Dale Patrick McClain's Obituary
Mr. Dale Patrick McClain, age 60, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 23, 1960 to Howard and Emilie (Slagter) McClain. Dale had a career in sales, first at Highland Appliance, and later in transportation. He retired from Western Michigan Teen Challenge as their Intake Director. He was a member of Central Assembly of God Church. Dale enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, camping, building, and working on projects. On June 12, 2010, Dale married the former Michele Nesbitt in Grand Haven and she survives him along with his two children, Corey (Angela) McClain and Alexa (Nick Coon) McClain and their mother, Kim McClain; two step-daughters, Samantha and Kaleigh Nesbitt; two granddaughters, Emma and Chloe; sister, Diane (Brian) Berry; brother, Timothy (Margaret) McClain; mother-in-law, Arleen Swenson; brother-in-law, Pat Meidema; and sister-in-law, Ellen McClain. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cheryl Meidema; and brother, David McClain. Cremation has taken place and his family wishes to have a Private Memorial service in his honor. You may share your condolences and sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com Memorials in Dale’s memory may be directed to Western Michigan Teen Challenge[https://www.wm-tc.com/support] and please enjoy a bowl of Hudsonville’s Triple Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream in his honor. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services.
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