Dale married his high school sweetheart, and they were blessed with a daughter, Christine Lynn. He later married again and welcomed his son, Ryan Derrick. His children were truly the delight of his soul. Although Dale carried regrets about the kind of father he had been at times, he was deeply grateful for the opportunity to make amends, rebuild relationships, and experience the joy of loving and enjoying his children.

In 1986, Dale came to a turning point in his life. Realizing that some of his choices hadn’t exactly been the wisest, he found his way back to the faith of his roots and renewed his relationship with Jesus Christ.

He embraced the truth that, although a sinner, he was saved by God’s grace and mercy. Dale knew he had rough edges, and while he never claimed to have them all smoothed out, he worked hard each day to live a life that honored God–not to earn His love, but out of gratitude for the grace he had received.

One of the greatest blessings to come from his renewed faith was meeting Kathryn. Their pastor had a vision and put them on the stewardship committee where they hit it off. September 14, 1986, was their first date and their love story never stopped. With a shared faith in Christ, a genuine friendship, and a willingness to grow and change for one another, they navigated life’s challenges together. Through it all, they built a wonderful life filled with love, laughter, tears, faith, and adventure.

Dale loved being known as “Farmer Dale” and earned his Master Gardener Certificate from Utah State University. He loved his fellow master gardeners. His garden was more than a hobby; it became a ministry that blessed many people. He loved welding and his remarkable talent for metal crafting inspired those around him.

Dale was genuine, funny, mischievous, and always was ready to tell you a joke. He loved baseball and rodeo, and he enjoyed the freedom and adventure of motorcycles and side-by-sides. He loved his country. He also dearly loved his Kaysville Bible Church family, where he found friendship, fellowship, and a shared love for the Lord.

Above all, Dale’s life was a testimony to the transforming power of God’s grace. He wasn’t a perfect man, and he would have been the first to tell you so. But he was a man who loved Jesus, loved his family, and, even while enduring hardships, kept working to become the man God called him to be. He is now with his Lord after battling many on-going health issues.

Dale is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn Lisby; his daughter, Christine Duprow (David); his son, Ryan Lisby (Anna Karina); and six beloved grandchildren: Ella, Elena, Nyah, Ryker, Asher, and Kyler. He is also survived by his brothers, Jerry Lisby, John Lisby, and Jim Lisby. Finally, he leaves behind Noodles (aka Knucklehead), his beloved tuxedo cat.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Everett Dale; his parents, Darrell and Donnie; and his sister, Linda.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a local food pantry or a charity of your choice, honoring Dale’s generous spirit and his heart for helping others.

Funeral services will be held Saturday January 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. at the Kaysville Bible Church,

181 N. Flint St., Kaysville, Utah. Family and friends may visit Friday January 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 N. Fairfield Rd., Layton, Utah.

Interment will be held at Lindquist’s Memorial Park at Layton.

Condolences may be sent to www.lindquistmortuary.com