Dale W. Newton

Dale W. Newton, 78, of Plainview, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 in Plainview. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 29, 2014 with Chaplain Oscar Chavez officiating. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview. A family visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Dale was born October 13, 1935 in Hamilton County, Texas to Jethro G. & Lucille Williams Newton. He grew up in Plainview, Texas and graduated from Plainview High School in 1954. He entered the U.S. Marine Corp in June after graduation. In 1956 here returned to Plainview where he met his future wife, Rondelle Carter. They were married on November 23, 1957. After graduating from Wayland, Dale farmed and three children came into their lives. In 1966 the family moved to northern Arizona. Dale completed his Masters degree at Northern Arizona University and was busy teaching and coaching Navajo children. The family grew in size with the birth of another son and the adoption of three other children. He became the Superintendent at the schools in Sanders, AZ. After 21 years Dale & Rondelle returned to Plainview and had time to spend with children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His greatest pleasure was to watch them grow, attend their sporting events, and have family gatherings. He never met a stranger; he loved life, his family, and his Lord. We will miss him and are so proud he was our husband, father, and grandfather. His is preceded in death by his parents, Jethro & Lucille Newton; his son, Gary Newton; grandson Colby Newton and brother, Jacky Newton. He is survived by his wife, Rondelle Newton of Plainview; three daughters, Debra Chandler of Plainview, TX, Dana Wong & husband Mike of Hale Center, and D’Anna Margel & husband Paul of Washington D.C; three sons, Douglas Newton & wife Mary of Hale Center, Darren Newton & wife Sharon of Shallowater, TX, and Derek Newton of Plainview, TX; seven grandchildren, Amanda Schupbach & husband Mitch, Christopher Chandler, Megan Brown & husband Marc, Danielle Duffield & husband T.J., Michelle Harre & husband Michael, Kayla Newton, and Brady Newton; and six great grandchildren, Kerstin & Kolton Schupbach, Harley Brown, Jayti & Jentri Duffield and Elly Harre. Memorials may be made to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch, PO BOX 1890, Amarillo, Texas 79174.