Dale L. McCoskey

Dale McCoskey, 78, of Aztec, was called home by his heavenly Father on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at his home with family after a lengthy illness. Dale was born Dec. 11, 1932, in Salem, Ind. Dale owned McCoskey Brothers Auto Body, with his brother Jay McCoskey, for 20 years in Pasco, Wash. Dale taught Auto Body at San Juan College for 11 years until his medical retirement in 1997. He was a faithful member of the Aztec Area Church of Christ. Dale will be missed, but we realize that his pain and suffering has ended and he is waiting in Paradise for the rest of his family. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Jean McCoskey; his son, Roger McCoskey and wife, Grace; daughters, Cindy Bowman and husband, Rodney, of Prescott, Wash., and Sherry Blair; foster son, Kevin Reed of Butte, Mont.; six grandchildren, Angelia, Brent, Weston, Megan, Scott and Matthew; four great-grandchildren, Chryseis, Abrielle, Jasmine and Charlotte. Dale is entrusted to: Cope Memorial Chapel 405 S. Main Ave. Aztec, NM 87410 (505)334-9332 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes