Obituary of Dale William Ojala

Dale William Ojala, 62, was born on October 7, 1952 in Hibbing, MN. He rode into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Dale faithfully served his country in the United States Navy for 15 years. He had worked for the IRS and retired after 10 years. He was employed by Adamec Harley Davidson. Dale loved God, his family and his church. He proudly served as a healing ministry prayer partner. Dale is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 43 years (of happily ever after), Pamela; son, Erik; daughter, Emilee (Dee); and grandchildren, Avonna, Amelia and Domarious. He was predeceased by his brothers, the late James (Brenda) and Bruce. He is also survived by his brother, Raymond (Phyllis); mother-in-law, Evelyn Ryan; sister-in-law, Patricia Ryan Grimes (David); nieces, Jana McCranie (John), Heather Ojala and Brandy Bush; great niece, Madeline; and great nephews, Ian and Kamren, along with a host of other loving family and friends, including his furry feline friends, Savannah and Faye, and furry canine friends, Izzy and Sasha. A celebration of Dale’s wonderful life will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Church Jacksonville, Anglican, 9917 103rd Street 32210. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Ride on Dale! “It’s a great day to be alive in heaven!” Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, is serving the family,(904) 264-1233.