The Excelsior Standard, February 2, 2024

Colin Dale

On Jan. 22, 2024, Colin Dale, 41, of Excelsior Springs passed away in Denver, Colo. Colin was born Nov. 22, 1982, in Kansas City to Deborah Lee and Larry Dale. Colin grew up in Excelsior Springs, where he began his love of sports, including baseball, football, wrestling and golf, before moving to Kansas City to attend the Pembroke Hill School. There, he enjoyed, captained and excelled in golf and wrestling, becoming a state champion and achieving many academic and athletic accomplishments.

He also attended Vanderbilt University, where he joined the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and received his bachelor’s degree.

Colin was an adventure-seeker, outdoor enthusiast, and music and animal lover. From skydiving to deep sea fishing, The Doors, and many cats and dogs in between, Colin enjoyed those experiences, lyrics and furry companions. He was looking forward to moving back to Kansas City; reuniting with old friends; enjoying time with his family, especially his nieces and nephew; continuing his education; and succeeding in his recovery.

Survivors include his dad, Larry Dale; mom, Deborah Lee-Hopkins (William and his children, Billy, Ryan and Leigh); sister, Sarah Dale (Bryan Johnson); nieces and nephew, Perry, Willa and Gentry; and aunts, uncles and cousins.

Colin was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Emma Dale; and maternal grandparents, J.B. and Gladys Lee.

Colin will be deeply missed by his family and friends.