Dale Eldon Withers

Dale was born on December 20, 1944 to Eldon and Dorothy Withers in Pendleton, Oregon.

He graduated from Pendleton High School in 1963.  He then spent 4 years in the Army National Guard.  After the guard his father trained him in the auto body trade at Oylear Howard Motors in Pendleton.  His father, Eldon, was a foreman in the body shop.  Dale learned his craft from one of the best.  He loved cars at a very early age and they were always his passion.

Dale was a very honorable and humble man and treated everyone with respect and equality. 

He started his business in his garage at his country home between Pendleton and Adams in the late 1970’s.  He later moved to Estacada, Oregon and had his business there in the early 1980’s.  He specialized in metal work and refinishing of classic older cars.  He was featured in many Hot Rod magazines and The Rodders Journal.

Dale always wanted to help other young men to have a chance in life.  Several employees whom he taught his trade, moved on to have a better life because of him.

Planet earth will definitely be an emptier place without you Dale.  You have blessed so many people.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Jean Withers.  Dale is survived by his sister, Janice McGrew; nephews, Dan Wilson and Larry Wilson; niece, Carrie Hammersla and her two daughters Lorilei and Hazel Hammersla.

There will be a Celebration of Life sometime in the spring, in Pendleton, put on by his many “Rodder” friends.