Dale Eldon Harrison

Dale Eldon Harrison was born June 10, 1937, in Exeter, Missouri to Myrtle and Robert Harrison. He was one of eight children and like most of his generation, he grew up knowing hard work on the farm. He attended school in a one room schoolhouse on Shoal Creek about a mile from his home.

In 1954 he joined the Air Force and served proudly. After the service he went to work on the Glenn Canyon Dam that formed Lake Powell and then worked as an apprentice lineman for the city of Page, Arizona. After moving back to Missouri, he worked for Paul Mueller for 33 years and was able to visit many countries by doing his job.

After retirement Dale found more time to devote to his passion for restoring vintage cars. He was very proud of the 1940 Ford truck he brought back to life as well as a 1929 Model A Ford Sedan which was featured in Street Scene Magazine.

If he wasn't remodeling his and Corrina's home, he was always fixing or building something. Dale was a true craftsman and was always looking for perfection in his work. They also liked to travel south for the winter in their motorhome and enjoy all the friends they made over the years down south.

For his 80th birthday his son Wesley helped him realize his dream of attending a St. Louis Cardinals game. Dale was an avid fan and loved to watch his team play. That was a very special day for Dale.

His love for sweets was great. He could eat a whole blueberry pie or a whole gallon of ice cream in one setting. Although his favorite treat was Corrina's raisin pie.

Dale was proceeded in death by his parents, siblings Johnny, Larry, Keith and Wanda, and stepchildren Jim and Honey. His wife Corrina, son Wesley, stepdaughters Ginger and Bobbie and siblings Darrell, Bobby and Patty survive him.

Dale left this life March 1, 2026 at the age of 88. His life was long and full of wonderful stories. The service for Dale will be Wednesday March 11, 2026 2:00 pm at Missouri Veterans Cemetery 5201 S. Southwood Road Springfield, MO.

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