditor’s Office, then the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office. Later in his career he worked at Merrill Lynch in Salt Lake City. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an organist for LDS Twenty- First North Ward. He loved music, literature, school, and his friends. He was a great cook and provided wonderful meals to his family and friends. He loved family history and liked to learn about his ancestors. He visited the graves of family members each Memorial Day. He also enjoyed keeping in contact with his High School friends from Rigby. He is survived by a grandson, Kevin Ruff, Denver, Colorado, a nephew, Richard Wells, Idaho Falls, Idaho, a nephew, David Wells, Pullman, Washington, and a niece, Jana Mann, Portland, Oregon, and many friends in Utah and Idaho. The grave side services will be February 28 at 11:00 AM in the Salt Like City Cemetery where he will be buried by his ancestors.
Funeral Arrangements provided by Larkin Mortuary, 260 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
So sorry to loose him. The world has lost a great person. Rest in peace Dale.
Dale and I shared many memories, caught up on any Rigby news we were aware of, and especially had some good laughs. Our many phone calls over the years meant a great deal to both of us, and always made us feel a little better. Goodbye my dear friend.
My classmate and dear friend. I will miss our conversations. Till we meet again . . .
Dale was so much fun to be around in High School. Very smart and friendly. One of the good guys.
We spoke with Dale from time to time. We always enjoyed talking with him. We both knew him from school. A classmate of Rick's and a friend to do many, he will be missed.
May God bless his family as they mourn his loss.
Sincerely,
Rick and Michelle Barber
So sorry to read of Dales passing. He was very accomplished and talented. What a good life that he lived . He had a sweet soul . Rest in sweet peace.
So sorry to loose him. The world has lost a great person. Rest in peace Dale.
Dale was a friend of mine from high school days in Rigby, Idaho, who I lost touch with when I graduated and moved away. I was pleased when we met again years later at my mother’s funeral. Since we lived in different states, we stayed connected via letters and telephone calls. Dale was very bright, witty, and kind. He was a talented writer and his letters were a joy to read. We shared many long telephone chats discussing politics, literature, and music as well as updates on friends from Rigby High School, and many laughs! Dale had a wonderful sense of humor and conversations with him were a special treat. He was deeply knowledgeable of literature and a talented organist, as well as an insightful and critical thinker. He was also open-minded and valued inclusivity, diversity, and social justice. I will always treasure the gift of his friendship. His wonderful soul has left this earth too soon.
It was so nice to have found you, as a far out relative from your ancestral family in Denmark. We had a fine and nice exchange of information and how we were connected. It was a pleasure knowing you in distance Dale
regards from us in Denmark
Was a friend to all from Rigby, I’d. Rest In Peace