Dale Joseph Bevan Sr. passed away on October 7, 2026, in Denton, Texas, according to an obituary published by Tate Mortuary on October 17, 2026. Born in Tooele, Utah, Bevan was a veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of Utah State University.
Bevan was born on February 3, 1945, to Joseph and Pearl Marie Bevan. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1963 before attending Utah State University, where he earned two degrees in 1968, majoring in Business Accounting with a minor in Economics.
He served in the United States Navy from September 11, 1967, until December 22, 1972, eventually retiring with the rank of lieutenant.
The deceased is survived by his children: Wendy Yeargain of Midland, Texas; Jeremy Bevan of Lubbock, Texas; Christy Aleksa of Yacolt, Washington; Westley of Centerville, Virginia; Trisha Rondema of Sherwood, Oregon; Keith Garcia of Oregon City, Oregon; Dale Bevan Jr. of Northlake, Texas; and Michael of Castle Rock, Colorado.
He was a grandfather to 18 grandchildren and a great-grandfather to 12 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Arona Selby and Karen Gladden. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Anita Joy Bevan and Elna Ketcherside.
Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Tate Mortuary, located at 110 S. Main Street in Tooele, Utah. The services include a viewing from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., and interment at the Tooele City Cemetery.
