Dale Arthur Pooler Sr.

Dale Arthur Pooler Sr.,77, of Littlefield, Arizona, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born January 29, 1948 in Brockton, Massachusetts to Elizabeth Mae Burgess and James Curtis Pooler on a snowy night. 

He attended Stoughton High School, where he played football. Proudly serving in the U.S. Navy as an Airedale, he later served aboard the USS Hancock in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. During his time in the Navy, Dale was stationed in Hawaii, where he enjoyed surfing.

On September 19, 1969, he married his best friend and the love of his life, Marjorie Elizabeth Darling—who was also his best friend's sister—in an L.D.S. chapel in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Their love was later eternally sealed in the Brigham City L.D.S. Temple on May 15, 2015. They were blessed with 5 wonderful children; Ayme, Dale Jr, Jeremy, Ryan, and Melanie. 

Dale's love and passion for all things racing and automobiles lead him on a long employment journey as a mechanic and engine builder for NASCAR and other race teams. Dale later worked in various racing support industries including Calico Coatings where he retired after 15 years of service. 

He was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a counselor in the Elders Quorum and working closely with the church's missionaries.

Dale is survived by his Wife, Marjorie Pooler, of Littlefield, AZ, his children, Amye Darling of Rocky Point, NC, Dale Pooler Jr of Charlotte, NC, Jeremy Pooler and wife, Samantha, of Logan, UT, Ryan Pooler and wife, Lindsey, of Logan, UT, and Melanie Porter of Layton UT; sisters, Linda Frenette of Massachusetts, brother James Pooler and wife, Cheryl of Massachusetts, Cindy Pooler and husband, Mike of Maine, and Holly Hardiman and husband, John of Massachusetts; 13 grandchildren, Aymber Lerman, Krystele and Bobbie Stein, Jeremy Curtis Pooler Jr, Arrie Devlyn Lee Shelnutt, Ashelyn, Jazzlyn, and Levi Pooler, Sarah, Ella, Tabitha, and Leah Porter, and Ezra Pooler; and 2 great grandchildren, Bailey and Sawyer Lerman.

The Pooler family will welcome friends on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3260 Hwy 91, Littlefield, AZ, with Bishop Aaron Rappleye officiating. Interment with military honors will proceed on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11:00 am at Utah Veterans Cemetery & Memorial Park, 17111 South Camp Williams Rd, Bluffdale, UT. 

Arrangements are made under the direction of Hughes Mortuary, 1037 E. 700 S., St. George, Utah, (435) 674-5000. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hughes Mortuary in the name of Dale Pooler to assist with the finances of the services. To donate, please use the donations tab found below.