Dale Junior Vaughn, 86, passed away at his home in Akron, CO on May 10, 2023, surrounded by family. On July 26, 1936, Dale was born in Brush, CO., the youngest child of Russell and Dorothy Vaughn.

As a young boy, he attended Missouri-Valley and Harrisburg School. He grew up on their farm south of Anton and was an active 4-H member. He began his career farming and custom harvesting with his family.

On July 26, 1957, he married Sandra Salley in Akron. They were married for 62 years. Their young family was blessed with the birth of their sons, Tim and Kenny and their daughter, Julie.

Dale enjoyed being involved with his children and their 4-H projects. His craftsman talents were put to use building pinewood derby cars, floats and many school projects.

After more than 30 years as a lineman and warehouseman he retired from YW Electric in 2000. He was a charter member of the Akron Elks Club and spent countless hours restoring his 1917 Model T and 1927 Model T.

His favorite role was Grandpa, and he was always ready with a joke or a riddle.

He will be dearly missed by his children, Ken (Jewel) Vaughn and Julie (Greg) Stever; grandchildren Kacie (Dan) Beck, Neil (Jessica) Vaughn, Kristine (Cory) Willoughby and Kirstee (Alex) Lyon; his great-grandchildren Baylee Beck, Zach, Logan and Brooke Vaughn, Brody and Hayden Willoughby and Piper and Poppy Lyon.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra, son, Tim, his parents, Russell and Dorothy Vaughn, brother, Bill Vaughn, infant sister Mary Alice, and his father and mother in law, Bill and Birdie Salley.

A funeral service will be held Monday, May 15, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Akron. Interment will follow at the Akron Cemetery. Donations in Dale's name can be made to the Akron FFA Department.