Dale Gandy

Dale Richard Gandy, 86, of Gower, MO passed away March 23, 2023, surrounded by his family at home.

He was born on October 22, 1936, to Calvin Kirk and Grace G. (Sines) Gandy in Rothville, MO, on the family farm where he grew up. He graduated from Northwestern High School outside of Rothville and went on to serve his country in the United States Army. 

On September 1, 1961, he was united in marriage to Joyce Lynne Morgan. After their marriage they lived in Trimble, MO, and later moved to the farm in rural Gower where they raised their family and currently reside. 

Dale retired as a mechanic in the plating shop from TWA on January 1, 1999, after 42 years of service. He enjoyed restoring old cars, attending tractor shows, playing jokes and visiting with friends. Most of all he loved being with his family and bonus family, the Herpel’s. The highlight of his life was watching his grandchildren grow and he was proud of the young adults they have become. He never knew a stranger and was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed dearly. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Kirk and Grace Gandy; brother Robert Gandy and wife Betty; sister Deloris Rock and husband Floyd; and sister-in-law Mary Gandy.

Dale is survived by his wife Joyce Gandy of the home; sons Jeff Gandy and wife Annie Wu and Jarrett Gandy and wife Heidi; grandchildren Collin Gandy and wife Camelia, Gabrielle Gandy, Amberlee Gandy and Ruby Wu; brothers Kenneth Gandy and wife Anne and Calvin Gandy and wife Ida Lee; beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

“I have had the best of everything!”~ Dale R. Gandy

Visitation: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday March 26th at the First Baptist Church of Gower.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 27th at the First Baptist Church of Gower.

Burial with Military Honors: Allen Cemetery, Gower, MO,

Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Allen Cemetery. 

 Arrangements by Hixson-Klein Home, Gower